{"id":131019,"date":"2024-07-22T02:41:26","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T07:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=131019"},"modified":"2024-07-22T03:42:42","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T08:42:42","slug":"inca-dove-lifer-in-arkansas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2024\/07\/22\/inca-dove-lifer-in-arkansas\/","title":{"rendered":"Inca Dove Lifer In Arkansas"},"content":{"rendered":"

I was thrilled two days ago to photograph my lifer Inca Dove in the yard of my friend and talented photographer, Steve Creek<\/span><\/a>, in Arkansas. I was beyond excited.<\/p>\n

\"AdultAdult Inca Dove in Arkansas \u2013 Canon R7, f8, 1\/500, ISO 1250, -0.3 EV, Canon 100-500mm at 500mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

The dove flew in while I was sitting on Steve’s deck by myself. When the Inca Dove flew in, at first I thought I was seeing a tinier-than-normal Northern Mockingbird.<\/p>\n

Then my brain caught up with my eyes, and I drew in a deep breath. I had been waiting to see this dove species, and there it was!<\/p>\n

The dove lifted off from under the feeder and flew a few feet toward a stand of pine trees. I quickly took a few photos, poked my head into the door of Steve’s house, and told him that there was an Inca Dove in his yard.<\/p>\n

Then I stepped back outside to take a few more images before the bird flew behind some of the pines.<\/p>\n

Do I wish the Inca Dove had been closer? That the scaly dove had stayed longer? That I had gotten better images of this beautiful member of the dove family?<\/p>\n

My answer would be a resounding “yes” to all of those questions. Of course, I’d want more time, closer photos, and better images. What bird photographer worth her salt wouldn’t want that?<\/p>\n

I’ll keep looking for more opportunities with Inca Doves. I’ve memorized the call<\/span><\/a> of this species. I’m super excited about the possibilities.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see my pigeon and doves photo gallery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I was thrilled two days ago to photograph my lifer Inca Dove in the yard of my friend and talented photographer, Steve Creek, in Arkansas. 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