Birds of a Feather is back with our new blog, Birding and Bonding! Our previous objective remains the same. Our goal is to find all birds that live on Long Island year round. The only rule is that in order to add a bird to our list, we must see it when we are together. That's where the bonding comes in. Life can get so hectic that we sometimes fail to enjoy the more important things. This gives us a wonderful outlet to make sure we take the time.

Of course, Long Island has many migratory birds, as well. We certainly don't want to ignore them. We will blog about them as well. Armed with new cameras and renewed incentive, we look forward to getting back on the birding trail!

Sunday, April 25, 2010

BIRD OF THE WEEK - Week Six (MOURNING DOVE)

Well, I don't know about you, but I haven't heard too many Robins!  Keep their song in mind.  I know they will begin singing any day now!  We have an easy bird this week.  Very recognizable.  The Mourning Dove can be heard at different times during the day, but more so in the early morning.  They have a very hollow and mournful call, sometimes mistaken for an owl.  Oo ah, ooo, ooo, ooo. The other common sound they make is kind of a whistling twitter when they take off.  They are often seen in neighborhoods and roadsides.  If you are not familiar with their call, check out www.birdjam.com/learn.php.  Click on Mourning Dove.  Good birding to all!
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2 comments:

  1. RavenApril 28, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    I love the "Mourning Dove." This is the first time I realized it's called the "Mourning Dove." I always thought it was the "Morning Dove." Thanks for clarifying that.

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  2. ArsanApril 30, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    I forgot to tell you I heard the Mourning Dove that very first morning.

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