Doves take over my Staghorn fern

by Julie
(Fort Myers, Florida)

I obtained a staghorn fern which is and this one is pricier and more difficult to keep alive and healthy. I have given this plant TLC and extra care. I would put old bread in it a fruit peels.

One day I was walking into my condo and a dove flies out of my fern and fluttered into my face. I realized two doves were building a nest in my hanging fern. I tried shooing them away all day. They diligently persisted in bringing twigs and nesting material. I noticed the next morning that only one dove was left and building had stopped. Mama bird did not fly away when I approached. She just looked at me and sat. I went up on the balcony and saw two big eggs under mama.

I even had a barbecue outside with 7 guests milling in and out the door. Mama dove seemed unbothered. They didn't even notice the well camouflaged mother. They were amazed that she was so still...only cocking her head at observers. I'm told it is a sign of good luck if baby birds nest near your door. I just wish mama, papa, and babies luck. if my calculations are right, I should meet beautiful baby doves next weekend.

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Doves Nesting In Plant Container

by Heather B
(Arizona)

Keeping The Eggs Nice And Warm

I was wondering for a few days why every time I opened the front door a dove would fly away...Then I discovered that they had built a nest in where I had a spider plant, the plant died a while ago but I just left it up there.

I was very happy and excited for the eggs to hatch at first there was only one egg but now there's two however they been there for about three weeks and still haven’t hatched.

I hope they will hatch soon and aren't bad, I want to check the eggs but know its best not to interfere.

The male dove is used to me now and lets me take a closer look they're so cute.

I've included a picture of him sitting on the eggs.

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