Author Topic: Eurasian Collared Doves in our area...... (Read 9433 times)

Suncrest Sniper · « **on:** July 09, 2011, 09:57:52 AM »

Myself and a few neighbors have noticed some rather large doves in the area this year. I would say they range pretty close in size to a pigeon, tan in color like a mourning dove. They have a distinctive growl or purr and are very skittish. I've been trying to snap a shot of the pair but I think there are more than two. My guess so far is that they are the Eurasian Collard doves and I would think seeing they are an evasive species they would be legal to shoot. I'm just trying to confirm if anyone else has seen these pests in or @ the Spokane area. If so can you confirm what they are?

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teal101 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 09, 2011, 07:16:05 PM »

Theyre all over the Columbia Basin. I've seen them in Tri-Cities, George, Quincy, Ephrata, Moses Lake, Coulee City, Pateros, and Wenatchee as well as everywhere in between. Quite common now.

They are 100% legal to shoot with no season and no limit. I believe you need a current small game license though.

Heredoggydoggy · « **Reply #2 on:** July 09, 2011, 10:43:44 PM »

They are an invasive species, same class as Starlings, English Sparrows, and Rock Doves (common park pigeons). May be taken at any time, according to the game regs. I pop every one I can.

Maverick · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2011, 12:21:24 AM »

I like them! They're bigger so more meat and they taste great! I shot a bunch of them.

turkey slayer · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2011, 04:26:19 AM »

I have a pair that has been in my oak tree nesting for the last year

boneaddict · « **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2011, 06:02:35 AM »

Everyone is talking about them but I have yet to positively ID them. I guess there are lots around.

Suncrest Sniper · « **Reply #6 on:** July 10, 2011, 07:37:37 AM »

Yeah getting a picture of them is tough for positive ID but I'm pretty sure it's what they are. So far the only thing I bad i have seen them do is harass the local crows that come through every few days.

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Maverick · « **Reply #7 on:** July 10, 2011, 02:30:44 PM »

almost the size of a pidgeon. Red eyes. Make a funny noise. Fun to shoot at. There's your I.d.!

satchel3006 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 10, 2011, 02:58:25 PM »

I'm pretty sure there is a picture of one next to a regular dove in last year bird pamphlet

teal101 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 11, 2011, 09:32:31 AM »

Quote from: boneaddict on July 10, 2011, 06:02:35 AM

Everyone is talking about them but I have yet to positively ID them. I guess there are lots around.

Same size as a pigeon, longer tail feathers, and they tend to be lighter colored than a morning dove. Once you get a positive ID on one in the wild you'll ID them quite a bit more readily and be able to distinguish them from morning doves with ease.

andersonjk4 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 11, 2011, 12:49:50 PM »

I have seen quite a few down around the Colfax/Endicott area. I haven't seen any in or near Spokane yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if they are around south and west of town.

WAcoyotehunter · « **Reply #11 on:** July 11, 2011, 01:12:10 PM »

there are a few up aound Newport.

bearpaw · « **Reply #12 on:** July 11, 2011, 01:21:28 PM »

I haven't seen any yet either, we have lots of regular doves and quail around this year...

Heredoggydoggy · « **Reply #13 on:** July 11, 2011, 01:27:30 PM »

Their call is a raspy version of the Mourning Dove call. And when flying, they give a short, raspy hoot to each other.

BOWHUNTER45 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 11, 2011, 01:30:08 PM »

Thats crazy ..anyone have a picture of those doves .. we have had some cool lookin doves show up here ... about as big as a pigeon...and no they are not bandtails neither ...

killed enough of those in my day ...

Heredoggydoggy · « **Reply #15 on:** July 11, 2011, 01:54:22 PM »

They sometimes look more pinkish-tan than the gray on Mourning Doves

BOWHUNTER45 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 11, 2011, 02:00:31 PM »

Quote from: Heredoggydoggy on July 11, 2011, 01:54:22 PM

They sometimes look more pinkish-tan than the gray on Mourning Doves

huh.. the ones I have been seeing have more white speckles on the back and down the tail ...

