Spotted dove
Spotted doves (Spilopelia chinensis) are elegant visitors to my terrace. They are friendly, still very watchful of my movements. They visit in pairs to have a drink or two in the birdbath provided.
It is very comforting to watch these birds. They wait on the trellis in my terrace garden, watch the other birds that make a racket at the birdbath and fly down when the din subsides and other birds fly away. They are well mannered, adding to their elegance. Never rush or chase other birds…but, wait for their turn patiently to quench their thirst! These are pictures captured on my terrace.
Spotted dove is also called the mountain dove, pearl-necked dove and lace-necked dove. These are common residents across the Indian subcontinent and in Southeast Asia. They are very common in urban areas, foraging on the ground for grass seeds, grains, fallen fruits and seeds of other plants.
Pretty doves!!
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Thank you, Mousumi!
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My pleasure 😊
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Wonderful work!
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Thank you so much, dear Anuj!!😊
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Thank you very much for sharing the beautiful photographs of the Doves.Take care.🌹🙏
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Most welcome madam.🌹🙏
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It’s nice to have friends drop by for a visit ~ thank you for sharing your photographs, Indira 😊🌹
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Thank you , Phil!
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dove s cry
coo peace to you
not a capon
nor pigeon
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These are really cute images! Great work, Indira!
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Thanks , Jyothi! 🙂
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Nice pics Indira. They have become a part of the city life now.
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Thanks, Radhika!
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Lovely images – the spots make the doves look very pretty! Their visits seem to be very enjoyable. 🙂
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Thank you, Ann!😊
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Beautiful pictures of doves ma’am!!
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Thank you, Keerthana!
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Such pretty doves, Indira! I so love your last photo!!
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Thank you, Donna!
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Love nature best….
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One good thing is …..you have a garden….and the other is ….. you have captured the guests of your garden in these beautiful pictures…….YBR
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I like these pictures of your friends🐤
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Wonderful. 🙏🏻🔷️
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Yes Indira, they’re calm and well behaved. Pretty photographs!! 💜
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Thanks, Suni! 🙂
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Wow I have never seen spotted birds, Indira though I get to see pigeons, mainas, sparrows but never seen these lovely birds. Beauty at its best. Nice photos.
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Thank you, Kamal 😊
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Always welcome Indira.
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Nature Lover
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👍😊
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Beautiful guests.. thanks for sharing..🤗🌹
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Wow… This is beautiful… And are so “cute” indeed… well captured..
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Wow, you have captured the bird so beautifully.
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Beautiful visitors on your terrace
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Thanks, Sowmya!
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Beautiful post
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Such a beautiful post. Recently, a pair of doves built a nest at my home and had two lovely babies. It’s been no longer than two weeks since they all flew away and now there’s another pair building a nest. I even held one of the babies in my hand and I can’t tell you how delightful it was. Loved this post ❤
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Thank you! 🙂
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Loved the photos, Indira🙂💕 I like doves, no doubt they are elegant, well mannered, patient and beautiful 💕
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Thank you!
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