A Second Nesting Mourning Dove by Bryan Murahashi

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02-MAY-2008

Using the same nest in the covered patio.

But I fear that its partner may have been caught by a critter during the night.

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6g IF-ED AF-S DX VR
1/60s f/5.6 at 170.0mm iso400 hide exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

Ann Cleeves		23-May-2008 23:47
Well I never! News of your hospitality has obviously spread! Hope the partner turns up....something caught one of a pair that visited our garden, evident by a pile of feathers found one morning...it was so sad to see the lonely one left afterwards. I don't think they are the niftiest birds.

January Grey		05-May-2008 04:17
A sweet shot, Bryan. V~ Incredible to find a second dove in that nest. Sad to think it might be alone now.

Char		05-May-2008 01:31
Hi Bryan, An excellent capture in the golden light. How sad though. \/

Doug Kessler		04-May-2008 23:03
Since they mate for life, this will be a lonely motherhood. (sad)

shatterbug		04-May-2008 22:32
Built-in accomodations...nice capture!

Jean Chiasson		04-May-2008 20:07
Very nice composition Bryan vote

Katie Chew		04-May-2008 16:48
Great shot. V

Peter Stahl		04-May-2008 14:29
NIce one Bryan! GMV.

Guest		04-May-2008 09:40
Great shot my friend vote

Guest		04-May-2008 08:43
That is so sad, about the partner. :-( I hope things turn out ok!

Simon Chandler		04-May-2008 07:51
Great shot. Interesting. v

Brian McAllister		04-May-2008 07:27
Great shot Bryan. Hope you are mistaken about its partner.....

Sandi Whitteker		04-May-2008 06:39
Hi there! Good luck with your babies.