Pam, Which raptor or raptors would take advantage of the new entree on the menu has been a question that's intrigued me since they first started showing up 20+ years ago. I have kept my eyes open and also posed the question to COBIRDS a long time ago. The co-winners seem to be Cooper's Hawk and Great Horned Owl, but Prairie Falcon, Sharp-shins, Red-tails, probably Northern Goshawk, and maybe others like Northern Harrier and Merlin no doubt get in on the act. Of course, human dove hunters have also benefited.
Dave Leatherman Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 11:59:39 -0700 Subject: [cobirds] Question about raptors and Collared Doves From: [email protected] To: [email protected]; [email protected] We own two acres of mostly prairie (unfortunately planted in Smooth Brome), south and west of the little village of Hygiene. We are constantly finding piles of Collared Dove feathers indicating a kill site Are these invaders aiding the success of our indigenous raptors? With their plump size, they make a fine meal and one that seems a bit easier to catch than other species. Pam -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/CAF2zbdvadRTxtT5S1ACCx95hvhQN_40XWSf_CJ0iDhEOkFmzig%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/SNT148-W3872BFFA7925B75CC314DDC15E0%40phx.gbl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
