Re: [cobirds] Question about raptors and Collared Doves

We had 17 White-winged Doves and 10 Collared Doves at our feeder 10 minutes ago. Now we have one Cooper's Hawk and NO doves in our yard.

 

Mel and Jeanne Goff

Colorado Springs

 

From: Charles Hundertmark

Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2014 1:22 PM

To: Pam Piombino

Cc: Nature Net ; Cobirds

Subject: Re: [cobirds] Question about raptors and Collared Doves

 

During spring and summer when we have a local pair of Cooper's Hawks, I frequently find piles of collared-dove feathers. They appear to be either particularly attractive or particularly easy targets of Coopers.

 

Chuck

 

On Tue, Dec 30, 2014 at 11:59 AM, Pam Piombino <piombino.pam@gmail.com> wrote:

We own two acres of mostly prairie (unfortunately planted in Smooth Brome), south and west of the little village of Hygiene.  We are constantly finding piles of Collared Dove feathers indicating a kill site 

Are these invaders aiding the success of our indigenous raptors?  With their plump size, they make a fine meal and one that seems a bit easier to catch than other species.

Pam

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