Dove on Garage Door Opener.
by Karen
(Lewisville, TX)
LoveyDovey
LoveyDovey built her nest about 2 weeks ago on our door opener. We are pretty sure her mate (found a dead dove in the yard) was killed in a hail storm or by the neighbor cat.
We have provided water and wild bird seed for her but not sure if she is eating it. I will post an update and more pictures of the fledglings when they pop up!!
Update
LoveyDovey's Babies
After weeks of worry we finally got a peek at the babies yesterday when mama left the nest. She was gone quite a long time so more worry if she was able to come back, well not only did mama return but long lost papa was with her.
I have a feeling unbeknownst to us they were switching all along. We were relieved to see her mate was not the dead bird we found in the yard.
I am guessing they are about 8 days old. A week ago we saw white egg shell pieces in the driveway along with some Hawk droppings so then we worried the nest had been attacked, but she stuck to her business and you can see the results!!
