About 3 weeks ago, a Eurasian Collared-Dove was observed at the same 
residence where one was observed last year. The bird was identified and 
enjoyed by the residents for a day or two, and then departed.

Last year, Vermont's first documented collared-dove hung around the same 
feeders from approx. 15 Nov. to 7 December (sighting recently accepted 
by Vermont Rare Bird Committee). We do not know whether these were the 
same bird.

Upper-Valley birders should look carefully at any doves, as the bird may 
have taken up residence here; the species is generally not considered 
migratory. It would be extremely interesting to document over-winter 
survival of this species in Vermont.

Happy Thanksgiving-
Doug Hardy

****************************************************************
To post messages, send e-mail to:  [log in to unmask]
Set your e-mail application to PLAIN TEXT ONLY to post messages.
To contact the list owner:  [log in to unmask]
----------------------------------------------------------------
Web based archives and subscription management are available at:
http://listserv.dartmouth.edu/Archives/uv-birders.html
****************************************************************