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Turtle Dove
benneofelis

Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur)

Whilst casually surveying the garden for the usual suspects, this dropped in on the lawn and caused mass panic whilst grabbing the cameras
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Habitat
garden
Scientific name
Streptopelia turtur
Equipment used
Nikon D4
delia todd
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Gosh!!! How lucky were you benneofelis. I can understand the panic LOL.

It's years since i've managed to see one of these guys. Thanks for sharing this lovely picture.
 
Swampy Sam
So that's what a turtle dove looks like. Great shot! I do believe we all understand the panic! The eagles come off the cell phone tower a quarter of a mile away flying towards my house,my heart was pounding out of my chest. Happy hunting.:t:
 
Kits
What excitement! And what a great shot you got!
 

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