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NH 121284 Carrier Pigeon mother sitting on eggs in the nest bowl

Carrier Pigeon mother sitting on eggs in the nest bowl.
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Title: Carrier Pigeon mother sitting on eggs in the nest bowl
Caption: Pigeon. A very unusual picture of the mother in the nest bowl. The photographer experienced considerable difficulty in obtaining this picture, this is probably the only picture of its kind. Note the egg hatching and the youngster about to leave the egg.
Description: Pigeons
Catalog #: NH 121284
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Medium: BW Photo
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