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Seattle pigeons

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A dark gray pigeon stands on a concrete ledge with its feathers ruffled and head tucked out of sight against a blurred blue background.

Pigeon no. 062

Technically not a pigeon, but I can't resist a fluffy bird.

A gray pigeon with an iridescent neck stands behind blurred orange railings against a gray background.

Pigeon no. 061

Took this one on the alaskan way pedestrian bridge! This fellah was darting around under the orange chairs.

A gray pigeon with an orange eye and iridescent purple neck feathers stands among green leaves.

Pigeon no. 060

"Here are my plants, they are my pride and joy."

A gray pigeon with iridescent purple and green neck feathers stands on a rough stone ledge against a blurred blue and green background.

Pigeon no. 059

"To enter my concrete planter you must answer my riddles three."

A gray pigeon with dark wing stripes walks across pebbled pavement against a blurred green and yellow background.

Pigeon no. 057

Notice the foot feathering on this guy. Once of his ancestors might have been a fancy pigeon breed!

A gray pigeon with an open beak steps across sunlit pavement against a blurred dark background.

Pigeon no. 056

While getting lunch I managed to encounter this lovely fellah by the waterfront! Might do more mid-day photography with how dark the mornings are getting.

A gray pigeon walks on pavement in front of a blurred bicycle, with another pigeon partially visible on the left.

Pigeon no. 055

This fella is not big enough to ride my bike yet.

Pigeons peck at scattered seeds on a wet surface, with one pigeon looking toward the camera.

Pigeon no. 053

First pigeon photo with lighting, need to buy a flash soon with how dark it is getting.

A plump gray pigeon with iridescent green neck feathers stands on pale ground against a dark, blurred background.

Pigeon no. 051

Watch out she is coming to ruffle some feathers.

A gray pigeon seen from behind walks along a city sidewalk, with blurred pigeons and lights in the background.

Pigeon no. 048

And they waddled away! Waddle waddle waddle!

A crowded flock of gray pigeons fills the frame, with several birds spreading their wings.

Pigeon no. 045

Lots of competition for Seattle's next top pigeon during the wing judging.

Three gray pigeons stand close to the camera, with more pigeons and a blurred city street behind them.

Pigeon no. 044

Just three gentlemen having a conversation about fine seed varietals.

A flock of gray pigeons crowds a city street, with several birds flapping their wings and one airborne above the others.

Pigeon no. 043

He thinks he is a bird of prey, he is not.

A gray pigeon with white-speckled neck feathers and an orange eye faces right against a blurred outdoor background.

Pigeon no. 042

I need a name for this pigeon! Help! Get in the comments!

A gray pigeon perches on a yellow fire hydrant at a city intersection, with buildings and a red traffic light in the background.

Pigeon no. 040

Presenting the fire marshal of 2nd avenue. He's not quite sure what to do if a fire happens, but he is very proud of his fire hydrant.

A brown-and-white hawk perches on the metal edge of a brick rooftop, with a blurred building behind it.

Pigeon no. 037

POV spooky season is here and you're a pigeon.

Three pigeons peck at scattered food on a concrete sidewalk.

Pigeon no. 036

Watch out when these three roll into town.

Three pigeons walk among scattered seeds on a paved path, with another pigeon blurred in the background.

Pigeon no. 035

I don't know what the heck he is doing.

A dark pigeon stands on a city sidewalk near a group of feeding pigeons.

Pigeon no. 034

Cookies and cream wore his formal outfit today and he means pidge-ness!

A gray pigeon stands on a stone ledge in front of large green leaves.

Pigeon no. 031

He found a stick!!!!! WHOS A GOOD BIRD? YOU ARE!

Pigeons fly in front of large posters on a concrete wall beside a dark garage entrance.

Pigeon no. 030

Attn: Federal Bureau of Control. Repeating pigeons sighted in downtown Seattle. Suspected AWE.

Close-up of a pigeon’s eye and textured feathers against a blurred background.

Pigeon no. 029

What would the title of this movie be?

Close-up of a pigeon’s head and beak against a softly blurred blue and pink background.

Pigeon no. 028

Fun fact, the white part of a pigeons beak is is called the Cere

Close-up of a gray pigeon with iridescent green neck feathers and an orange eye, holding seeds in its open beak against a blurred background.

Pigeon no. 027

Look at that joy in the pigeon's eyes, and the terror in the eyes of the seeds!!!!!

Close-up of a pigeon facing the camera on a paved surface outdoors.

Pigeon no. 025

The slanted dual tail fins indicate this model of pigeon is typically used for stealth operations in hostile airspace

Several pigeons crowd together in a close-up outdoor photograph.

Pigeon no. 024

Standing room only at the pigeon pit today

Close-up pigeon looking left against a softly blurred green outdoor background.

Pigeon no. 020

I love the glint in her eye, she looks happy

A gray pigeon with white patches, iridescent neck feathers, and an orange eye faces left against a blurred gray background.

Pigeon no. 019

One more photo of cookies and cream from Friday!

A gray pigeon with an orange eye bends down to eat scattered seeds on the pavement.

Pigeon no. 018

New pigeon stopped by today! I'm naming her cookies and cream

A pigeon banks in flight with its wings spread between tall city buildings.

Pigeon no. 017

My pigeons didn't show up today so I had to go on the hunt for other sources of pigeon. Found this fellah up on 2nd and stewart'ish

A dark gray pigeon flaps its wings while landing on a concrete ledge beside a blue-tinted window.

Pigeon no. 016

Photographed the moment of takeoff for a seed hunt

Close-up of a pigeon’s dark gray and white feathers against a softly blurred background.

Pigeon no. 015

No ohio pigeons sighted, but I have plenty more Seattle pigeons in the backlog.

A dark pigeon flies past a blurred gray building with one wing raised and its feet tucked beneath it.

Pigeon no. 013

Photo from earlier this week! Publishing from a plane on my phone that I just installed a full dev env onto.

pigeon leaping from a building ledge and gaining speed

Pigeon no. 012

Will be flying to Ohio this weekend, hopefully I can find a midwestern pigeon

Pigeon sitting on a ledge with white and blue graffiti in the background

Pigeon no. 010

This pigeon keeps tagging buildings downtown! Look at how smug he is.

pigeon in flight with brick building in background

Pigeon no. 009

Today the pigeons came out to greet me before I even started throwing bird seed! I ended up having to rush getting some photos because I realized that I was on 5% battery for my camera. Will start bringing backups in the future.

Bird staring into camera straight on

Pigeon no. 008

I had this fellah's full attention today. Or at least it seems my bag of birdseed had his attention.

A close-up portrait of a dark pigeon with a bright red eye against a dark background.

Pigeon no. 005

Incredible depth in the eyes of this lil pigeon.

Three pigeons face the camera while a white seagull stands behind them.

Pigeon no. 004

When you're just a seagull and no one invited you to the pigeon party.

Large imposing pigeon staring down the ground.

Pigeon no. 003

This guy is definitely powering up before he unleashes his final attack.

A gray pigeon bends down to pick up a seed on a bright city sidewalk.

Pigeon no. 002

Don't worry folks, he did manage to catch his seed after dropping it.

A gray-and-white pigeon stands against a soft pink and green background.

Pigeon no. 001

Cutest little bublegum pigeon I've ever met. Can't believe how well the background showed up.

More sightings soon.