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Streptopelia decaocto
Adult is a medium sized dove with grey to pinkish grey plumage, a little darker above,blue-grey under wing patch. A black half-collar edged with white on its neck. Red legs and dark bill. Juvenile does not have fully formed collar marking.
Evergreen trees bordering a marshy field of low shrubs,cattails and grasses.
Doves attracted my attention when I heard dove calling,cooing near another nesting area I visit. I kept visiting the area and listening,looking for a dove. Finally I made a few sightings of the doves hidden deep in the evergreen trees,in thick mingling's of green and dried branches about 15-20ft above the ground. After a month of patiently waiting and watching I spotted this dove high on top the evergreen trees. It appears to be a juvenile. The Doves are nesting near an active Osprey nest and Canada Geese resting sight. The tree line is shared by assorted small birds.The doves call is beautiful to hear.
Spotted on Jun 13, 2013
Submitted on Jun 15, 2013
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