Woodpigeons

One of the more common visitors to my set up this year has actually become a bit of a pest. Whilst I am happy to photograph any wild birds, Woodpigeons are not that high on my list of target species. This year, two pairs have taken up residence in our garden. And they take great delight in eating the food I have put out, primarily for the other birds.

They are, of course, a lot larger than other garden birds. This is where the 100-400mm zoom lens really comes into its own, allowing both close up images and full portraits.

WoodpigeonPrivate Location, Grantham, Lincolnshire

WoodpigeonPrivate Location, Grantham, Lincolnshire

WoodpigeonPrivate Location, Grantham, Lincolnshire WoodpigeonPrivate Location, Grantham, Lincolnshire

WoodpigeonPrivate Location, Grantham, Lincolnshire

WoodpigeonPrivate Location, Grantham, Lincolnshire WoodpigeonPrivate Location, Grantham, Lincolnshire

WoodpigeonPrivate Location, Grantham, Lincolnshire WoodpigeonPrivate Location, Grantham, Lincolnshire

WoodpigeonPrivate Location, Grantham, Lincolnshire

I was even able to get some action shots!!

WoodpigeonPrivate Location, Grantham, Lincolnshire

WoodpigeonPrivate Location, Grantham, Lincolnshire

For more images of these birds please see the Doves and Pigeons gallery here.