Swimming dove 2

 This was the same day, as on yesterdays post, only a few minutes later. 

I saw him doing this tree times in a row. The first time I was not able to capture. 
But knowing this was gone be fun, I quickly grabbed my camera.

On purpose the dove jumped into the water. It was not accidentally that he fell in. It's hilarious to see how he gets to the other side.

He swam with only a few wing-beats through the water to cross. 

I really love watching this. I hope you too!

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 dive

 The doves are having a great time.

Plunging into the water to get really wet.

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!

Dove bathing in deep waters

Today was a delightful beautiful springday. Birds chirping all over the place and snowdrops blossoming ...

This dove had also spring on his mind...he on purpose let himself drop into the cold icy water of my pond. A few days ago the water was frozen.

It was not an accident he fell in. I saw him do it more than once, so that I was able to quickly grab my camera. and capture the moment.
 

Deep dive

 This woodpigeon loves to go for a deep dive!

Dove dive

Doves are so amazing!

This dove loves to go into the deep waters for a refreshment. I love watching him and coming out triumphanty.