Crested Pigeon, Peterborough

Crested Pigeon, Victoria Park, Peterborough, South Australia

On a recent visit to family living in Peterborough in the mid-north of South Australia I visited the local Victoria Park which is next to the caravan park. I often visit this spot because it has an artificial lake which attracts a range of water birds.

It also boasts a range of dry-land birds which I sometimes don't get to observe where I live. On this occasion there was nothing of particular note, but I did get this nice shot of a Crested Pigeon feeding on the grass in the park. Crested Pigeons are a widespread species in rural Australia, but they are increasingly found in urban settings as well, especially in grassy areas like parks, gardens and ovals.

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