Eurasian Collared Doves

These very pretty doves have arrived on Thetis.  You'll hear them first, as they're very talkative and social. As well, they're early risers, and start talking at the first hint of dawn.

Here's a site for more information about these relative newcomers to North America: https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/eurasian-collared-dove

We had a pair on Friday, and now have two pairs visiting.  Picking up grain from the chicken runs, and sharing the feeders with the Band-tailed Pigeons.

internet photo

Ann Dickie