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Post by Gord on Nov 21, 2005 10:37:24 GMT -8
DB's brother in Rosedale had this bird for two days last week. It is definately either a ringed turtle-dove or Eurasian collared-dove. The Eurasian collared dove can be found in the Okanagan area, but I am not sure if they move around much. Any thoughts on the chance of one moving towards the coast? I rarely rule anything out in the bird world as Ive seen crazier things than a dove that might have gone towards the coast. White-winged doves, for example, can be found on Vancouver Island as a rarity. These birds are common in Texas (and so is the Eurasian collared-dove.) Might be worth looking at more to get an ID on it and more pics. Sometimes worth checking for bands on these birds too. I know turtle doves are kept as pets and escapees are possible. I dont know if Eurasian collared-doves are also kept as cage birds. I wish captive birds were all banded! A very good bird to look more closely at. Thanks for the heads up db!  |
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Post by Dave on Nov 24, 2005 11:17:06 GMT -8
The dove has been around the 10400 area of McGrath Road in Rosedale again Nov. 24 am. It tends to hang out in the leafless maple trees making for easy viewing.
The bird has distinct darker primaries and matches nicely with the field marks for a Eurasian-collared Dove.
Dave
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Post by Gord on Nov 24, 2005 15:24:33 GMT -8
Exciting! Ill casually ask around to see what other's opinions are on the chances of such a bird being 'wild' and not an escapee.
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Post by Dave on Nov 24, 2005 15:52:46 GMT -8
Here is another picture of the bird this morning. It has been absent for a few days but was back again. The picture is taken through the window so it is not too clear. Note the darker primaries.  |
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Post by Gord on Nov 24, 2005 16:07:04 GMT -8
Yeah, that's certainly darker than the turtle doves Im familar with!!!
No bands on it that you noticed? Is it pretty wild acting ie will spook when the other birds do?
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Post by Dave on Nov 25, 2005 12:47:26 GMT -8
The dove has no bands and spooks very easily off the feeder. It usually takes a while before it will return, once there is a handful of finches/sparrows eating again.
Dave
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Post by Gord on Nov 29, 2005 16:55:46 GMT -8
Took a peek in the area on Saturday morning with the family on the way to a birthday party. It was quite windy and I had the family, so I was hoping for the bird to be sitting on a street sign or otherwise conspicious area. No luck.
Is it still around?
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Post by Dave on Nov 29, 2005 19:50:19 GMT -8
The dove was last seen on Friday. If it returns, I will keep you posted.
DB
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Post by denisknopp on Mar 1, 2006 17:36:08 GMT -8
I was In Keromeos Feb 20 and saw 7 Eurassian Collared-doves in town at 2024 Highway #3. ID is by the gray undertail coverts and blach outer web at base of tail. see Sigley field guied.
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Spoke with lady at this address. She siad last year there were 8 and that 1
died over the winter and that now there are 16 birds coming to her feeded
every day.
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Post by Dave on Mar 1, 2006 17:54:55 GMT -8
Good Find, Denis
Keremeos seems to be the area for them. I have seen them in the Hedley area regularly.
They seem to be increasing throughout North America, according to latest count studies.
Dave
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