Friday Feathered Feature
Showcasing a different bird species each week
At first glance, a Eurasian Collared-Dove may appear to be a very large Mourning Dove before you notice the dark collar mark or squared off tail that differs from the Mourning Dove’s pointed one. Locally, we find them in and around Arlington and at farmsteads that have conifer trees.
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The Bufflehead, seemingly such a round and buoyant bird, will quickly vanish under the pond of its choice, leaving rings of water radiating from its dive. Watching a Bufflehead, you’ll notice they spend a lot of time foraging under water, by some reports up to 50% of the time.
Photo by Kaitlin Svabek
