Swimming dove

The doves come to my garden for a drink almost every day. 
However when it is warm, they love to have a bath as well.

There is one special dove who sometimes wants to swim too!
Today was the day. 
He let himself fall into the water and YES! 
He swam to the other side of the pond. It's do deep to stand, but he has learned swimming. 
Not all doves do that. But this one is very special. 
It's a lovely sight.

 

Dove

 Dove trying to take a bath...The first too big, the second too small...

Dove bathing/swimming

 This wood pigeon really likes the water. On purpose he drops himself into the water, not afraid at all!

It's really a show going on. So much fun to watch!

Turtle dove

 Turtle doves have such an elegance when they go for a bath...

Dove bathing

 Dove is taking his summer bath. He is really enjoying it!

Stirring the waters

 The dove is stirring the waters. 

I love his looks when he is done.

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Dove

Dove is having a relaxed time, after his bath.
 

Dove

 It's so nice to see what is the dove's intention. 

Dove drinking

 Dove drinking water. He is making beautiful splashes while he drinks.

dove

 Turtle dove looking for...

Dove having a good bath

  

   

                                         

This is so much fun to watch!