bbqkid8 Senior Member  More info | Aug 05, 2008 16:05 | #1 Hello all, this bird was on my driveway over the weekend and I've taken some pictures... I have no idea what it is, however, it's pretty tame and it's actually still in my backyard. I have since put out some water and seeds for it to feed on... I guess it now has a reason to stay  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size. Brian,
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scrumpy Goldmember  3,664 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jun 2004 Location: Dorset, England More info | Aug 05, 2008 16:16 | #2 It's a species of pigeon. Note it has a ring on its leg, so it's domesticated. David: Canon EOS 400D - Canon EF70-300mm f/4-55.6 IS USM -Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4.5 DC Macro - Sigma 50-500 'Bigma' - Speedlite 580EX 11 - Better Beamer
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Aug 05, 2008 16:23 | #3 Yeah, I noticed the ring as well, plus its behaviour. I am located in Mississauga, Ontario. About 20km west of Toronto. Brian,
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Postiemon Member 200 posts Joined Jan 2007 Location: Ottawa, On. Canada More info | Aug 05, 2008 17:44 | #4 I believe that this is a Carrier Pigeon, although it could also be a Dragoon depending on the overall size. Either way it's a domestic breed for exhibition. Definitely an escapee and can be identified as to owner from the band.
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Aug 05, 2008 18:06 | #5 Thanks for the insight. I've googled Carrier and Dragoon and both seem like they might be it... Brian,
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canonloader Cream of the Crop  More info | Aug 05, 2008 21:08 | #6 That thing looks like it had a vulture for an egg sitter. Mitch- ____...^.^...____
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stardrop Senior Member  323 posts Joined Feb 2008 Location: Halifax, NS More info | Aug 05, 2008 22:09 | #7 Can you get a good shot of the leg band? The numbers/letters will enable you to track back to it's owner. Heather
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Aug 06, 2008 01:35 | #8 I will try... let's see what my 70-200mm f/4 can do! Brian,
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Anyways, if anyone knows what it is, please help!
