New youngster in the flock

[Pete Jasinski]

Today at feeding time I was honored to make the acquittance of a new youngster who joined the flock. I was so tempted to reach out the window and scoop this lil fellow up and rub that fluffy yellow head. I hope s/he decides to stay a while.

[stach_n_flash]

he looks great well feed too

[TAWhatley]

That's a gorgeous youngster, Pete, and a great photo of him/her!

Terry

[TerriB]

I can relate to your impulse. He is such a sweetie! His parents have done a good job raising him!

It occurred to me that someone not acquainted with pigeons would see that bird and think, "Adult pigeon." We see that picture, and go, "Awww, look at that cute baby! Wonder where his daddy is?"

[mr squeaks]

That youngster sure has some beautiful colors!

I sure would be interested to see another picture when he/she is an adult - IF (hopefully) he/she sticks around!!

[John_D]

Gotta love those little squeakers. He's a beauty, Pete.

John

[Trees Gray]

Great picture Pete!

I love them at that age ...so keep them coming.

Thanks for caring and feeding our ferals!

[LondonPigeon]

The feathers although not looking clean, look soft and I like the way they all connect

I also like the yellow things on the pigeons head, cute

[christina11]

Heheh its face looks so chubby and cute and it has great colours on the feathers kinda looks blue.

Great pic.

[Trees Gray]

Originally Posted by LondonPigeon

The feathers although not looking clean, look soft and I like the way they all connect

I also like the yellow things on the pigeons head, cute

Hi LP,

Actually his feathers are quite lovely and I think the dark is just different coloring. He may have some interesting lineage. His feathers are a little fluffed and ruffled as it may be a brisk cool morning.

[Lady Tarheel]

Originally Posted by TerriB

I can relate to your impulse. He is such a sweetie! His parents have done a good job raising him!

It occurred to me that someone not acquainted with pigeons would see that bird and think, "Adult pigeon." We see that picture, and go, "Awww, look at that cute baby! Wonder where his daddy is?"

Terri, I thought the same thing. He looks so mature except for the fuzz. What a sweetie pie. Unusual coloring too - reminds me of aged copper.

Great photo.

[Symbro]

that is an interesting brozing on his wings... do other birds in his flock have the same bronzing? if so take some more pictures.

[Garye]

He sure is plump. I don't think I've ever come across babies so plump like that one. Mostly they're on the thin side, though Bronson has plumped herself up a bit since hanging with the ferals and she's not even as young as that one, I'm sure.

Today was a warm day and they've started "boating" on the ground. I suppose your flock is doing the same.

[Pete Jasinski]

My new lil friend didn't show up today but I did have a younin' filled day. A cute little mourning dove stopped by along with an adorable family of sparrows. It looks like spring has sprung an all the babies are out and about. That sweet "little" pidgie baby is huge! He was larger then a lot of the adults that were present at the time. I have one other pidge that had some sort of brown/red/bronze but nothing that matched his coloring but I'll put a pic anyway.

[John_D]

They're super pics, Pete - but that sparrow family really takes the biscuit (or the seed!)

John