<<...I am not a big fan of introducing things. Regarding the Wild Turkeys, I
do think tracking their population/range changes offers significant insights
into population dynamics, so reporting sightings at new locations, etc is of
import.

This is especially true for species like Eurasian Collared Dove (and in CA-
Spotted Dove), wherein local introductions are less likely...>>

A couple of weeks ago I saw a Eurasian Collared Dove on Ruston Way between
Les Davis Pier and The Lobster Shop, foraging with some Rock Doves. A woman
got within two feet of it and bent down to pick it up, and it flew away.
She got really close. I figured that it was a local escapee, so didn't
report it. It was a beautiful bird.


Jim Brewster
Tacoma
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