tidal zone juvie
(our native dove)
Mourning Dove MODO (Zenaida macroura)
Juvenile by obvious gape feature
near Tetayut Creek mouth
Saanichton Bay
Central Saanich BC
Background vegetation
Sea Asparagus (Salicornia virginica)
a nice surprise to see this individual feeding along the tidal zone
this year successful nesting(s?) were near to the treatment plant, not too far east of this location with obs. of territorial displays/vocalizations and family groups after fledging
Local hotspot to see this species is the Martindale Valley - with areas near Garcia's Nursery being the most populous/reliable i know of generally & for flocking up.
A somewhat surprising recently noted breeding location is area top of Observatory Hill.
DSCN4846 modo juve saan bay
love the blue eye ring feature evident here
(click on image for closer/detailed view)
tidal zone juvie
(our native dove)
Mourning Dove MODO (Zenaida macroura)
Juvenile by obvious gape feature
near Tetayut Creek mouth
Saanichton Bay
Central Saanich BC
Background vegetation
Sea Asparagus (Salicornia virginica)
a nice surprise to see this individual feeding along the tidal zone
this year successful nesting(s?) were near to the treatment plant, not too far east of this location with obs. of territorial displays/vocalizations and family groups after fledging
Local hotspot to see this species is the Martindale Valley - with areas near Garcia's Nursery being the most populous/reliable i know of generally & for flocking up.
A somewhat surprising recently noted breeding location is area top of Observatory Hill.
DSCN4846 modo juve saan bay
love the blue eye ring feature evident here
(click on image for closer/detailed view)