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Bird-lovers Are us! We love to look at these gorgeous creatures. Tell us which ones youhave sighted lately and which ones you are still stalking. all species are welcome: from albatross to Zebra finches.
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birdfinder said:
on October 27, 2009 04:27 PM ET

This is a new one in my yard for me.  I know they're progressively making their way up the coast and into my area, for I have seen them on bird walks I go on every month at Folly Beach, SC which is about 10 miles away from my house.  They've been in FL for a while because I remember hearing them several years ago on a trip to Punta Gorda and wondering what kind of dove call I was hearing.  Also heard and saw them in South GA in 2005.  I guess they've found my yard now, at least this one has. 

P1010800colloreddove.jpg Oct 26 2009 picture by birdfinder

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ksfreeland61
Post #6
ksfreeland61 said:
on November 1, 2009 09:31 PM ET

These guys showed up in Alabama about 3 or 4 years ago.   They are really attractive.


birdfinder
Post #5
birdfinder replied to Zil's Post #4 :
on October 27, 2009 08:16 PM ET

Thank you Zil for that kind compliment.  I love my birds and I love taking photos of them.


Zil
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Zil said:
on October 27, 2009 07:51 PM ET

We can always count on you sharing your beautiful pictures. This one is outstanding. What a pretty bird. Thanks, Zil


nhboyd
Post #3
nhboyd said:
on October 27, 2009 07:30 PM ET

I go on the Chistmas bird count and the last couple years some have been counted


Magic48
Post #2
Magic48 said:
on October 27, 2009 06:53 PM ET

At first glance one might think it was a ground dove or a mourning dove.  I live in Massachusetts so I don't think they're around here but I will keep an eye open!


1mainer
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1mainer said:
on October 27, 2009 04:39 PM ET

Congratulations on the photos you posted today! I have never noticed the Eurasian Collared Dove before. I see tons of the morning doves where I live. But now that I have moved to Texas I will have to keep my eyes open. Thanks so much for posting the photo and sharing it with us. Cindy