[obol] Band-tailed Pigeons, Illinois Valley, Jos. Co

[Romain Cooper]

In the 2nd & 3rd week of August, up to 4 Band-tailed pigeons were 
visiting and eating berries from a cascara tree near our yard here on 
the edge of the valley in the Illinois Valley, Josephine Co.

During the last 2 weeks, flocks (could be one flock?) of about 20 to 
35 Band-taileds have been in the vicinity and are often in Madrone 
trees foraging on the berries.  Saw a large flock as recently as Oct 
12.  Many madrones here are LOADED with berries this season.

Romain Cooper


>----- Original Message -----
>   From: Scott Carpenter
>   To: obol
>   Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 7:54 PM
>   Subject: [obol] Band-tailed Pigeons
>
>
>   Although I haven't seen a flock of 35 like Greg, I have noticed more of
>this species this October than the previous three Octobers.
>
>   Around mid-September, I noticed that the two pairs that bred near my house
>(and their offspring) were gone, and my sightings of this species in SW
>Portland decreased.  Then, over the past two weeks, I've noticed an increase
>over what I was seeing in mid September.  Although I'm not keeping track of
>the counts, I believe I'm seeing at least 6+ per day while going about my
>non-birding activities in SW Portland.  This stands out to me as being
>unusual relative to the previous three Octobers I've lived here.  Anyone
>happen to know their peak migration date?  Average departure date?
>Percentage of breeding population that does not migrate?
>
>   Scott Carpenter
>   SW Portland