August 14, 2025

I am a Black-masked White-winged Dove

(Actually, I'm not, but don't tell Dee -

I'm just a run of the mill White-wing Dove

With a black shadow across my face from a tree.)

(I took WAY too many shots of this bird, then when I got back to the hotel, I realized that it was just a shadow from the tree!! I am SUCH a goofball!)

(Below) I too am a White-winged Dove

Sitting on my favorite source of food

I like Saguaro Cactus seeds so much that

I time my migration and nesting to when it fruits.

Location: Reid Park, Tuscon, AZ, Saguaro National Park, Tuscon, AZ

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-winged_Dove/overview

Photo and text © 2025 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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November 15, 2024

I am known as a White-wing Dove

I eat grains and sunflower and corn

I've adapted to living close to humans

Who provide feeders and places to keep warm.

Location: Corpus Christie Texas

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-winged_Dove/lifehistory

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November 14, 2024

We are all known as Green Jays

Chowing away at Dee's friend's bird feeder

You know, at this rate, 

If we procreate

Clay's gonna need a 50-seat feeder!

Special shout out to Clay in Corpus Christi for letting us visit his amazing backyard butterfly and Green Jay sanctuary.

Location: Corpus Christie, private residence

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Green_Jay/overview

Photo and text © 2024 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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February 9, 2022

I am known as a White-winged Dove

Though my wing's not entirely white

Other defining marks include

My blue eye-rings and bright orange eyes.

Special thanks to guest photographer, David Simpson.

Location: Wilton Manors

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-winged_Dove/overview

Photo © 2022 David Simpson and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson