pistols at dawn

Yesterday I commented that I never take photos of birds. So here is my first attempt.

This is Mr Wood-Pigeon. He is so funny. He lands in our garden when I am drinking my morning coffee and struts around trying to work out how he can get to the fat candle which hangs in our olive tree for the smaller birds. Then he sits on the top of the swing... no idea why.... he must be trying to get my attention...

He is so timid though, and every time he glimpses a movement he flies away terrified. Especially if a camera is involved :(

Today he was sat there... staring at me. Quite bold. I took lots of photos of him. Then out of nowhere a magpie appeared.

The look of horror on his face was hilarious. But brave Mr Wood-Pigeon held his own and when the magpie flapped his wings menacingly.... he glared at him. The magpie flew away....

Hooray for Mr Wood-Pigeon!