Stan, Donna, Rick --
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Subject: Re: Band tailed pigeon?
<< I think I saw a BTP at my feeder last evening. Hadn`t seen this before.
STAN RAY
>>
<<I have about 20 that hang around my feeder in Mukilteo all year long (big
birds with big appetites!). Feel fortunate you only have one!
(*v*) Donna Ferrill
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>Hey Stan,
Where do you live? If you're in Seattle, Band-tailed Pigeons are
relatively common.
Rick Romea
>>

The Washington State Dept of Fish and Wildlife is conducting surveys this
year and next to study Band-Tailed Pigeon populations, which are on the
decline in our state. I used to have 5-10 hanging around every spring and
summer, this year I saw 3 birds for one day, that's it. If you want to
participate in the surveys, contact WDFW at 206-775-1311.

Marlene Penry
Seattle, WA
mpenry at compuserve.com