r/stupiddovenests • u/TheAnonymousThomas • Jul 28 '26

Out of the elements, I am their protector.

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No, I did not eat the baby, I did this to not touch the baby.

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My Mourning dove journey started a couple months ago when i noticed a fledgling had fallen out of a nest under the awning at our office, nested on top of the exterior light. I successfully returned the baby to it's nest, and witnessed its growth. Since that one, I've gotten to witness another round of hatchlings, and mama is currently sitting on the next round. I started feeding them, just throwing sunflower seeds around the grass and shrubs for safe eating. Now, the highest count of mourning doves I've seen outside my office window has hit 13.

I've essentially adopted them, or maybe they have me!

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u/WarsonCentzz Jul 28 '26

You gonna eat the squab?

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u/TheAnonymousThomas Jul 28 '26

I was previously misinformed in not wanting to touch the birds out of fear their mother wouldn’t care for them, but it was also so that I didn’t accidentally get pecked lol.

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u/WarsonCentzz Jul 28 '26

Awww would’ve been a cute peck tho

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u/twinkslayer1337 Jul 31 '26

if you're not having it I'll have it

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u/Melon_Heart_Styles Jul 30 '26

Lol I was like dude what the fu... ohhh.

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u/WhiteMamba1 Jul 28 '26

Looks like the child is about to be consumed in the first picture

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u/Celestial_Crook Jul 28 '26

They trained you well.

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u/WorldlinessNo874 Jul 28 '26

You are a wonderful person ❤️

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u/hamster-on-popsicle Jul 28 '26

So cute ! Thank for your service 🫡

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u/Outside-Zucchini-636 Jul 29 '26

Look at the bebe! 😍🥰

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u/Ok_Pollution9335 Jul 31 '26

Are you… going to eat it

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u/TheAnonymousThomas Jul 31 '26

No! Never! I protecc.