This dove is sitting on her 3rd clutch of eggs this spring. The nest is perched on the crossbeams above our balcony, and the cats love to stroll the railing staring up at her lustfully. I mentioned spring came early in March this year, and then we had a freezing spell in April, but she sat on those eggs faithfully in the cold until they hatched. I've already seen her crank out 2 sets of chicks so far... She must be a veritable breeding machine! Being from a family of 9 kids, I heard countless jokes to that effect growing up, but really… no joking aside. I’m going to try to snap a shot of the chicks when they hatch – I’d assume this will be her last of the season, if not, my hat’s off to her for stamina!
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You know...I was attacked by one of those recently...I'm trying to figure out what that means.
Michele sent me to say hello.
Freaky! Glad you seem to be OK, tho :)
You've captured a little slice of creation in this image. Pretty magical, in my book.
Whatever hatches, he/she/they will be immensely lucky to have such a dedicated mother. And a human observer to watch over it all.
Oh Yes!! Aren't these dear Doves, The Best? First of all they mate for life! HELLO? And I've had nests that were built by one two-some that another two-some took over, later...So, maybe it was her...OR maybe it was another dear dear Dove couple, you know?
I love this time of year, don't you? Thanks so much for your visit and your comment....LOVE LOVE LOVE this picture, and I hope you let me know if you do get some photo's of the "baby's"...
Thanks for the visit, Hanulf. I posted about a bird family on my porch this spring.
My next-door neighbor is from Sweden and she experienced the abnormal warmth there this year too.
Carmi - I agree!
OOLOTH - Yes, they're beautiful, aren't they? I'll let you know when/if I get the shot!
Kenju - Cool, I'll go read about it... and yes, the global warming thing is pretty weird...
Grey doves always make me think of someone very dear to me....
Just saying.
THIRD clutch??? Wow! No wonder there are so many of them!
Here from Michele's.
Hi. Thanks for dropping by my blog :)
It's great that it's Spring again. Everything is waking up! Great pic!
wow, that's a respectable output for a year. I bet those cats are really licking their mouths.
that's so cool to watch her nest. we dont' really get to see any birds nest unless its pigeons. lol
Buffy - Who?!
Pearl - you bet they are! ;)
Michelle - well, you know pigeons are a form of doves...
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