Eurasian Collared-Doves
Nesting in Kearney, NE


The red circle marks the nesting area of the Eurasian Collared-Doves in Kearney, Nebraska.

This is the report as listed in the NeBirds Archive 

Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 10:21:58 -0500
From: ROBIN HARDING 
Subject: Eurasian Collared-Dove update

Nebraska birders,

Most of you have heard that there is a pair of Eurasian
Collared-Doves nesting in Kearney.  I got word just
today that the eggs hatched while we were on
vacation last Thursday (May 14).  Roger and Marilyn
Newcomb live accross the street from the cedar tree
with the nest and they have been keeping us posted
as to its progress.  If you would like to see the 
doves, call the Newcombs at 308-236-5187.  They
would love to show you the nest.  They live at
402 E. 32nd Street.  This is the first nesting of
the doves in Nebraska that I know of and the second
sighting of adult Eurasian Collared-Doves.  The first 
Nebraska record of the doves was one adult at Richard
and Marty Mathieson's home in Shelton last November.

Good birding,
Robin

Update posted 7 July 1998

Just wanted to let you know the Eurasian Collared Dove count is now at seven. I only raise the count when I can see that many of them at the same time. They flutter around a lot when they are active, so counting as I can see them at the same time, takes the guesswork out of it.

I now feed them in front of my driveway in anticipation their staying the winter. My driveway will usually be clear, so it will be a good place to feed. I feed them twice a day, and they are usually patiently waiting on the powerlines. I put corn out late at night so it will be there in the morning. They start at 6:00AM for breakfast.

I believe the number will continue to increase, as I'm sure there are two nesting pairs. Will advise you if more news.

Roger..........

Update posted 29 August 1998

As of August 29, 1998 the Eurasian Collared-Doves and a White-winged Dove were still being seen at 402 E. 32nd Street, Kearney. On that date, Joe Gubanyi saw a White-winged Dove. Also on that date, Mark Urwiller and John Kozak saw four of the Eurasian Collared-Doves and a White-winged Dove.

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