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Irish_Dem

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11. Ok that explains the different appearances.

Reply to bamagal62 (Reply #10)

Tue Jul 15, 2025, 05:24 AM

Jul 15

Some days the dove looks a bit bigger and sitting up straight.
Other times slouched down and looking smaller.

I think there is a a nest in a nearby tree where the other dove and the older children hang out.

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Well, my doves have just seen the 3rd bevy of babies. 2 more to go..... [View all] a kennedy Jul 14 OP

The dove on my porch is working on her third set of eggs. Irish_Dem Jul 14 #1

Ha ha, I know what ya mean, it's like the minute she's off the nest, there's her lover jumping her a kennedy Jul 14 #2

Yes they seem to know we are not going to hurt them. Irish_Dem Jul 14 #3

Dad looks almost the same. bamagal62 Jul 14 #5

Gotta look close to the neck area.....if see blue that's the dad...... a kennedy Jul 14 #7

Ok. Irish_Dem Jul 14 #8

Yes. Both sit on the nest. bamagal62 Jul 14 #10

Ok that explains the different appearances. Irish_Dem Jul 15 #11

I was fortunate to have them bamagal62 Jul 15 #12

Yes Irish_Dem Jul 15 #13

I just finished my first set bamagal62 Jul 14 #4

A few days/a week before they start sitting again. a kennedy Jul 14 #6

Just heard a few one morning here in Central Texas. Not now. Wonder where they all went. efhmc Jul 14 #9