While traveling to a conference yesterday, I observed an Eurasian Collared-Dove on Rt 25 in East Marion at around 4pm between Dam Pond and Island End Golf and Country Club. At the time, I was unaware of its rarity in the state so I did not specifically note the precise location of the sighting. However, it was on the south-east side of the road when I viewed it both perched and in flight. While perched I did make note of its collar, lighter color, and typical structural and size differences as compared to Mourning Dove. In flight, the underside of the retrices was lighter in color with extensive contrasting black at the base (eliminating Ringed Turtle Dove?). The tail was spread and did not form the "diamond" one would expect with Mourning Dove. I now realize I probably should have photographed it for documentation purposes. Sorry that I cannot provide a more precise location!!! If I travel back that way on my way home I'll be sure to search for it and provide any updates.
Lauren Kras Newmarket, NH Currently: Port Jefferson, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
