Two turtle doves (but no partridge, or pear tree)

Local wildlife photographer Angela Marie took this photo of two turtle doves near Hauser Lake.

“A long-standing symbol of Christmas, turtle doves are not really a specific species but rather a group of old-world doves,” she wrote. “Such a perfect symbol of the season as these doves are known for their gentle nature and lasting bonds.”

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