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Nesting Mourning Dove

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Posted by dovewatcher (My Page) on
Fri, May 8, 09 at 21:45

I discovered a nesting mourning dove this evening, in my petunia plant on my porch. She is just lovely, 2 eggs.

I am so excited! If I have my dates right, we should have baby doves somewhere between May 20-22.

What should I know? How can I help? Should I help?

Can I still water my plant? I'd like to keep it alive for the birds, wouldn't that be better for them? But I don't want to disturb the eggs or the mom.

I have pictures already, I hope I can share them here somewhere. I am amazed, the mom is so calm!

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RE: Nesting Mourning Dove

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We had a pair last spring in our hanging petunias. This year they are back but it was too early for the plants so its just a hanger with leaf mulch in it. Last year we continued to water the plant and the birds were fine with that. Only once did I accidently nudge one and she flew off to do the broken wing dance - but she was back shortly. We have a nice digital record of it. This year I'm also keeping a written account. What fun!

  
 

 

 


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