This is our new pet, although we didn't adopt her -- she (we're assuming it's a she) adopted us. She set up shop last week on top of one of the corner posts on our front porch. It's not a big perch and she's jammed in there a little bit -- that's her tail sticking up there in the corner.
I believe this is your basic mourning dove -- we've been hearing that distinctive HOO, hoo-hoo, hoo call every morning. The nest is about 10 feet from our front door, and nothing seems to rattle her -- she watches us, the dog, and passers-by with the same placid expression. (Although she did blink a couple of times when I took this picture.)
So any tips on what we should expect here? Anything we should do? How long before we see a baby dove or two?
The one thing I'm noticing as I look at this photo is how smooth her head is. I think we're gonna call her Britney.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Dove season
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Already she looks a lot more stable than the real Britney.
She will have a mate and they will take turns sitting on the nest. Eventually there will be eggs then babies. Very soon you will realize that your porch is there restroom.
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