ML234981111

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

*RARE* Continuing since yesterday, May 13, 2020. Thanks to homeowner Ms. Edie Meckes for friendly welcome and chat. Within 10 minutes, at 5:37pm, bird flew into sight, came into tree on which numerous feeders were hung. Then onto ground to gobble safflower that Edie had just scattered. Dove a bit larger than Mourning, with white edge of wing. Bird visited only a few days, last sighting May 15. Reposting message from Matt Sabatine: "Very important to be considerate of the homeowner, other residents in the neighborhood and the very busy (and dangerous) road. Please park along Fairway Ln. and walk north along S Krocks Rd. to the homeowner’s house at 1435 S Krocks Rd. Per neighbor’s wishes, and the homeowner’s, DO NOT stand along the actual road, and DO NOT linger in the area beyond what is necessary to view the bird and move on. It is permissible to stand in the home owner’s driveway but NOT beyond the black fence where the feeding stations are, and do not step into the yard beyond a few feet. The dove was sitting in one of the two large maple trees in the front yard. The homeowner is gracious enough to allow visitors in an area that is not especially conducive to lots of people gathering, not to mention that we are still in the midst of a pandemic, so it is critically important that visitors adhere to the simple rules laid out and practice common sense and due consideration.”

Technical information

Model

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

ISO

500

Focal length

247 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire, auto

f-stop

f/6.5

Shutter speed

1/160 sec

Dimensions

3531 pixels x 2649 pixels

Original file size

2.61 MB