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The bird was Eurasion, not Californian

Letter from Marty Mitchell

Wildlife – August 2002 – Colorado Central Magazine

I stand corrected. After talking with Susan Tweit and “birding” with Virginia Simmons (Monte Vista), we’ve concluded our bird is actually the Eurasian Collared Dove.

The new Sibley guide provides a good comparison with the Ringed Turtle…. Looks like we have a few mating pairs — cool! The “Owens” sighting still stands, however.

Hope you’re staying out of the smoke there.

Marty Mitchell

Saguahce