Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) Bathing at waters edge, eyes closed. Lancashire, UK | Glenn Upton-Fletcher Wildlife Photography

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) Bathing at waters edge_UFP5177RM.tiff

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Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) Bathing at waters edge. An expression of enjoyment on it's face. A bit like us when confronted with water, the reaction to closing the eyes to protect them. As with all birds feathers need to be kept in top condition to aid flight and protection. Bathing regularly is part of the birds strategy in keeping feathers in top condition.

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Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) Bathing at waters edge. Lancashire, UK
Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) Bathing at waters edge. An expression of enjoyment on it's face. A bit like us when confronted with water, the reaction to closing the eyes to protect them. As with all birds feathers need to be kept in top condition to aid flight and protection. Bathing regularly is part of the birds strategy in keeping feathers in top condition.

Filename:	Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) Bathing at waters edge_UFP5177RM.tiff
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Date:	12 May 2010
Location:	Blackpool Lancashire, North West UK
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Copyright:	©2010 Glenn Upton-Fletcher
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