Birders,
Barbary Doves are reasonably easily seen in the northern suburbs of Adelaide,
particularly in the Salisbury area. They were first reported in the early
1980's around Adelaide at Parkside, Para Hills and Brighton and later College
Park and St Peters. Sporadic efforts were made by NPWS officers to destroy them
when reported including a nesting pair at Para Vista but little attempt is now
made probably due to a lack of resources. Whilst not as obvious as the
ubiquitous and well established Spotted Turtle-Dove in the area it remains
doubtful a self sustaining population exists here. Birds are frequently
deliberately released (particularly at ethnic weddings!) They remain tied to
human presence having not been seen away from inner suburban habitation. As
mentioned in previous postings on this topic the birds remain extremely tame
and will allow a close approach particularly when nesting. One observer in the
area regularly picks up the birds off their nest in a hanging pot plant to
remove and destroy the eggs.
As for "ticking" them it is very much up to the individual. They are now on my
Australian List but I personally do not include feral introductions to any
country on my World List
Regards
David Harper
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