Doves On My Balcony Part 4

by Mihoko Tokoro
(Woodland Hills, CA)

After the last month's success story, the new couple laid 2 eggs in the same nest. One hatched 2 days before the second one, so the chicks are in 2 different sizes!! It's so amazing how fast they grow.

This couple amuses me because the father is a slacker... he comes in so late in the morning around 10:30 a.m. and he falls asleep file watching the babies. One day, the mother came in at around 2 p.m., so his shift was only 4 hours!! mmm... maybe they need a nanny?

Also, he leaves before the mother comes in letting the babies defend themselves alone. Soon, the mother comes in just like a clockwork. Amazing!

My balcony must be very suitable for nesting. The chicks are healthy and am so happy to report another success story!! In a week or so, the nest will be empty but there will be 2 more happy chicks flying in the vast California sky....

Hope you enjoy the pix.. taken by my pro-photographer.

Mihoko