Ringed Turtle Dove

[Bob & Marilyn Parsons <rparsons at cougar dot netutah dot net>]

While attending a Family Gathering at Bryce National Park this week I was
amazed to see a Ringed Turtle Dove.  I know there are escapees but strays
are also seen throughout the U.S.  How to tell?  I don't know but it was an
interesting bird to see in Utah.  It flew into a Ponderosa about 10 feet
from me and stayed for 5 minutes before flying off.  At least I have seen a
Ringed Turtle Dove in Utah that is not in a cage.  My wife appreciated it
since I made her drive all the way into the middle of L.A. many years ago
to find my first.

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