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Dove and Stone

In the mornings, when I open the back door to let my dog Charlie out, a dozen or more mourning doves (Zenaida macroura) — along with various other birds — scatter from the ground and lift into the trees. They’re always out there ahead of me, quietly foraging until the door swings open and Charlie trots into their world.

This particular dove was poking through the grass near a white stone, pausing just long enough for me to catch the moment.

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"A mourning dove stands quietly in the grass, its small body angled toward you as if it has just paused mid‑step. The bird’s plumage is soft and earthy — warm tan along the chest with a faint pinkish glow, shifting to gentle blue‑gray on the wings. Scattered black spots dot those wings like delicate ink marks. Its long, tapered tail rests lightly behind it, giving the dove that unmistakable streamlined shape.

The dove’s dark eyes are round and glossy, full of that calm, watchful stillness these birds always seem to carry. Just in front of it sits a white stone, smooth and pale against the green grass. The contrast makes the dove appear even more delicate, as though it has wandered up to inspect this quiet landmark in its little world.

The background softens into blurred greens, letting the dove stand forward in crisp detail — a small, peaceful moment captured in the middle of an ordinary patch of yard." - Microsoft Copilot

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@Swede1952@universeodon.com they have such beautiful sounds, too. This is beautiful.

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Beautiful!

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