Doves On Light Fixture.

by Mary Ellen
(Quincy, MA)

Three or four years ago two doves nested on the light fixture on my second floor balcony. Fascinating, watching them take turns minding the nest.

My two cats were utterly fascinated and, of course, I had to ban them from the balcony for the duration.

After the eggs were hatched and the babies were big enough, I watched the mother and father fly down to the patio table, encouraging the babies to follow them; then down to the chair, and finally to the floor.

The parents then flew down to the grass (this whole thing actually took hours), urging the babies to follow. Their flights were successful. Wonderful parenting! They must have been so proud. I certainly was!

Well, two doves arrived this morning. (They have been scouting around for a couple of days) The nest building has begun. Could these be the same doves?

There are a 110 identical balconies here. Seems strange that another set of doves have chosen it. I love my cats, but I also love watching the doves so, again, the cats have to stay indoors.