Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Mourning Dove Fledgling

Some of you will remember this 'butt shot' of a Mourning Dove on the nest that I posted about a month ago.


A couple of weeks ago I had taken my camera outside to take photos of my cherry tree and as I walked toward the gazebo I took the above photo of the little fledgling walking around in the violet dotted grass.

As I got a little closer I could see it hadn't been long since the baby had left the nest. I didn't see Mom or Dad anywhere near.

I took one more closeup photo before retreating so as not to put any stress on the little guy. Don't you just love those feathers!

I stepped up into the gazebo to check the nest and as you can see a little sibling remained alone high up in the rafters. Hubs was getting ready to mow the lawn but left a large bit of yard around the gazebo unmowed so as not to disturb the youngsters. The next morning I returned to the gazebo to find the one in the nest had disappeared but I didn't see either of them. Walking around to the backside I found the two siblings huddled together underneath a bush. As I had to leave town the next day I didn't see them anymore but hope they survived and are living somewhere nearby.


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29 comments:

  1. Mike B.May 10, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Great post! Let's hope they were OK.

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  2. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Great close ups, Carletta. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  3. MaineBirderMay 10, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Adorable close ups! Hopefully, they will all get together while you are gone.

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  4. Betsy Banks AdamsMay 10, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Aren't they just so sweet? I hope they make it in this big ole cruel world.... Great pictures, Carletta.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  5. theconstantwalkerMay 10, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Lovely images of the juveniles...fingers crossed they are ok..
    A lovely post.

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  6. mickMay 10, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Nice photos. I especially like the one in the grass with all the violets.

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  7. FABMay 10, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Nice series of the youngster, especially the close up.

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  8. kayerjMay 10, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    ahhh, sweet.

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  9. fjällripanMay 10, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Beautifu pictures of that lovely bird :)

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  10. Ryan AnkenyMay 10, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Very cute. We have a pair nesting in our Magnolia tree. It's kinda sad when they leave but we know they'll be back around next year.

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  11. PatMay 10, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Its feathers look so soft! I hope the little guys are okay! Great close up shots!

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  12. eileeninmdMay 10, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    What a cutie, I do not think I have ever seen a fledgling Dove before.

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  13. holdingmomentsMay 10, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Lovely close up Carletta.
    Hope they make it. :)

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  14. SpringmanMay 10, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Now that is great feather detail Carletta! Good for you taking the extra steps to be so considerate of these little ones!

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  15. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Ahh...so sweet! Great photos! I love the close-up shots!

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  16. GeorgeMay 10, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    You got wonderful pictures of the fledgling. I hope both of them are well and near your house so they can come back for a visit.

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  17. Bill S.May 11, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Oh, the great stories of birds and the stories they inspire in us. Great post.

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  18. JunieRose2005May 11, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Sweet little birds! :) I love these pictures!!

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  19. PatMay 11, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    These are great shots of the MoDo fledgling!

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  20. Crafty Green PoetMay 11, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    great photos, I hope the two chicks survive and thrive!

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  21. SondraMay 11, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I really enjoyed these I dont think ever seen a junevile mourning dove!!

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  22. StephanyMay 11, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    These are great shots, Carletta! I hope you enjoyed your trip. :)

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  23. jooMay 11, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    beautiful set, Carletta!

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  24. MimiMay 11, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Aw, poor little things, I hope they survived!
    Your shots are lovely, Carletta.

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  25. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 11, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Lovely pictures! The detail on the feathers in that one is wonderful.

    Those babies have to grow up fast don't they?

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  26. NealMay 12, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Poor dove...no privacy at all. :) Nice set of pictures Carletta.

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  27. Pat UlrichMay 12, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    The fledgling is really cute, they are such lovely birds.

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  28. RoseMay 14, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    He is just so adorable!

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  29. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    They do tend to stay close to home. I have a young one here who is not afraid of the dogs but is very camera shy. Do you suppose it is me he fears?

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