tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post519652133850949665..comments2023-11-02T21:28:33.548+10:00Comments on Sandy Straits and Beyond: Pigeons and Dovesmickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-43265461068994228492010-04-28T04:48:14.486+10:002010-04-28T04:48:14.486+10:00Thanks John.Thanks John.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-47544685788955434712010-04-27T19:44:36.892+10:002010-04-27T19:44:36.892+10:00The Crested Pigeon is quite a beauty.The Crested Pigeon is quite a beauty.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-76561425600950165412010-04-27T05:29:36.296+10:002010-04-27T05:29:36.296+10:00Thanks Wren.
Hi Snail, I too have heard that they ...Thanks Wren.<br />Hi Snail, I too have heard that they are increasing southwards very fast. I don't know what is causing it.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-75776886090646537872010-04-26T23:50:09.297+10:002010-04-26T23:50:09.297+10:00Crested pigeons are delightful. I see them in ones...Crested pigeons are delightful. I see them in ones and twos on the diary farms, but not in the forest, of course.<br /><br />They seem to have been increasing in numbers in Melbourne. I thought it might have had something to do with the drought --- the pigeons moving in to areas where there were plenty of grass seeds. (But that's only anecdotal. I have no idea if it's true!)Snailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063904446757916981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-12219077811083712502010-04-26T19:25:24.312+10:002010-04-26T19:25:24.312+10:00The crested pigeons are unusual and distinct. I, t...The crested pigeons are unusual and distinct. I, too, am glad that they are holding strong in the face of the interlopers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-1058843622007789982010-04-26T17:23:28.510+10:002010-04-26T17:23:28.510+10:00Thanks for commenting everyone. It's amazing h...Thanks for commenting everyone. It's amazing how many places there are around the world where we humans have put exotic animal and plant species and now have huge problems. <br />Mosura, I had heard that the Crested Pigeons were spreading very fast southwards. I wonder if this is another thing that will be blamed on global warming - or maybe its just our land use practices??mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-86790721964169377982010-04-26T15:50:37.426+10:002010-04-26T15:50:37.426+10:00what a nice Dove! I am glad it came back to you. Y...what a nice Dove! I am glad it came back to you. You miss them when they are gone .)NatureFootstephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340635075481959029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-35377195479428814772010-04-26T15:35:29.387+10:002010-04-26T15:35:29.387+10:00I don't get either around here although I am f...I don't get either around here although I am familiar with them both from other places I've lived. The turtle-doves are common in Launceston so I guess they will get here eventually and the way the Crested pigeons have spread over the last few decades we will probable end up with them too.Mosurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786494432479216149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-81104544390971295002010-04-26T14:02:18.862+10:002010-04-26T14:02:18.862+10:00Another introduced species causing trouble. I hop...Another introduced species causing trouble. I hope they don't displace those cool looking Crested Pigeons.<br /><br />You got some excellent shots of both birds!Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09072345959644694466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-58259534191229721042010-04-26T11:04:33.087+10:002010-04-26T11:04:33.087+10:00...I love that crest! They are very pretty and exo......I love that crest! They are very pretty and exotic looking. Glad to hear they are not being displaced. I heard my first Eurasian Collard Dove in Florida last month. I heard they are spreading fairly quickly. I wonder how long before they arrive in our area. I would miss our Mourning Doves if they were displaced. I love their plaintive call.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263405659108175434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-39456087268652381952010-04-26T06:49:16.126+10:002010-04-26T06:49:16.126+10:00Oh they are beautiful! I don't see crested pig...Oh they are beautiful! I don't see crested pigeons around here.~✽Mumsy✽~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10644719969613080399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-52605269041560061572010-04-26T04:59:53.562+10:002010-04-26T04:59:53.562+10:00Thanks for commenting Bob and Muge. Bob, are the S...Thanks for commenting Bob and Muge. Bob, are the Spotted T_D an introduced species over there too? Must try to find somewhere to look that up.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-68245451421143617262010-04-26T04:31:00.875+10:002010-04-26T04:31:00.875+10:00Crested pigeons are amazing! The doves are very in...Crested pigeons are amazing! The doves are very interesting too, their neck is so different! <br /><br />http://modaninkuslari.blogspot.comMüge Tekilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445015921700993580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-81135503723328518302010-04-25T20:57:02.705+10:002010-04-25T20:57:02.705+10:00Thank goodness the Cresteds are not being affected...Thank goodness the Cresteds are not being affected by the Spotteds! We have quite a number of Spotteds here but they're not in the urban areas. Great photos of the different attitudes of the Cresteds, Mick!Bob Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08555012226282244222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-79847287103239177182010-04-25T20:40:03.438+10:002010-04-25T20:40:03.438+10:00Thanks Eileen - glad you like the look of the cres...Thanks Eileen - glad you like the look of the crest. <br /><br />Hi Denis, I am always interested in the number of times that birds do NOT look at all like their photos in the bird books - much more character visible in their casual portraits!mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-19618921543631770602010-04-25T20:31:39.378+10:002010-04-25T20:31:39.378+10:00Hi Mick
Lovely seeing them all "lined up"...Hi Mick<br />Lovely seeing them all "lined up" like that.<br />Great closer shots too. I know that bored look on the last one - all too familiar.<br />It is sick of "posing for photos".<br />Cheers<br />DenisDenis Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10031115992910569116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-11166807194945724202010-04-25T19:06:08.797+10:002010-04-25T19:06:08.797+10:00It is good news your Crested Pigeons numbers are n...It is good news your Crested Pigeons numbers are not decreasing. They are cool looking pigeon, love that crest. Great photos!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.com