This not-so-lovely bird has, to me, the loveliest and saddest of calls (hence the name, I suppose). Their coos can be heard at any hour of the day around our house and each time one calls, our toddler looks about and asks, "S'tha, Mama, s'tha." And then, upon hearing the bird named, says, "See? See?" It's call is one of the few this novice birder can recognize so I am happy to answer him. The Mourning Dove's call sounds so much like an owl's that I assumed it was one for years. A little less exotic but as beautiful still.
Mourning Doves nest in trees and are not timid nesting by humans. In fact, my aunt has hosted a Mourning Dove's nest on top of an outdoor light for a year now. We are anxious to see if they will return to their nesting site this year (as they sometimes do).
3 comments:
Happy Monday to you. I am sneaking in some computer time and checking in with you was top on my list. I hope all is well.
This is one of my favorite sounds in the whole world. It reminds me so much of home.
I love the call of a mourning dove, too. There is something so gentle about it.
This post, with your toddler's comments, and the beautiful picture of the dove, made me smile :- )
I really like your Nature Study Monday posts.
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