Nesting Season

Posted on by Eileen Saunders

Mid March I was showing a friend’s granddaughter a bird nest in one of my backyard trees. It was thin, weather-worn and had been there for 2 years. Looking up at the nest, you could see right through a large hole along the side.

I walked under that branch today, happened to look up at it and saw a remodeled nest. No longer riddled with holes, the nest was thick and large. A long tail stuck out over the south edge, so I ran to get my camera.

Do you see the bird's tail?
Do you see the bird’s tail?
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She’s sitting there.
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See her looking at the camera?

The pair of Mourning Doves have been regulars to my yard every year.  I never knew where they nested until this year.  What a blessing to have them in my yard. Can’t wait ’til the eggs hatch.

Published by Eileen Saunders

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2 thoughts on “Nesting Season”

    1. Can’t wait for you to see the nest again, Gianna. I’ll try to get photos of the babies for you.

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