Mourning Dove

This dove perched on a branch for hours while it was raining out. They are slow to notice approaching threats, I always have to open the door and yell to them to get moving before I put the dogs out. They never seem to hear us coming when they are in the gardens eating the flower seeds. These birds like to eat waste grains. They are prey for cats, hawks, squirrels and of course hunters. Such a shame to hunt a beautiful bird like this. Taking pictures through my window will not be as clear as I would like, but better than hiding behind a bush and freezing waiting for a good shot.