We've had a pale variant Eurasian Collared-Dove in our yard in Pacifica the
last couple of days. Sometimes considered a morph, but recent speculation
centers on a mutation of the Slc45a2 gene possibly a consequence of
hybridization with "Ringed Turtle-Dove" a domestic form of Barbary Dove.
The origin of these birds remains unclear.
Also in our yard was a late White-throated Sparrow on 21 April.
And lastly a Swainson's Thrush was singing in the willows behind Mezza Luna
restaurant in El Granada last Wednesday evening.
On Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:55:40 -0700, "Leonie Batkin via groups.io"
<leonie.batkin23...> wrote:
>The LESSER BLACKED GULL first reported by Noah Arthur is here at Pomponio State. Marti Freeland posted earlier this morning it was here. Currently feeding on something.
>
>A LONG awaited County bird for Leonie.
>
>Ron Thorn
>Leonie Batkin
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Joseph Morlan, Pacifica, CA
