The Inca has become a favorite disappearing species for several of us, I think.
It is always heartening to hear of sightings—not to mention the pressing need
to put a certain resident of Austin more firmly in his place J
David Shelburne
From: leasbirds-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:leasbirds-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On ;
Behalf Of Anthony Hewetson
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2016 4:59 PM
To: texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; leasbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; Anthony Hewetson
Subject: [leasbirds] Inca Doves in Lubbock
Greetings All:
I was just out watering my butterflies (I mist every flower in the yard,
censusing butterflies as I go) and heard the most amazing sound: an Inca Dove
barking from the depths of my largest brush pile. As I continued misting,
various birds were roused and a brace of Inca Doves burst from the brush pile,
cleared the fence, and dropped into my neighbor's yard.
This may not sound that amazing but this is the first sign I have seen of Inca
Dove in my neighborhood for some time - probably since early 2014 or so.
Very exciting!
Anthony 'Fat Tony' Hewetson; Lubbock
