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Who would think this sweet-faced mourning dove deserves to be called a "mean girl"?! For sure, I didn't know until recently. They have been visiting the yard for a while--since I started scattering feed for the ground foragers. A lot visited, but they were very calm and non-aggressive.
Then last week, in preparations for the ice, snow and bitter temps we're experiencing right now, I set up this platform feeder and supplied it with some bird delites like peanuts and nutty suet. Wow! what a bunch of bullies--especially when a half dozen tried to crowd on the feeder at one time. Lots of pecking and wing flapping going on. So far, they've managed to intimidate a lot of the birds--and squirrels. That is except for the tufted titmouse and blue jay. Both of them can stand up to the mean girls! In the meantime, I'm cancelling the post titled "Peace Conference" that was planning. . .
Linking to: Wild Bird Wednesday .
11 comments:
Great photos and I see a whole lot of aggression in my yard when birds try to monopolize food sources. Also - Spotted Turtle Doves (an introduced species) seem to have entirely displaced the Crested Pigeons.
The Doves to seem to take over. I think their population has grown. They are pretty birds! Love the mosaic! Have a happy week!
Fun post Faye!
My mean girls fuss with each other. I had one today sitting right on the middle of a small feeder - guess she was full and didn't want anyone else to grab a bite. The Blue Jays chase them away though.
Nice you've gotten into the bird watching. :)
Great shots! The doves here don't really cause much trouble. They peck around on the ground and usually mind their business.
A great collage! The Doves in my yard actually fly to the hanging feeders and monopolize them!
Beautiful shots of the pretty doves.
Survival of the fittest!!!
Here, it's the Blue jays that are mean???our Doves co-exist with the little ones and squirrels...:)JP
HI Faye Isupppose that is life in nature. My Doves are lovely and gentle.
Never get between a dove and a free feed!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
I can´t help but smile. The story and images is quite amusing. :)
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