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Feb 27, 2017 19:04 |  #1

For a little dude, these guys are fierce hunters. This dove didn't last 10 seconds after being ambushed.:-)

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Feb 27, 2017 19:13 |  #2

Great shots! Well done Terry.


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Feb 27, 2017 19:38 |  #3

Wow! Very nicely captured


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Feb 27, 2017 19:46 |  #4

Very cool. I could sure use a couple around here. We've got a bunch of collared doves that drive all the small birds away from the feeders.


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Feb 27, 2017 20:23 |  #5

Excellent shots. Well done.


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Feb 27, 2017 20:51 |  #6

Sharp captures Terry.


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Feb 27, 2017 21:10 |  #7

Cute little guy! Did you try a version with some detail in the snow?


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Feb 27, 2017 21:41 as a reply to  @ PhotosGuy's post |  #8

Great shots, quite a kill for a bird that small-about as significant as an eagle taking down a big goose.




  
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Feb 28, 2017 02:46 |  #9

Well done Terry.


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Feb 28, 2017 03:46 |  #10

That is a small Owl, nice photo's.




  
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Feb 28, 2017 04:45 |  #11

Excellent shots Terry.


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Feb 28, 2017 09:41 |  #12

docg wrote in post #18287201 (external link)
Great shots! Well done Terry.

Thanks docgߙ


Snydremark wrote in post #18287224 (external link)
Wow! Very nicely captured

Thank you Eric for your nice comment.°ߙ


Mel-S wrote in post #18287232 (external link)
Very cool. I could sure use a couple around here. We've got a bunch of collared doves that drive all the small birds away from the feeders.

Thanks Mel. The collard doves never showed back here this year.°ߙ


CDMOOSE wrote in post #18287253 (external link)
Excellent shots. Well done.

Thank you Al.°ߙ


Grizz1 wrote in post #18287280 (external link)
Sharp captures Terry.

Thanks Steve. Would have liked to have had a little light to photograph him in.°ߙ


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Feb 28, 2017 09:49 |  #13

PhotosGuy wrote in post #18287297 (external link)
Cute little guy! Did you try a version with some detail in the snow?

I have not tried that yet Frank. Been way to busy shoveling but will be giving it a try.ߙ


Shackleton wrote in post #18287312 (external link)
Great shots, quite a kill for a bird that small-about as significant as an eagle taking down a big goose.

Thank you. Yes, I believe these little guys are quite skilled at surviving.°ߙ


Red Dexs wrote in post #18287468 (external link)
Well done Terry.

Thank you Red.°ߙ


dm1215al wrote in post #18287489 (external link)
That is a small Owl, nice photo's.

Thank you Dm°ߙ


Will in Tejas wrote in post #18287512 (external link)
Excellent shots Terry.

Thanks for your comment Will.°ߙ


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Feb 28, 2017 12:45 |  #14

Fantastic photos!


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Feb 28, 2017 18:40 |  #15

Incredible find and captures.

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