Nest Building by stray_shooter

Nest Building

My home seems to have become a sanctuary for expectant birds. After seeing the hummingbirds hatch, grow, and take flight it now seems the doves are embarking on a little family mission. These two, however, seem to be a couple of real klutzes. The male, whom I've dubbed Ricky, works diligently bringing sticks and twigs up the the female, Lucy, who promptly tries to arrange them is a completely disorderly fashion. Eventually she makes an unnecessary adjustment, causing the entire construction project to tumble back down the the ground. Ricky often jumps on top of her head, as he's doing here in trying to get a twig to what he seems to think as a proper location. It's actually quite comical to watch, but I worry that there's going to be some eggs present, but no nest in which to deposit said eggs.
Your description is so funny! Klutzy doves, huh!!? Surely do hope they get their act together before they are expectant parents. "Newlyweds", maybe, and first time nest makers???? lol.
April 6th, 2015  
LOVE your commentary, Ron! The only dove that nested in our yard had poor results, too. A wonder that there are so many of them !
April 6th, 2015  
Maybe they need to call in an architect :)
April 6th, 2015  
I enjoyed your description. This shot is so clear and the lighting is very nice too
April 6th, 2015  
Fabulous shot and love the commentary. Perhaps they are new at this building and domestic game.
April 6th, 2015  
Great story Ron. Maybe you cold glue the twigs together for them
April 6th, 2015  
How sweet! And, what fun it must be to watch them. Nice capture.
April 6th, 2015  
Haha such fun happenings around your home! This is an excellent shot of the two.
April 7th, 2015  
that's the funniest thing i ever heard about birds nesting. maybe she's a princess and was never taught any domestic chores! hahaha!
April 7th, 2015  
Love your story telling and your shot! Have faith in mother nature, they will figure it out soon ;-)
April 9th, 2015  
Вы не видели как улетели колибри? Кажется,что горлицы плохие строители.Мне довелось в детстве выкармливать птенцов горлиц..Похоже гнездо было так же построено,как ваши Рикки и Люси строят.
April 10th, 2015  
Oh that's too funny! I thought he was standing on her head but thought maybe it was just an illusion. I think they should be called Ralph and Alice Kramden.
April 11th, 2015  
Great capture and lovely narrative Ron, I have worked on projects that had similar teamwork issues, lol:)
April 11th, 2015  
@aglennc @Weezilou @gilbertwood @kauaikris @onewing @clake @cjphoto @summerfield @hinkkd @joysfocus Well thanks so much for all of the comments and input. I'm sure they appreciate the support.

Oddly enough, @terryliv, I made an attempt to restart the nest for them using the fallen twigs, but they didn't seem to care for that much. They abandoned that portion of the eaves and moved one section down where they pretty much repeated the same nonproductive routine, and all of the twigs lay on the ground for days. And the pair disappeared for about a week....until today, when I noted that they had returned and were making the attempt again, and it looks to be somewhat successful. Got to admire their determination. I'll post an update/photo soon.
April 13th, 2015  
Это счастливый конец для колибри, @simta. Только после того, как я опубликовал последние фото младенцев, они приняли их первый полет и стал новые жители нового мира. Счастливый конец!
April 13th, 2015  
@stray_shooter You'd be determined, too, if the baby was due!
April 13th, 2015  
what a cosy scene, don't think standing on her head is very romantic!!
April 14th, 2015  
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