Yesterday Myrtle was on the porch almost the entire day. She looked all "puffed" up. It was hard to tell if she was injured or maybe, she is pregnant? I wish I would have taken some pictures yesterday...
I looked on the Internet and tried to find out a little more about Mourning Doves. They are typically monogamous and if the female is pregnant, the male will help her build a nest. I don't see a nest and I don't see Fred. So, I found a box and pulled apart some cotton balls to line the box for her. She also has a little container filled with water next to her box. She's been super close to the box, but I don't think she's gone in it yet.
Rob is calling me Jane Goodall now. I want to know what the deal is with her. Is she pregnant? Where is Fred? Did they get in a fight? Hmmm.....Any ideas, please let me know.
Myrtle on the railing...
On the patio....messy birdseed, but she's eating it!
There's her little container of water. We have a bird bath, but I don't think she's drinking out of it.
There's the box in the corner....kind of sheltered. Jump in, MYRTLE!!!
I'll keep you posted on what's happening with her.
hi-d
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She looks so perplexed!! I can't imagine what is wrong unless she is sick or Fred left her. She better get a good attorney!!
LaLa
Call the Backyard Bird Store and they will know for sure about this bird. Maybe they had a fight and she took off and he is just too stubborn to say "sorry."
It sure is nice of you to come to Myrtle's rescue. I hope she hops into the box. Would be special for sure!
Um, you do realize that Jane Goodall lived with "chimps" right? Perhaps "Mrs. Audobon" would be more appropriate. :-)
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