November 20, 2008

TURTLE DOVE:

Turtle Dove: Uncommon Passage Migrant

1 pair of Turtle Doves are reported as having bred at Hainault Forest in 2003 by the late Mr. Mike Dennis, and were considered to be a Resident Breeding Bird then. It is not known if they have bred since 2003. They are occasionally seen on migration.

sightings 2010: 4 so far
  • May 8th - 2 over Wanstead Flats
  • May 19th - 1 in Wanstead Flats
  • September 25th - 1 over Wanstead Flats
sightings 2009: 6
  • 3rd September 2009, 1 over Wanstead Flats
  • 19th May 2009, 1 over Woodford Green
  • 12th May 2009, 1 over Fairlop
  • 10th May 2009, 2 over Woodford Green
  • 9th May 2009, 1 over Wanstead Park

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