I hadn’t planned on posting today. But as I was outside this morning messing with my new camera, I came across an incredible sight: two mourning doves loving each other. The pair were perched in a tree at the far end of the yard and spent several minutes bonding: preening one another, cuddling, biting, and even kissing. They absolutely stole my heart, and I felt these images were too good not to share.
I hope you’re all enjoying the holidays (or at least making the best of them).
The Used Life 
14 responses to “Mourning Doves in Love”
Lovely!!
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Thank you, Olga!
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I am so glad you shared. Your photos are gorgeous! I love the sound mourning doves make.
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Thank you! I’m happy you like the photos. There’s a flock of about 12-20 doves that have been coming to the feeder everyday for months, and now that the trees are bare I can see them all lined up on the branches in that corner of the yard. They seem to hang out up there quite a bit. These two were precious this morning, and they do have a beautiful, soothing call.
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Wow! That is amazing and a sight to behold, I imagine. I have been enjoying the quail families visiting our yard.
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Quail are very pretty. I’ll bet the families are fun to watch.
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They are quite entertaining. The babies are adorable!
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I’ll bet! 😊
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So beautiful…thank you for sharing such lovely photos.
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Thank you, my friend. I’m happy you enjoyed the photos.
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My dad and I really enjoyed these images! I save one of them for my wallpaper background 😍 thank you for sharing !
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My pleasure! I’m happy you and your dad enjoyed the photos.
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Wonderful!
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Thanks, Bob! It was a really special sight.
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