Wow thank you, you all make me blush with such high praise . I'm always so critical of my own pictures, but I guess that's a typical "artist's" trait. Not that I consider myself an artist, but I do consider photography to be a type of art . I'm glad everyone enjoyed these, I just love watching the birds, it's so enjoyable and peaceful.

Robin I'm glad to hear about the doves! I think they raise several clutches in the warm months. I remember last year I had a young one at the feeder even later in the fall. I think they often only raise a couple at a time, so maybe that's why. I got this pic last October I think and you can tell it's not a mature dove:



Thanks again everyone, for enjoying the pictures and such wonderful comments.

Oh, and Anita my camera is an Olympus C-765. I'm very happy with it!