In Merriwa, NSW, the call of a Peaceful Dove sounds out above the early morning bird chorus:

Peaceful Doves are small doves, coloured shades of grey with an apricot tinge, and a blue ring of bare skin around the eye.

Common name: Peaceful Dove
Scientific name: Geopelia placida
Approximate length: 20-24 cm
Date spotted: 13 September 2025 (spring)
Location: Merriwa, New South Wales, Australia: 32°23’36.0″S 150°41’07.8″E