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Dove Nest On Patio Wicker Chair

by Susan Baggett
(Sanger, California)

Dove in wicker chair

Dove in wicker chair

Where would a dove couple build a safe nest away from harm and prey? On a wicker chair out on an upstairs outdoor deck, of course. We were fascinated watching our dove couple pick out their spot and slowly build a precarious little nest by bring in twigs and pushing them around on the chair.

Finally the nest was built, and two eggs were laid. We were able to see this couple and their actions very close up by watching them through the window, which is 3 feet from the chair. (They couldn't see us) We watched them make the "shift change" from male to female, and also watched one of the birds fly in and try to "patch up" the nest a bit after a windy day.

Finally, we saw some moving little bits of furry feather under the parent bird, and then were able to watch the mother feed the little beak of one of the birds when its head tumbled out a little bit from under her. This was very interesting! It looked like she was regurgitating into the baby bird's beak, (which was what she was doing)

This may be the same couple who built a nest in our fern plant last year, but since I took the plant down, they decided on the wicker chair. Now we will watch these birds up close through the window until the babies are grown and fly away.

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May 01, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		That looks like a perfectly logical place
by: Anonymous

to make a nest. Flat and close to the ground so the babies don't have such a big jump to learn to fly. I am pleased to know that there is a chance that my doves may favor my household again by starting another family here.
Apr 21, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		happen to me
by: susan

same thing happen to me birds left now
Apr 14, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Great story!
by: Anonymous

They're so smart, aren't they? Building where they'll be bothered the least! Wonderful to watch. Best of luck to your little Doves and their upcoming babies.

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