by Pam Buch
(Belmont Bay,VA)
Molly Ground Nesting 2013
This is the second time we have had a morning dove sitting to nest on the ground around our front porch.
by Abbas
(Ujjain, M.P., India)
Dove Incubating On Electric Pole
It was in the early October that I found two Doves were sitting on my window. When I would go near them they would fly.
by teresa
(Miami, Florida)
February 10th, 2014
White Dove
We live on the 19th floor birds never fly in. One day my roommate and I were talking and I see this BEAUTIFUL white dove.
Amazed we just watched him thru the window. He kept coming back everyday. He would follow me from balcony to balcony.
One day I was in the kitchen cooking I could see him and started recording him he flew right up to me he started cooing I was hooked.
I stared putting pictures of him on Facebook and asked my friends what should I name him. Angel is his name.
by Arty
(Saddle Brook NJ)
We could hear these doves for days it seemed but couldn't see anything. Then Penelope D. Drinxwell got involved.
She's my 5 yr old black "classic tuxedo" indoor cat.
We could see her take sudden and extreme interest right outside the living room window. The smallish evergreen in the corner surrounded by our window frame/wall and front door entrance) was obviously the new digs for The Dove Family.
Once, one of them actually had the nerve to sit right on the window ledge (resting during the home-building process no doubt) with nothing to separate Penny and their innocent little heads but 1/16" of window screen mesh.
Penny licked her chops, crouched low, even made envious low hissing sounds to alert us to the intruder right outside the house. She pawed the screen lightly with a few taps but that was all.
by Tee Hudkins
(Sugar Land, Tx)
Two Dove Eggs
Dove Nest on Patio
I went outside this morning to have some coffee and noticed this little nest so cute got a stool and took a picture after I found the two eggs in it.
After a little bit I went in and then came back out and found the mama just sitting there so still and quiet.
Put some bird food out there so it will feel more comfortable.
I've never seen a dove out back or even around my house so I am so excited and hoping to get to witness some babies being hatched.
by Robin Cody
(Racine Wisconsin)
Dove Perched on Bike Handle Bars
I have lived in Racine Wisconsin for almost four years now but have never had the pleasure of a close encounter with such an amazing beautiful creature as the Mornning Dove.
I was blessed to have that encounter today! I have seen Mourning Doves fly through our apartment complex quite often and have had the pleasure of hearing their call too.
However, I've never had the pleasure to view one up close as you will see from the picture I took on May 7, 2012.
by Heidi B.
(Ponca City, OK)
Momma and baby dove
This year is the beginning of my birdwatching journey and I have been trying to create a bird haven in my backyard.
by Rebecca Phillips
(Dewey, Arizona, USA)
Four Dove in the Nest
Starting in March 2012, my husband and I were thrilled to become part of a strange and wonderful new world.
Mourning Doves built a nest in our carport directly across from our kitchen window. We had no idea how much we would learn from them and what great companions they would be.
After six successful little families (12 babies) were launched into the world we were very hopeful that they would come back in March 2013.
We were thrilled to see a new couple take over the old nest. The parents nurtured two little baby Doves to maturity and spent two days trying to launch them into the world.
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Baby Doves
I started noticing twigs all over in a corner above our front door. I kept sweeping them away only to discover more the next day.
Why I looked up I don't know, but there sat a beautiful dove. So my husband and I started watching. Checked out the internet on their habits. Watched for the babies. Low and behold one day I noticed a couple of little heads.
Soon they started getting larger until one day I just stood there and one flew away. I was saddened to think the one was left by itself, not for long. Probably the next day the other flew off.
So before long, here they came again. Going through the same ritual. Today 2 little doves are getting ready to fly away.
I am not a bird watcher but this has been a beautiful experience.
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by M.L. McCroskey
(Bloomington, IN)
A Little Dove in a planter again...
I posted some pictures on this site and stories, LAST year! (I have Doves in a hanging Planter Too)
I thought I didn't want more doves on my porch, because last year I had TWO sets of babies born, and the planter was a different one, which was in the corner of my porch.
I sure had a LOT of seed-looking little black baby bird dew to sweep up that Fall, when I finally cleaned the porch!
But then again, I missed coming out, seeing the baby birds growing up, and watching the mom and dad take turns and come and go :)
So this year, I got another smaller planter, and put just a few artificial flowers around the edge, and hung in towards the front of the porch, still under an eave so they would stay dry.
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by Kyla O'Hearn
(Louisville, Kentucky)
Dove Nesting On Window Sill
Every morning, I awake to the loud noises of my neighbor. Often it is nice to hear, but at seven in the morning it can also be described as annoying.
Annually, I share a window in my room with a dove couple and their hatchlings. Because I have no screen in my window, I suppose it is seen as an ideal nesting place.
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by Darcy Lindner
(Palm Desert, CA)
The babies that survived!
Last summer doves visited my plant stand, laid their two eggs that never hatched.
This year they are back and just had a successful clutch of two birds that hatched, survived and flew away! I felt like a proud caretaker.
Last year the parents didn't lay on the eggs 100% of the time, I noticed a big difference this year with the successful babies, the parents were on the eggs most of the time.
This week, only a few days (4-6) after the babies left, the next brood is on its way. I noticed the doves building the nest again earlier today and this evening the first egg was laid.
