Babies

Author:   Judith Loos  
Posted: 5/19/2007; 8:47:36 PM
Topic: Babies
Msg #: 64 (top msg in thread)
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On April 18, I noticed that a dove was building a nest in one of the hanging pots on the patio. To discourage her, I removed the nest.  She was more determined than I was.  The next day she laid an egg in the nest-less pot and then proceeded to build another nest around it.  On April 24th, a second egg appeared in the nest, and I decided to document the first days of these lucky babies.  The parents were so tolerant that I could get within a foot of the nest without disturbing them.

 

 

dove1:

April 24--Two eggs

 

dove2:

May 2--How long do I have to sit here?

 

dove3:

May 11--We have babies!!

 

dove4:

May 13--Growing feathers is hard work.

 

dove5:

May 15--Wow!  They sure grow fast.

 

dove6:

May 15--Aren't I pretty!

 

dove7:

May 16--Are you looking at us??

 

dove8:

May 17--Can we go now?

 

dove9:

May 18 (7:00am)--A family portrait!

 

dove10:

May 18 (4:00pm)--Nobody's home

 

When I got home from school, I decided to check on "my babies."  I talked to them for a few moments like I always did, and then they both flew away.  I hope someday they will return home.

 


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