trainspotter Loc: Oregon

Today I decided to feed the local dove. This bird is very wary because there are so many cats lurking around. (I counted 5 just watching the feeder). I felt lucky to get a few snaps of this beautiful bird. 10 years ago..you would never see these birds in this part of Oregon...I believe the warmer climate has brought them to this area.

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

Very nice trainspotter

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

That is a Eurasian Collared Dove, a transplant from South West Asia/Middle East. First they spread to Europe and other areas then some people brought them over for their gardens in the Bahamas in the 70's, by about 80 or 81 they were on the US Mainland. By 2001 they had made it to California. They are basically everywhere from SW Canada to Southern Mexico and still spreading. They have not made it into New England and SE Canada - probably because of the weather.

Look here and click on Maps at the top to see where they now exist in No America.

Their near cousins the African Collared Dove are also spreading, I get both in my backyard here in So California on a regular basis (daily).

trainspotter Loc: Oregon

Thank you for the information about this beautiful bird. Also in my neighborhood is an almost pure white dove that I've seen a handful of times flying with these type of doves. I hope to catch it in my viewfinder someday.. It has truly been a great day...I learned something new and have had the privilege to photograph this dove... :>) trainespotter

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good set.

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Very nice set, trainspotter!

sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

Beautiful shots! I shot (with a camera!) a dove sitting on her eggs today. I'll have to try to post it.