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The Eurasian Collared-Dove Explosion: Coming to a Town Near You!

10,000 Birds

They feed from grain storage and spillage areas, livestock yards, and bird feeders. In warm climates they can breed year round. In Florida nesting has been reported in every month except January 1. Like most dove species, Eurasian Collared-Doves are prolific breeders.

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A Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P. McLean, Birdman of the Senate

10,000 Birds

The Great Egret was in breeding plumage and courtship posture–bright lime green lores, head bending down and then snapping up, long, impossibly delicate plumes waving over its body as if possessed by independent spirits.