FreeLists / bristol-birds / [bristol-birds] Re: Strange Dove Action

[James Brooks <comeback@xxxxxxxx>]

Did you see any signs of a radio tracking device on this bird? From the 
actions you describe this could well be a case of such a device picking 
up a stray frequency from a hip-hop station, and would be a natural 
reaction to this sort of music.
Good that you got video. Combined with the right set of rap lyrics you 
might have the next hit dance.
This does not detract from your original theory of a neurological 
disorder. Much of gangsta rap also emanates from a neurological 
disorder. I leave it to your discretion whether or not to call DEA on 
the possibility this bird might be dealing to other doves on the block.
James Brooks
Jonesborough, TN

Mayhorn wrote:

>Bristol Area Birders,
>Yesterday from my window I was watching some Mourning Doves at my feeders,
>when I noticed something unusual. One of the doves would take a few steps
>forward, then suddenly walk in reverse with its tail in the air. It kept
>repeating this action, sometimes backing up as much as 5 or 6 feet. It would
>then fly back to its original feeding spot and start again. It seemed as if
>the bird had no control over its reversing action. It was not backing up in
>response to other birds, because at times there would be no other birds in
>its immediate area. Also it would sometimes change directions while backing.
>After looking at video of the bird several times it is my belief that this
>dove has a neurological problem over which it has no control. It otherwise
>seemed to be a healthy bird. Has anyone else seen behavior of this type?
>
>Roger Mayhorn
>Grundy, VA
>
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