This individual was one of three Collared Doves to come into the feeders today. I've always found them to be handsome birds. The pale blue and light brown livery is stunning. Their distinctive (and long-lasting) cooing – which some find intensely annoying – has them down as one of our noisiest garden birds. I say coo away – they pair for life and use the call to warn of predators and other birds straying into their territory.
Canon 5dMk III, Canon 400mm prime lens, f/8, 1/640th sec, ISO 800
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