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| I've done lots of reading, but haven't found an answer. I'm in the process of taking down two large leyland cypresses. Was disheartened to find a baby dove had fallen and I couldn't see the nest so I could return the baby to it. Have now found it, one hatchling remains. My question is how soon after fledge can I remove the nest so the parents don't reuse the nest. Do the fledglings return for awhile?
Despite the fact I'm working on the other tree, the parents are continuing to sit on the nest. I hope to observe them feeding. I'll really appreciate your help. Rosie |
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- Posted by renee_2006 (My Page) on Wed, May 23, 12 at 15:46
| When nestlings fledge they don't return to the nest. You can removed the nest after all nestlings leave. |
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- Posted by rosiew (rosemarywalsh@bellsouth.net) on Wed, May 23, 12 at 18:15
| Renee, many thanks for prompt reply. I'm not as bird savvy as you folks so want to make sure I understand. Does fledging mean taking flight out of the nest, as in first time, and not returning? Hope you see this or that someone else replies. I got another good look at the baby a while ago, bright black eyes watching me! Rosie, Sugar Hill, GA |
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| Yes, when the fledgeling leaves the nest it has fledged. |
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- Posted by rosiew (rosemarywalsh@bellsouth.net) on Wed, May 30, 12 at 18:25
| Saw the baby today perched on a branch just a couple of inches from the nest, with parent on the nest. Checked just now - no sign of either of them. This has been a great opportunity, have had several kids quietly observing with me. The parent became alarmed once and flew from the nest, doing the "I'm wounded" performance. My 10 y/o friend Emily did a very graceful imitation of that flight the next day for visiting relatives. Thank you for the guidance you provided. I really appreciate it. Rosie, Sugar Hill, GA |
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