>Several band-tailed pigeons have suddenly appeared high in the hemlocks and
>cedars on my property. I've lived here for about 2 1/2 years and have
never
>seen them around. The Audubon field guide indicates they are fairly common
>to the NW, but I've not seen them before in the 2 1/2 years I've lived
here.
>Are they more common in the Seattle area?

There is at least one small flock of Band-tailed Pigeons in Aberdeen. But
nothing like the 40+ bird flocks I used to see in Federal Way. Too many
Rock Doves, I assume.

Bruce W Fischer Jr.
Aberdeen, WA
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