...the Morning Doves, that is! We've had at least one pair, often times more, returning to our little corner of the community each spring for many years. This past fall and winter they never really left, glad, it seems, to stay close to the feeder that we try to keep filled with seed in the side yard. They are also very, very fond of the bird-bath we created in our "Serenity Garden" last year. We often see one or more of them all puffed up on the edge of the dish after splashing themselves thoroughly wet.
In previous years they've been a bit too obvious for the dogs' tastes - strolling around inside the patio as though they owned the place, driving Sassy, especially, crazy. Sometimes we would simply let her out the door to chase them away, knowing that they weren't really that afraid of her and that they'd be back soon. But, this year they've been more polite patio guests, most often just perching on the wall in the sunshine, rather than strolling around down at dog-eye level. They ARE pretty to look at, and make the most beautiful cooing sounds. As long as they maintain a peaceful truce with the old blond dog, we're more than happy to have them around!
In previous years they've been a bit too obvious for the dogs' tastes - strolling around inside the patio as though they owned the place, driving Sassy, especially, crazy. Sometimes we would simply let her out the door to chase them away, knowing that they weren't really that afraid of her and that they'd be back soon. But, this year they've been more polite patio guests, most often just perching on the wall in the sunshine, rather than strolling around down at dog-eye level. They ARE pretty to look at, and make the most beautiful cooing sounds. As long as they maintain a peaceful truce with the old blond dog, we're more than happy to have them around!
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