by Catherine Lake
(Merced, CA)
Father overlooking mother on nest.
Doves can offer Spiritual Reassurance
Beautiful Dove With Her Young
Eating Safflower Seeds
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by Stella T.
(Rcho Cucamonga,CA)
New Life
I was surprised to see the first doves nesting outside my front door. Some days they could both be seen by the nest and others only 1 dove was in the nest.
One of the doves was skittish and flew off as soon as I opened the front door which scared the daylights out of me at first.
I probably wouldn't have noticed the nest except that one day there was a small cracked bird egg on the front patio floor. That's when I looked up and saw the doves.
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by Stella
(Rancho Cucamonga, CA)
The two babies are growing so fast!
Average Rating 5 Stars
Sep 08, 2010
Rating 5 Stars
So Cute!
by: Kelly & Sammy
Sammy and I love looking at the pictures and making birdie sounds as we talk about the baby doves at Auntie's house! We love it! xoxox
Sep 06, 2010
Rating 5 Star
Two babies
by: Carolyn
It's wonderful to see the two little ones beside their parent - what a great photo! Thank you so much for sharing; pictures truly add to the enjoyment for others. Thanks again!
Sep 06, 2010
Rating 5 Stars
Doves
by: Marianne
Thanks for sharing your story. What a great picture with the two little ones peering over the edge.
Doves are just wonderful and in your good hands they will thrive.
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by AnnMarie
(Michigan)
Nesting in the Fake Basket
We have lived in our house going on 11 years. Every Spring the Doves nest in one of my hanging pots just a few feet off my back porch.
I call this a Dove story because before we owned the house my mother did, and the Doves came every year.
These Doves are not picky, I even make their basket for them (so they don't ruin my flowering ones) with a few leaves and branches from the yard.
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by Dan & Debbie Ventrola
(Perkasie, PA)
Mom & Babies a day before they left
We had just planted flowers for the Spring/Summer season. On our porch we added a beautiful bright hanging plant to add to the color of the season.
Within two days of the plant being on our porch, we noticed the top was separated. We climbed up on a chair and took a look inside.
Sure enough, a nest had been started. So, we let nature takes it's course.
Our babies were born on April 29, 2010. Every day we would check to see if the eggs hatched yet. Surprisingly enough, Mom & Dad Dove were not afraid of us at all.
They let us approach the nest every day. We went in and out of our house. They had no problem with our dog barking, we even weeded and spread mulch and they didn't flinch.
Once the eggs hatched, it was awesome to watch.
Before we looked up information on your website, we thought that one dove was with the nest all the time.
It was really neat to learn that both parents are involved in the parenting. So, every day we watched them grow and watched their habits. It was a really cool experience.
The parents started leaving the babies alone for a few hours each day, a few days before they left the nest. We took a lot of pictures. I will attached a few with this story. The babies left the nest on May 14th.
My husband and I were hoping to be watching when they left, but they flew away while we were having dinner. We have seen them since. We have bird feeders in our backyard and they have come back to eat. Great experience.
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by Peggy C. Skinner
(Ontario, Canada)
Lovey Dovey's Return
A mourning dove fell from a nest in the maple in our backyard. The parents hung around but I thought I would set something up to protect him from predators.
I placed a patio umbrella in the far corner, near the nest and hung a plant pot, with lots of dirt in it, under the umbrella.
His parents could easily access him from where they sat on our fence yet no overhead predators could see him. I put seed and fresh water in the pot daily. I handled him and took many photos of his progress. The parents stayed and continued to bring him food as well.
After 2 weeks he was attempting to fly. I kept swooping him into the air but still low to the ground so he wouldn't hurt himself if he stumbled.
Eventually he started to fly about the yard. And each night I returned him to the pot. In the morning I would find him on the ground again.
Needless to say my cats were not allowed in the backyard at this time. They were not amused at being housebound.
One day we went to the Toronto Zoo and when we returned late evening, he was gone, nowhere around. I searched everyday for him to no avail.
I was heartbroken, thinking a predator may have got a hold of him. I could only hope that he had gained the strength and ability to fly and stay safe.
Each and everyday I went outside in hopes he had returned even though I knew it was foolish to believe a wild bird would come back.
About 2 weeks after he had disappeared, my husband was mowing the back lawn and called me outside. He said, "I think your dove is back". I had named him 'Lovey Dovey' and called him that each time I approached him. I spoke to him constantly during the time he was with me.
When I saw the dove on the fence, I called out, "Lovey Dovey, is that you?" He tilted his head toward my voice.
I couldn't believe it might be him. I sat on the grass and called again. He came over from the fence and sat on the grass a few feet from me.
He continued to walk towards me slowly and then flew onto my shoulder and then into my lap.
He stayed and allowed me to pet him. After a visit of about 20 minutes he flew back to the fence and sat for awhile.
I kept talking to him and eventually he turned and flew away as I called out my goodbyes.
It was the most amazing experience and had a profound effect on me. I took photos from when he was nothing but quills and fluff to when he came back to visit. The posted pic is of his return.
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by Rebecca Salquist
(Riverside california)
Such a proud MaMa
My Doves, as I like to refer to them have given our family much joy through the years.
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by Ashley Durham
(Wilmore, KY, USA)
Dad & Mom Exchanging Places
This year, 2020 has been especially difficult for my family. I lost both my father and younger brother within two moths of each other.
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(Phillips Ranch,CA)
Home Sweet Home Mom Dad Baby Dove
About a week ago I was leaving my house and I noticed a bunch of twigs in my entry way above my door.
To my surprise it was a set of turtle doves. At first I was trying to figure out if there were any eggs in the nest.
The next morning I saw the nest had grown bigger and there was a bird sitting in the nest.
I quickly noticed another bird watching closely near by.
All I could think about was the horrific mess they would bring to my front porch.
As the days went by, I realized I couldn't wait to see them in the mornings when I walked the dog and in the evening just before dusk.
I began taking pictures of our newly adopted bird family.
I instantly fell in love when I saw two little heads sticking out from under the mom.
I decided to go out and visit a friend who lives close to the casino.
I missed my friends freeway exit, thinking about how I was about to go buy a bird feeder and other little treats for our new family members.
While out and about, I decided to go try my luck for an hour at the casino. My friends were telling be about the good blessings attached to our beautiful little turtledoves.
Well, it must be something to that because I walked out of the casino 2 hours later $20,000 richer..I am loving my little gems of good fortune.
by Joanne De Stefano
(Utica, New York)
The many nooks and crannies of our roof lines have made the perfect home for many bird nests, the most usual of which have been robin nests.