This afternoon while completing some arborist surveys in Hamilton, I came across a pair of probable Eurasian Collared-Doves. I was without binoculars at the time and only saw the doves in flight so I couldn’t eliminate African Collared-Dove which is sometimes seen as an escapee. The doves flew into three Norway Spruces located behind 528 Ferguson Ave N, City of Hamilton. I waited for five minutes and I did not see them reappear. In flight they were noticeably larger than Mourning Dove, pale sandy brown in colour and with dark collars and squared off tails.
Good luck to anyone who searches for them. Keep in mind that this is a residential neighbourhood. Location is trees behind (east of) 528 Ferguson Ave N, City of Hamilton. Not far from Collective Arts Brewing. Cheers, Josh Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
