Nesting Doves in Joshua Tree, CA-Part 2

by 4deboids
(Joshua Tree, CA)

Mother (?) and Babies

It has been several weeks now since the Doves have returned to the nest. I can watch the nest from my kitchen window and last week I noticed the twigs were moving under the Dove. Within a couple of days a little beak popped up and the adults started feeding it. Today I notice 2 little beaks.

So there are 2 baby doves now. It is so interesting to watch the two adults taking turns feeding the babies. Sometimes the babies get so close to the edge I have to walk away and hope that it does not fall out.

I have several Sparrows nesting in one of my Joshua Trees and one day after a rather strong wind passed thru, I found 6 small dead babies on the ground under the tree. It was very sad.

I have posted a couple of photos of the new family. I read that the adults will lay more eggs after the babies leave the nest. So while I hide away in the house to escape the heat this summer, I can look forward to watching the Doves.