Went and had another look at the Violet-eared Doves this morning, both were still feeding well on seeds in the potato field.
Juvenile Violet-eared Dove

Juvenile Violet-eared Dove showing white tips to outer tail feathers
Adult Violet-eared Dove
Adult Violet-eared Dove showing a couple of violet coloured feathers on the neck
Lots of Long Tailed Meadow Larks in the field this morning along with a small numberof Black Chinned Siskin, House Sparrow, Falkland Thrush & a couple of Dark Faced Ground Tyrants.

Female Long Tailed Meadow Lark
On the Beach there was a juvenile Southern Caracara along with Kelp Goose, Magellanic Oystercatcher, Kelp Gull, Dolphin Gull and a couple of Two Banded Plovers.
Juvenile Southern Caracara |
• Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - Doves and the Red Plum
Finally joined the Endurance yesterday. It does not look brilliant. A lot of work before I sail back into southern waters. Just hope they keep her.