Pretty exciting to be hosting my own little dove sanctuary!
by Jenny Peyron
(Clovis,ca,usa)
Hi I don't know much about doves just think it's crazy where this dove decided to make her nest. One day I saw her building it on my patio shelf where I usually keep my outside gardening stuff.
She left and didn't see her come back until one day I walked out I saw two doves sitting there. I laughed and said, so they got caught huh?
by Grace
(Yucca Valley, CA)
We have lived in the Hi Desert of southern California for just over 3 years surrounded by quail, mourning doves, roadrunners, hummingbirds and a wide variety of other wildlife.
by Jackie Balsinger
(Huntington Beach, CA)
We work on oil well site in Huntington Beach, Ca We have Palm Trees here and the morning Doves were nesting in them.
One has taking a liking to humans and hangs with all of us every day. She will fly in the office, when the door is open, and hang on your desk or your head for awhile.
She will follow all of us employees around the yard and make your day a lot brighter because she is in it. We all here have adopted her and she us, we feed her now and watch over her.
It has been amazing how a little bird can brighten up my day like nothing else. I enjoy her welcoming me and the other employees at work with her sitting on our chair, or head, or computer or the like.
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by Karen
(San Tan Valley, Arizona )
San Tan Valley, Arizona
This picture was taken March 13, 2016 San Tan Valley, Arizona
It's nice we can watch them from our dining room window, the wall is about 5 feet from the house on the North side. The nest gets the morning sun from the East.
I was wondering because March 13 was the last day I had seen 2 birds, reading "Morning Dove Habits" was very helpful. Thanks
by Chelsie Hart
(Skokie, IL)
New little friend?
Hello,
This is the first time I have ever had a Dove nest near my home. As you can see, she is very close to my door.
I am new to this, and wondering if this is ok? I don't want to scare her and I do not want her to scare me lol Should I move her? Thank you
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by Anne
(Webster, New York, USA)
Dove Nest in Silk Tree With Dove on Nest
This is our first year with Mourning Doves. They built a nest in an artificial tree that we light with white lights to give a festive appearance to our back deck.
by Erin
(Whitby, ON, Canada)
New net nest - Mourning Doves
Neighbourhood pair have made a nest on the hockey net under our deck.
We shall see if the nest and hatchlings survive the unusual location.
Over the past couple of weeks, the nest has become heavier and has been sinking into the netting - I suppose it’s pretty comfortable, like a hammock!
by Evie
(Laurel, MD)
I've lived in my condo for many years. For the last few years I've noticed a mating couple of doves use my lamp as their home.
They come back to it every spring season. I have now watched them have three broods, 2 at a time.
Being home due to the CoVid pandemic I've been able to watch them closely. But sadly, now I think they're gone.
I found this site researching the mating season and how many times they might have babies.
by Terri Price
(Pasadena TX )
Dove Nest on Breaker Box
Mourning doves built nest under my awning, on top of my breaker box. One egg hatched. The mother and baby are gone now.
by Zena Grajalez
(Wylie, TX)
Little we knew that mourning doves, carry my very own first name, Zenaida.
Our family went through every bit of fright and joy with now 4 nesting experiences with our doves.
We helped fixed their nest area for protection against sun, predators and the weather. We had 3 successful sets.
In the second batch, one egg did not make it, and the other hatchling died. It started in May - September.
We are so happy to say their made it through harsh weather, extreme heat, and thunderstorms.
We learned to talk to them, whistle, and excited to see them respond, and come close, and fly over our heads.
2020 kept us home safe, turning us into bird watchers, and bird whisperers. I cannot wait for next year.
Our mourning doves brought tranquility, peace, Joy, hope, renewal, and love! ❤️🕊
by Laura Temkin
(Palm Springs, CA )
dove on nest outside my window
I can see Mama Dove right from my bed! For the last 24hrs one of the doves has been on the nest full time.
I haven't seen eggs but I’m hoping to have babies.
The sitting dove seems pretty calm as we do need to go past the nest to water plants and fill hummingbird feeders, but it always seems to be watching me.
Do they close their eyes?
by Michelle Pilling
(Charlton, MA)
I have a very unique style home. It is called an eagle's nest, it is octagon.
I have a pair of mourning doves that come and stare at us through these 10" x 50" windows.
I was worried because I've only been seeing one of them lately, but after reading about them here I now understand that they are taking turns laying on the eggs.
I got up on a ladder inside the house to make sure he/she was breathing.
I'm watching it stand up right now and sit back down on the eggs.
I think it's beautiful that I get to watch this everyday. I cannot wait for the babies to hatch.
by Aimee
(Lakeside, Ca)
Mourning Dove Nesting Above Dart Board.
Our doves have nested on top of our dart board for the second time. We like to provide them shelter, but we can't use our dart board.
My question is, if I provide a hanging planter above the dart board (and put things on top of the dart board so they can't use it) for next time, will that work?
I appreciate their company and want to provide them safety. Any advice is welcome.
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by Rath
(Braidwood, Il. USA)
Dove Sitting on Car Mirror
We have a pair of doves nesting on top of our garage door opener. I found it early and removed it.
I closed the door and they say on our car waiting for the door to open again.
When it was opened again, they started over.
We decided to let them be, but I am concerned that the opener operating will disturb them.