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Eurasian Collared Dove
Stanley Jones

Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto)

Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto subs. decaocto) Photographed around Lake Texana, east of Edna, Jackson County, Texas, USA. Gulf Prairies and Marshes Vegetational Area at ca. 14.6 m (48 ft) elevation. Lake margin with open disturbed coastal prairie and coastal woods.

Today will be my last post for the next few weeks. My wife and I are heading to northern Peru for a birding adventure. I will be back on line when I get back. Cheers!
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Habitat
Gulf Prairies and Marshes Vegetational Area at ca. 14.6 m (48 ft) elevation. Lake margin with open disturbed coastal prairie and coastal woods.
Location
Lake Texana, east of Edna, Jackson County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
September 2013
Scientific name
Streptopelia decaocto
Equipment used
Canon EOS 7D with a Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM, ISO 320, shutter speed 1/320 with flash, f/7.1.
Doc Duck
Very pretty! Sweet expression, loads of detail, and the perch gives an excellent graphic structure to the shot |=)|
 
delia todd
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Have a lovely time the both of you Stanley. Thanks for leaving us with this lovely picture of 'our' dove, to enjoy.
 
The Bosun
3 top captures (again) Stanley. Not sure if you will read this before you depart, butgood luck with your Peruvian adventure. We will wait with bated breath for the surprises you will bring to us upon your return. Travel safe, my friend.
 
kim
Nice one Stanley and have a great time and come back safely.
 
jbpixels
Ooohh you lucky ones. Great adventure and fantastic holidays for both of you. Lovely capture.
 

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