Snowy Morning Mourning Doves

Quite a nice flock of mourning doves has taken up residence in my back yard. They tend to dominate the largest feeder, but aren't terribly mean spirited about it, so I don't chase them off. 

Even when they're not actually eating, they like to perch on the arms of the feeding station pole and socialize.

Cold and blustery weather doesn't daunt them, either. 

I thought the muted colors of the doves in the snow made a nice sort of impressionist artistic statement, with the branches in the background as interesting abstract counterpoints. Yes, once again, it's clear that I am not only easily entertained, but fanciful into the bargain..