Spotted dove keeps watch - a photo on Flickriver

            Spotted doves (Streptopelia chinensis) are very cautious birds, they sit on the roofs around my home and watch until they're very sure it's safe, before they come down to feed.  On this particular day, with a storm brewing, the Dove was at greater risk from lightening than from other birds.

The Spotted Dove is native to eastern Asia. It was introduced into Australia in the mid-1800s and early 1900s and quickly became established. It is now a common sight throughout eastern Australia, and around the major towns and cities in southern and south-western Australia.  

Spotted Doves feed on grains, seeds and scraps. The birds are seen alone or in small flocks, feeding mostly on the ground. Some seeds may be taken in trees and bushes, and birds often enter animal houses, such as chicken coops, to feed on the commercial food.

Taken on: June 2, 2021

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, f/8.0, 1/400 sec, 500mm, ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens:	150-500mm
Aperture:	f/8.0
Exposure Time:	0.003 sec (1/400)
Focal Length:	500mm
ISO:	200
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Not Defined
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop 22.5 (Windows)
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