Spotted this nest about head-high in a small tree just steps away from one of the two main entrances into the university's Student Recreation Center, past which hundreds of patrons must pass every day. Maybe this mom set up housekeeping during spring break, when there were far fewer patrons passing this tree? I think the tree is a dogwood and I think the bird is a mourning dove (thank you, Carolyn!), but if I'm wrong, I hope someone will correct me!
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@psychographer She chose wisely for a nest location. This truly was the best shot I had of her!
@sparkleplenty1 Thanks, Joyce! I think the odds are good for the chicks, if they all survive the heat: triple-digit temps today through Sunday! Never had this in our 29 years here!
@lyoungs1023 Thanks, Elizabeth. I'll take credit for spotting the nest, but the image? Neither very creative nor very impressive, but a filler it is not!
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@sparkleplenty1 Thanks, Joyce! I think the odds are good for the chicks, if they all survive the heat: triple-digit temps today through Sunday! Never had this in our 29 years here!