Baby Doves: First Set

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Baby Doves: First Set

Baby Doves

I started noticing twigs all over in a corner above our front door. I kept sweeping them away only to discover more the next day.

Why I looked up I don't know, but there sat a beautiful dove. So my husband and I started watching. Checked out the internet on their habits. Watched for the babies. Low and behold one day I noticed a couple of little heads.

Soon they started getting larger until one day I just stood there and one flew away. I was saddened to think the one was left by itself, not for long. Probably the next day the other flew off.

So before long, here they came again. Going through the same ritual. Today 2 little doves are getting ready to fly away. I am not a bird watcher but this has been a beautiful experience.

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Aug 19, 2009
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Starting life's journey...
by: Robin

What adorable little faces looking down on you. Great picture! I hope they always find the nest on your porch a safe and welcoming place to start their life's journey.

Aug 17, 2009
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Flew the Coup
by: Dave

The second set of babies left the nest today but not too far. They flew to the next level to the right of the nest and sat all day.

One actually went back to the nest as if to say "I'm not ready". Later in the afternoon my wife and I went to check on them and they had moved on. Now we will wait patiently for the next set (hopefully).

Aug 15, 2009
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Dove Visitors
by: Phyllis

Enjoyed your story--it's great to have dove visitors.

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