Common or Ruddy Ground-dove

["Kristin Purdy" <kristinpurdy at comcast dot net>]

I just got a call (11:00 am, Sunday) from Arnold Smith, manager of the 
Morgan Wastewater Treatment Lagoons in Morgan City, Morgan County.  He 
and his son Aaron believe they have either a Common Ground-dove or a 
Ruddy Ground-dove at the lagoons.  They're both sure the bird is not an 
Inca Dove.  Aaron is leaning toward female Ruddy Ground-dove.  They say 
the bird is rather wary; Arnold has put out seed to encourage the bird 
to stick around.

The lagoons are normally locked and ground-dove seekers will need to 
contact Arnold for entry.  His work cell phone number, which will be 
available for awhile into this afternoon, is 791-5390.  Arnold's home 
phone number is 829-3383.

To reach the lagoons, take I-84 to exit 103, Morgan.  Turn east.  Take 
the next left at 700 East and note your odometer.  Exactly 1 mile later, 
turn left on a narrow road and drive under the interstate.  You'll cross 
over the railroad and through agricultural fields before you reach the 
gates to the lagoons.  Remember, it's imperative you contact Arnold 
before visiting because the gates might be locked.

Kris

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