[TN-Bird] Disoriented, sick(?) mourning dove??

Just a few minutes ago, a mourning dove here in the Charlotte Park section  
of West Nashville was displaying some very unusual behavior which I've never  
observed before.  It was moving around and around in a circle and going  
backwards.  It was falling down, trying to keep its balance by  extending its 
wings 
and flopping around.  Although other doves were  around, it did not appear to 
be threatened.  It acted more disoriented and  out of control.  It finally 
flew a few feet and repeated the behavior some  more.   Finally, it gained 
enough 
"steam" to clear the deck rail and  fly out of sight accompanied by two other 
doves.  It appeared to be an  adult, not a wobbly youngster.  Other doves are 
playing their chasing  games and other usual "dove things," but this bird 
just didn't seem  "right."  I've never seen any bird act like that before.  
Bird  
flu?  Nerve disorder?  Do you have any ideas?  All the other  doves seem 
"normal."
 
Dee Thompson
Nashville, TN


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