Thursday, April 27, 2017

Family Portraits



     I made several attempts to catch a glimpse of either the eggs or the hatchlings of my Noble Doves. Just once, I was present for the changing of the guard, and I thought my curiosity would be rewarded; but the instant I was seen by the mama and papa they froze. I tried to wait them out, but they are more patient than I am. I wasn't able to greet the squabs until they were too big for concealment.


     And then they flew the nest...










2 comments:

  1. Nothing more thrilling than watching fledglings make their first flights!

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  2. I'm so glad you got to see this brood hatch and fly safely away. Is this the same female that was later killed? Probably. They are a sweet family.

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