I try to get a picture next time I see them ....

C-Money · « **Reply #17 on:** July 11, 2011, 02:03:52 PM »

I have seen quite a few around Moses Lake, Just never had my shot gun with me during a sighting!

jager · « **Reply #18 on:** July 11, 2011, 02:20:55 PM »

Saw a few last year...I've been seeing them quite a bit this year.
At first I was thinking holy crap, trophy doves.
They are in and around Spokane... I've got a couple hanging around the house.
They are about pigeon sized and have a squared off tail.
Good eats I'm sure!

grundy53 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 11, 2011, 02:25:17 PM »

they are also in Pacific county. I think they sound like a loud pigeon or owl/pigeon mix

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bearbait · « **Reply #20 on:** July 11, 2011, 03:12:26 PM »

YES they are in the Medical Lake/Deep Creek area. Starting to see more of them than mourning doves. Have taken pictures, see if I can post one later.

Heredoggydoggy · « **Reply #21 on:** July 11, 2011, 04:39:50 PM »

Quote from: BOWHUNTER45 on July 11, 2011, 02:00:31 PM

Quote from: Heredoggydoggy on July 11, 2011, 01:54:22 PM
They sometimes look more pinkish-tan than the gray on Mourning Doves
huh.. the ones I have been seeing have more white speckles on the back and down the tail ... I try to get a picture next time I see them ....

We also have a whiter Collared Mourning Dove, originating in Africa that has a black spot on each side of the neck. Very tame, and stay close to people areas. began as an escaped pet, and does not do very well in the wild. Saw one on my fence one day, and walked to within 5 feet of it before it casually moved off.

Gringo31 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 11, 2011, 05:15:43 PM »

I see them everyday....

I'll try and go out tomorrow and post some pics of them and mourning doves in the same picture.

kbyers · « **Reply #23 on:** July 22, 2011, 09:47:42 AM »

There are a metric a$$ ton of them here is Iraq. To the point the we were allowed to sign out bb guns from base defense to shoot them as long as we dispose of the bodies.

lokidog · « **Reply #24 on:** July 25, 2011, 08:25:06 PM »

One of our neighbors on the island has said she has seen them.

MtnMuley · « **Reply #25 on:** July 25, 2011, 08:38:34 PM »

I kill every one I see, and leave them lay. Evasive species that I don't want around.

lokidog · « **Reply #26 on:** July 25, 2011, 08:40:45 PM »

Quote from: MtnMuley on July 25, 2011, 08:38:34 PM

I kill every one I see, and leave them lay. Evasive species that I don't want around.

Would you eat a mourning dove or band-tailed pigeon? If so, why would you just leave them lay? Just curious?

MtnMuley · « **Reply #27 on:** July 25, 2011, 08:46:57 PM »

I eat every mourning dove I shoot. I don't hunt pigeons, and consider these birds as over grown starlings.

lokidog · « **Reply #28 on:** July 25, 2011, 09:19:45 PM »

Maybe you can donate them to someone that would appreciate the fresh meat? I'll let this go now. Good shooting.

Wanttohuntmore · « **Reply #29 on:** July 25, 2011, 09:23:43 PM »

I've seen them up in Hancock just over Eatonville (the cliff right above Eatonville). Also have seen morning doves so double check before you shoot.

dawei · « **Reply #30 on:** July 26, 2011, 03:03:44 PM »

Quote from: Suncrest Sniper

Yeah getting a picture of them is tough for positive ID but I'm pretty sure it's what they are. So far the only thing I bad i have seen them do is harass the local crows that come through every few days.

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Here you go.....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_Collared_Dove

Maverick · « **Reply #31 on:** July 26, 2011, 09:54:11 PM »

they're a dove and taste like dove. They eat grain. They're just bigger. I don't mind eating them one bit!

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