Monday 12 December 2022

The Birds next door!

 It's raining today Sunday but it's only a little rain which I declare is finished now.   Whilst eating Sunday's lunch out the window I noticed 2 birds sitting on the next door's children's playhouse, so I ventured outside with the camera and from underneath the eaves of our house I took these few shots - actually it was 26 photos but I'm rather happy with what I captured seeing as I wasn't using my tripod!

Monday week we are off on over a months holiday down south of the Island for Christmas, New Year and beyond.  I trust there will be new photos of places, things and objects I will bring back with me to show you.

UPDATE ON DOVES
Those doves are Spotted Doves, 
Scientific Name: Streptopelia chinesis
The Spotted Dove is Native to Eastern Australia. Introduced into Australia mid 1800's to the early 1900's.




72 comments:

  1. Fluffy birds! I would say they are ready for winter, but you guys are in summer now, right?

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    1. Yes we are in summer, The reason they look extra fluffy is because of the small amount of rain, they got a bit wet.

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  2. Very good captures!
    Have a wonderful and happy Holidays!

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  3. Lovely birds ...its a rainy Sunday here too

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    1. Oh is it, and it's raining again today mostly this afternoon, a good steady rain which we need.

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  4. Nice captures of the pretty birds. Have a wonderful holiday season.

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  5. Hello Margaret. It was rainy in my city today. :)
    You photographed the birds very well. I like them so much. :)
    Happy Holidays. :)

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  6. Fantastic dove, so well photos. Is that a Peaceful dove?

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    1. Thanks Angie. They are Spotted Doves, have updated my page :)

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    1. Thank you Maria, and as you know birds are not always easy to capture.

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  9. They are great additions to the neighborhood! So good to have birds visiting around you. Good vibes

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    1. We have a few birds come and visit in our area, sometimes the red breasted robin comes haven't seen any this year.

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  10. Such sweet little birds! Wishing you safe and happy holiday travels!

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  11. Can you declare weather for other people? 22, sunny with a light breeze please. Thanks very much. The bird photos are sweet.

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    1. Thank Andrew. A good temperature is 22 to 23 degC, with a breeze that's not too cool.

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  12. Las fotos te quedaron preciosas. Espero que lo pases muy bien y tengas una bonita navidad.

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  13. Two birds are happy as the rain has finished. I think they came to the place to watch children playing joyfully.

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  14. Great captures of the birds. Happy holidays. Looking forward to photos of places you are visiting.

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  15. Beautiful pictures of these pigeons.
    Greetings Irma

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  16. I love it when the doves are back here--- and I'm always surprised by how their calls carry so far.

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    1. Yes their calls carry a long way, we can hear them at home here from some distance away, we are on a hill and they the doves are often making their call in the gully below.

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  17. Nice shots, I like it. Many Thanks.
    We got snow, and now the forest birds are coming to the bird feeder too. It is wonderful to watch them... I feed them diligently.
    Advent hug to you. Viola

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    1. That is lovely of you to feed the birds, we don't have to do that in our winter :) we of course can if we wish but the birds still have food in our winter.
      Snow, oh gosh :) and thanks.

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  18. Love the photos! Well done!
    Have a safe journey and be safe!
    hughugs
    Donna

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  19. I am sure they enjoyed their bath. Happy travels.

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    1. Thanks David, yes they seemed to enjoy the light rain and after.

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  20. Hello Margaret,
    Funny pictures.
    Very nice these visitors on the children's house next door.

    Greetings, Marco

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    1. Well the roof of the playhouse is stable where as the next door neighbours clothesline was twirling around.

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  21. Buscan un lugar seguro donde refugiarse, tienen todas sus plumas mojadas.
    Que tengas unas buenas vacaciones.
    Besos.

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    1. They indeed do, they are sweet there on top of the next door play house.

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  22. Beautiful captures of the birds. Margaret.

    Hugs and blessings 💐

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    1. I hope you are having a wonderful time on your trip south Margaret. Looking forward to seeing photos on your return. Happy New Year!

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  24. Lovely photographs.
    Wishing you happy holidays.

    All the best Jan

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  25. Ciao Margharet un augurio per le prossime festività, un abbraccio a te e famiglia, Angelo.

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  26. Que bonitas fotografias, espero disfrutes mucho de ese viaje de un mes de duracion ,seguro haras fotografias muy bonitas, saludos.

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  27. Beautiful photos of the pigeons, they have always been taken as a symbol of peace, hopefully with them it will reach everyone.
    My best wishes for happiness on these dates for you and your loved ones.
    Best regards.

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  28. Grandes capturas.
    Buenas vacaciones Margaret. Te deseo unas buenas fiestas y un gran año 2023
    Feliz Navidad.
    Un abrazo.

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  29. Margaret, to You and to your loved ones, I wish Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, full of health, joy and love.
    Greetings

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  30. Nice pictures!wish for you a Happy Christmas time:)))

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  31. They look so happy! Really good job. Merry Christmas to you dear friend. Happy and healthy 2023. Greetings.

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  32. Nice photo's. Looks like the birds are trying to stay warm with fluffy up their feathers so much. Yeah for you getting away for a month to some place warmer. We will be doing the same soon. Hubby has the abiltiy to work from anywhere, so he will work a few days, take a few days off etc. This will be the first time for us to be away for 3 months and I am sooooooooooo looking forward to it. Safe travels, and Happy New Year.

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  33. They are cute and look like they belong there.

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  34. Happy holidays my dear friend Margaret!
    Sorry for being so late to read your lovely posts. Was captivated by business due to our family trip in Karachi for one month which is ending tomorrow as our eldest son is returning to London.
    Thank you for spectacular shots .doves are gorgeous and beautifully captured. Merry Christmas to you and loved ones!

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  35. Auguri di buon anno nuovo di pace speranza e serenità. Un abbraccio cara Margharet a presto Angelo.

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  36. Hello Margaret. Happy New Year 2023, to you, your loved ones, may joy and happiness accompany you for the coming days of the new year. Good luck and success :)

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  37. Hope you had a Happy Christmas and New Year!
    Love the photos!!
    hughugs
    Donna

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  38. What beautiful birds! I love animals and nature is amazing :) wonderful pictures!
    Greetings from Poland!

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  39. Just dropping best wishes dear Margaret

    Hope you are enjoying your time with your family and lovely weather.
    Hugs and blessings

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