Sunday, February 22, 2015

Nature Notes and Our World Tuesday: mid to late February

I think it's amazing how different the mourning doves look in the sunshine and in the overcast cold weather.

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 All birds are like this but somehow looking through my shots at the dove puffed out in the cold and relaxed in the sun, the differences struck me in particular.

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 Wednesday some of the ice and sleet had melted from Monday night's storm when a fast snow shower ripped through in early evening to coat everything before the temperatures took a nose dive.

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 The rufous sided towhee (female) had a mouth full below.

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 I saw a lot of doves on my deck this past week.

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 The female cardinal also got caught with her mouth full.

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 Male cardinals are winter's bright flowers.

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 Next to the sparrow the female cardinal looks rather colorful although they look muted next to male cardinals.

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24 comments:

  1. ElaFebruary 22, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    Nice to visit your blog !
    Your photos are always wonderful !
    Greetings

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  2. NonnieFebruary 22, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    wow, I didn't know that a female bird could be so beautiful! a lovely series, Carver!

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  3. RamblingWoods2.comFebruary 22, 2015 at 11:47 PM

    You're right. They really do look so different. But I think your doves are happier right now.... Michelle

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  4. Donna@Gardens Eye ViewFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    I love when the birds puff up but I know they are cold...wonderful shots.

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  5. Penelope NotesFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    I have never seen a dove so cute and chubby. It must be a method to keep warm in freezing weather. The house scene in the distance looks picture-perfect for a postcard.

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  6. carol l mckFebruary 23, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    Gorgeous photography of nature's gems ~ the dove puffed out is amazing!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  7. LeaFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    Wonderful bird photos, especially the doves!

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  8. RajeshFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    Great shots of beautiful birds.

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  9. EG CameraGirlFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:20 PM

    Wow! That dove is very puffed up!!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    What colourful and gorgeous birds!

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  11. IndraniFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:31 AM

    You have captured your lovely visitors so well.

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  12. IngridFebruary 24, 2015 at 3:26 AM

    Beautiful photos ! Yes, because of the cold, they all look very round !

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  13. Hootin AnniFebruary 24, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    I like how you referenced the cardinal as winter's flower!!!

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  14. eileeninmdFebruary 24, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    Hello Carver, the puffy dove is pretty and I love the Towhee. Pretty bird! The weather has been frightful, very cold here today.. Have a happy day!

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  15. KarenFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    Wonderful captures Carver. That's a handsome towhee!

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  16. fredamansFebruary 24, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    That puffed up Dove looks so fat compared to the others... lol

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  17. betty-NZFebruary 24, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    It's fun to see them all poofey and to know it helps against the cold. Great shots.

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  18. Judy February 24, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    Great photos as always Carver.

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  19. BarbFebruary 24, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    That dove looks like it's about to explode! I like your snowy scenes.

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  20. IndraniFebruary 24, 2015 at 11:53 PM

    All "WOW" captures!
    Great series!

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  21. Fun60February 25, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    The dove has a beauty all of its own.

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  22. DeniseinVAFebruary 25, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    This is a lovely collection of photos Carver. I do enjoy hearing the doves and think they are such a pretty bird. You have a very nice series of birds here.

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  23. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 25, 2015 at 8:25 PM

    Mrs Cardinal is every bit as pretty as her colorful mate in my opinion! Gosh the mourning doves even puff up here in Florida on cool mornings.... They do look different when they do that.

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  24. FlorenceMarch 4, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    Always love to see the beautiful cardinals. Your puffed dove looks so soft in the light.

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