I then relocated it by accident about an hour later. This time I used the camera to enhance my memories of a stunning bird that travels a long way to get here.
Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you
Sunday, 25 May 2014
Turtle Dove - Holme Norfolk Widlife Trust
Shocked and amazed are words that spring to mind after I discovered a bird I've been dreaming about finding recently. Initially I was happy enough to find a Cuckoo calling and showing itself really well. Then a small dove popped up and I did think it was a small Collard Dove until I got the binoculars on it and could quite clearly see it was a Turtle Dove. I nearly shouted out, but there was no one around (it was early) and I'd have scared the bird. I was watching it for so long through the bins, that it took off before I could even think about lifting the camera. Never mind I thought. Lifers are worth just admiring and learning about them and their behaviour.
I then relocated it by accident about an hour later. This time I used the camera to enhance my memories of a stunning bird that travels a long way to get here.
I then relocated it by accident about an hour later. This time I used the camera to enhance my memories of a stunning bird that travels a long way to get here.
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OMW that turtle dove occurs across the north/central part of Africa, from west to east. I will be sure to look out for it. You certainly managed to capture it well and I enjoyed sharing this sighting with you. Greetings from Jo (Tanzania, East Africa) PS which cuckoo called and you also spotted?
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!! Boom, Bobbi and Gary.
ReplyDeleteOh so glad you found what you wishing to find ~ Turtledoves ~ gorgeous photos for OWT ~ xoxo
ReplyDeleteartmusedog and carol ~ (A Creative Harbor)
Pretty colors on this Turtle dove. Congrats on your sighting!
ReplyDeleteGreat bird, I know them from Africa but at my home area it is very rare.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots.
ReplyDeleteWow! Wonderful find and it was great it turned up a second time enabling you to get these great shots of it. I particularly like the 2nd shot of its back
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird - well captured
ReplyDeleteNice find. I haven't seen or heard one in Surrey for some years.
ReplyDeleteI love the excitement of spotting a new bird! It's even better when you get great shots, and these are terrific!
ReplyDeletewhat a BEAUTY!
ReplyDeleteWow! He's absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh so softly beautiful! Hard to keep from shouting in joy I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! It's a very pretty dove.
ReplyDeleteThanks for featuring this bird. Apparently we had a flock of these wild birds years ago in Tucson, AZ. Really nice birds.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots of this beautiful dove!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the dove. Nice patterns.
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