~ Lovey Doves ~ Weekly Photo Chalenge – One love ~

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

For the past few years a pair of Mourning Doves have made our backyard part of their spring to fall habitat. They are such sweet birds. All afternoon into this evening, they gleaned in the primrose rock garden, drank at the water feature and attended to one another.

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“The mourning dove is monogamous and forms strong pair bonds. Pairs typically reconvene in the same area the following breeding season, and sometimes may remain together throughout the winter. However, lone doves will find new partners if necessary.” Wikipedia

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6 Responses to ~ Lovey Doves ~ Weekly Photo Chalenge – One love ~

  1. bitsfromheaven's avatar bitsfromheaven says:
    March 13, 2016 at 4:56 am

    I didn’t know that! I just thought they ‘bumped’ into all the lady birds! Good show dove, good show. The garden is beautiful. Is it your doing??😊

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  2. Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog's avatar Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog says:
    March 13, 2016 at 7:49 am

    Excellent! Many of the more intelligent birds, such as geese, parrots, and macaws, are also largely monogamous. (A lack of intelligence with some of my brother-in-laws explains a lot!) 🙂

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