The Living Forest (103) : Wood Pigeon
The Wood Pigeon is the largest pigeon in Europe and lives mostly in the forest.
In winter however, this bird is often leaving the forest in search of food.
Did you know that its feathers weigh more than its skeleton ?
Dutch name : Houtduif
German name : Ringeltaube
Latin name : Columba palumbus
(shot was taken under soft drizzle)
willy ombret 7. März 2010, 8:45
superbecompliments
willy ombret
Gunther Hasler 2. März 2010, 10:25
A very intersting bird that I have never seen before! Fine detail and light!LG Gunther
Inez Correia Marques 27. Februar 2010, 20:48
Great pov, withaq wonderful sharpness.He is so content, it seems . Lovely light Mark
Ciao
i
Pascal Viyer 26. Februar 2010, 2:54
Nice wood pigeon, great explain tooamitié
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Angelika El. 26. Februar 2010, 1:11
Eine ganz wunderbare Aufnahme - Du zeigst die Farben und die Schönheit dieser Taube in einer klasse Aufnahme!!!
LG!
Angelika
Deryck 25. Februar 2010, 20:25
I have never heard of this pigeon. Interesting formationDeryck
Josef Kainz 25. Februar 2010, 19:40
Klasse erwischt schöne Aufnahmelg. josef
CsomorLászló 25. Februar 2010, 19:16
Fine details !bw
CsL
Reinhard... 25. Februar 2010, 18:31
what a big one, well done under such conditions...Cheers
Reinhard
A. Lötscher -Bergjäger- 25. Februar 2010, 17:36
Super hast du die Ringeltaube erwischt!!LG Bergjäger
Vitória Castelo Santos 25. Februar 2010, 17:29
Sehr schönes Foto gefällt mir sehr gut.lg Vitoria
Andrea Sagawe 25. Februar 2010, 16:59
Always again a pleasure to read your informations about flora and fauna of our world.andrea
Anca Silvia B. 25. Februar 2010, 16:35
love it..nice info...hugs,ancas. sabine krause 25. Februar 2010, 15:29
actually, these members of the "living forest" have taken over our garden. they hatched their chicks in the maple tree in our backyard last year, and they come to our bird feeder now, too. one of them even lands on my outside windowsill sometimes looking in on me while i'm sitting at the computer! actually whenever he does that he's giving me the exact same look as in your beautiful shot – interested and a little surprised! greetings, sabine.Angelika Ritter 25. Februar 2010, 10:17
wow..well done.the sharpness is fantastic.
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bw angie