011309: This is not the clearest picture but can you see the bird sitting the pine tree? This little guy, or girl, was being quite noisy as I walked around our property the other day. I followed the sound and saw that it was a dove. We have seen quite a few Mourning Doves over the years. But this little beauty is a Eurasian Collared-Dove. Can you see the dark collar on the back of his neck? If my Sibley Guide to Birds is correct the Eurasian Collared-Dove is not common to anywhere near our area. Welcome to Topaz little guy, (or girl).
What a pretty little thing! Sibley's does say the Eurasian Collard-Dove is "rapidly colonizing in North America". Maybe you'll have more soon!
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