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Collared Doves

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Anonymous 18/09/2009 23:25

Hi there

I have just noticed my first two Collared Doves have arrived in my 'new' garden and I am so pleased to see them.  So it must be a pair as that is how they like to be - in a couple. {thumbs up}

They have been calling to each other from nearby Trees, but I have never managed to see them at the right moment - until now.

They have had a bath in my bird bath and had a nibble of the seeds in my ground feeders - so they are happy now.

IMHO, I just think they are very attractive birds to look at, and overlooked by many I think.  They are elegant, but they do not have the colours like the Blue tits have. 

To me they are not  Plain Janes at all.  A look through the binoculars tell you how pretty their colouration really is to see..

Does anyone here have/have a lack of them in their gardens at all?.   How many do you have?  Are they always around in two's?

Regards

Kathy and Dave

 

  • 0 19/09/2009 03:35 in reply to Anonymous

    Thanks and thats OK its in our back garden, cant get all down to ground together, they are very nervous birds!

    The same spot yesterday was full of swallows getting ready to go!

    For viewing or photography right place right time is everything. I'd rather be in the right place with poor kit than have the best kit and be in the wrong place.

  • Anonymous
    0 Anonymous 19/09/2009 04:46 in reply to Highland McHale

    Hi John

    Well done for the patience with the pictures, as  the birds are so close to your garden area.

    True, Collared Doves are nervous birds.  Mind you if you have the extra nervous Wood Pigeons they set all the other birds into flight each and every time. I have found  this from my last garden -  the Wood Pigeons where the worst 'spook mongers' in the bird world.

    John: How are your Swallows, are they still hanging on at the moment? 

    Regards

    Kathy and Dave

     

     

  • 0 19/09/2009 04:55 in reply to Anonymous

    My four wood pigeons are way too fat to indulge in anything remotely resembling a sudden movement... (wink)

    Squirrel

    The necessity of bird-watching is a really good reason for avoiding all forms of housework.

    The dust will still be there tomorrow - the birds may not be!

  • Anonymous
    0 Anonymous 19/09/2009 05:08 in reply to Squirrel

    Hi squirrel

    Yes, that is what Wood Pigeons are like - a bit Dozy Doris like (my nickname just in-case there are any Doris names here)

    Do you have Stock Doves at all (a smaller version of a Wood Pigeon but without the white ring around the neck)

    Regards

    Kathy and Dave

    Squirrel B said:

    My four wood pigeons are way too fat to indulge in anything remotely resembling a sudden movement... (wink)

    Squirrel

     

  • 0 19/09/2009 06:58 in reply to Anonymous

    Hello.

     

    I think that Collared Doves always seem to have a very peaceful look to them.  The other day I counted about seven of them in the garden.

     

     

    Paul.

    Warning!  This post contains atrocious spelling, and terrible grammar.  Approach with extreme edginess.

  • 0 19/09/2009 14:43

    Pigeons in general get poor press, but they are all entertaining in their own way.

    We have woodies, collar doves and what I call town or feral pigeons. 

    Not so fond of the townies, only have one or two here, but in town they are in plague proportions - but they have only succeeded so well because people are so messy with litter in town - food waste when the academy kids are out at lunch time.

    Collar doves are definitely nervous.  Sometines sit on top of feeder pole so long making sure it is safe, that they miss their chance!  Usually here in even numbers (two or four) but sometimes one alone.

    Woodies can also be nervous when alone with other species - but when two or more come they are too busy competing with one another!

    Also have occasional racing pigeons,  Had one with injured breast this summer - probable hawk strike.  Fed it a few days, and it recovered and left.

     

    Ospreys Rule OK, but Goldfinches come a close second!

  • 0 19/09/2009 16:59 in reply to Anonymous

    Thanks Kathy and Dave,  Swallows are still here but not in the the same numbers.

    Regards John

    For viewing or photography right place right time is everything. I'd rather be in the right place with poor kit than have the best kit and be in the wrong place.

  • 0 19/09/2009 19:36 in reply to Anonymous

    Nicki C said:

    Do you have Stock Doves at all (a smaller version of a Wood Pigeon but without the white ring around the neck)

    Hi Kathy, no stock doves but I have added a couple of photos of one of my wood pigeons to my gallery.

    Squirrel

     

    The necessity of bird-watching is a really good reason for avoiding all forms of housework.

    The dust will still be there tomorrow - the birds may not be!

  • 0 20/09/2009 00:49

    We get regular visits from a pair of collared Doves, they love the peanuts I put out for them.  Word got round once and I saw the usual couple and their gate-crashing mates.  One Dove didn't like the new-comers and flew at them all to chase them away.  Are they territorial?

    Jackie

  • 0 20/09/2009 15:25

    Hi Blackbird

    If you would like some more collard doves then you can come to my garden - we have so many!  I don't know why we are so honoured but some days I have counted up to 40 in our garden (honest!), although there are only 2 who stay all day whilst the rest will fly off as soon as the food has gone. 

    I have attached a photo for you to see, there are also other varieties but it's hard to see, I think possibly some ferile pigions and wood pigeons.

    Ironically when I do the birdy watch not one of these babies show up when they're supposed to !!!

    Regards

    Kerry

     http://www.flickr.com/photos/kezmo6310/