Doves a-pair

The intense cooing drew my attention instantly and I headed towards where a pair of Spotted Doves seemed to be having a face-off.  In the poor afternoon light it was not immediately apparent what was going on.  Then it dawned on me that perhaps, just perhaps it could be a courtship.  

The posturing and sliding and touching were followed by rapid flapping, then a compromising position.

More intimacy followed, and then it was all over as both birds suddenly flew off.
And for me, that ended what would otherwise have been a disappointing late afternoon walk in the taman!