[TN-Bird] Re: Dove Building A Nest ?

  • From: Charlie <cmmbirds@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: rockyturf@xxxxxxxxxxx, tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2006 13:23:16 -0800 (PST)

Hi David, and all,

Yes, Mourning Doves build nests this time of year - and just about
any time of year if they have a ready food source.

And a Mourning Dove nest rarely looks more substantial than you
describe.  I watched a nest when I was in college.  I assume it was
the same female, but do not know for sure.  The nest, built outside a
very busy student center, in an ornamental shrub, had gaping holes in
the bottom and eggs fell out more than once and chicks fell out
twice.  I don't think that nest was ever successful.

Charlie

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