Northern Pygmy-Owl predation on Eurasian Collared-Dove
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Steve Bouricius
Feb 10, 2026, 7:40:01 PM (24 hours ago) Feb 10
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Deb had worked to rake the collection of leaves and sticks from the main
pathway through the 800 ft. wildlife shelter-belt on our farm in order
to walk more quietly. This afternoon, she stepped through and flushed a
Pygmy-Owl from the ground to a nearby olive tree. In it's talons are
the remains of a Eurasian Collared-Dove, already substantially
consumed. The dove would have outweighed the owl by 2-4 times. It
seems we have a well fed Pygmy-Owl in the yard.
In past years, I haven't found Pygmy-Owls to remain into a second day at
our farm on Central Orchard Mesa. Tomorrow is another day and there's
more of the dove remaining. We'll see, and hope. There are plenty more
collared doves to feast on.
Steve, and Deb Bouricius
Palisade, CO
pathway through the 800 ft. wildlife shelter-belt on our farm in order
to walk more quietly. This afternoon, she stepped through and flushed a
Pygmy-Owl from the ground to a nearby olive tree. In it's talons are
the remains of a Eurasian Collared-Dove, already substantially
consumed. The dove would have outweighed the owl by 2-4 times. It
seems we have a well fed Pygmy-Owl in the yard.
In past years, I haven't found Pygmy-Owls to remain into a second day at
our farm on Central Orchard Mesa. Tomorrow is another day and there's
more of the dove remaining. We'll see, and hope. There are plenty more
collared doves to feast on.
Steve, and Deb Bouricius
Palisade, CO
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