Record #:

8926

Author(s):

Godfrey, Michael A.

Abstract:

In the June 1972, issue of Wildlife in North Carolina, Godfrey described three animals with “Carolina” in their names. In this article he describes another, the mourning dove, known scientifically as Zenaidura nacroura carolinensis.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 36 Issue 10, Oct 1972, p22, 26, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mourning dove; Animals--Nomenclature

Record #:

36164

Author(s):

Hester, F. Eugene

Abstract:

A physically and economically feasible solution for the decrease of forests: bird boxes. Among the species that could make this structure for the birds were bluebirds and Carolina wrens.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 83 Issue 2, March/April 2019, p30-31 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Birds--Nests; Bluebirds; Wrens; Woodpeckers; Mourning dove; Owls; Birds, Protection of

Record #:

37835

Author(s):

Allison, Don

Abstract:

Dove hunting is a major sport in the southeastern states, and there is much discourse over the regulations set forth by the Fish and Wildlife Service, such as opening dates, season length, and management techniques.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 9, Sept 1950, p14-16, 18 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Dove hunting; Birds, Protection of; Mourning dove

Record #:

37879

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

Due to a prolonged winter in 1940, the population for mourning doves decreased, and the number has continued to fall.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 10, Oct 1950, p18-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mourning dove; Mourning dove--Research

Record #:

6624

Author(s):

Allison, Don

Abstract:

Since 1949, more than 5,400 mourning doves have been trapped and banded in the state. The data obtained, now being analyzed, are revealing important information relative to the life history and management of the species. Allison discusses the mourning dove banding program, including results of banding, troubles encountered in trapping, and cooperation of sportsmen.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 17 Issue 1, Jan 1953, p11-14, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mourning dove; Bird banding

Record #:

3015

Author(s):

Almy, Gerald A.

Abstract:

Solo dove hunting can be enjoyable and rewarding if a hunter follows a few guidelines, including scouting the hunting area, determining flight patterns, and occasionally changing stands.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 60 Issue 9, Sept 1996, p10-15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fowling; Mourning dove

Record #:

3477

Author(s):

Saxon, John L.

Abstract:

The speedy dove is one of the more difficult birds to hunt, but attention to such things as starting with the gun muzzle up, using decoys, and taking time, will improve a dove hunter's success.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 61 Issue 9, Sept 1997, p14-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mourning dove

Record #:

6600

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

From March to September the melodic cooing of a mourning dove can be heard across the state. The bird is a joy to birders and a target for hunters. It is also the only game bird that breeds in all forty-eight continental states. Amundson discusses the dove's history, characteristics, breeding and food habits, enemies, and migration patterns.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 9, Sept 1951, p4-6, 21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mourning dove