r/stupiddovenests

I don’t think this was the intended use.

previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/stupiddovenests/s/skztL4vvyb

I was so looking forward to see the pair nesting, but alas.

Guess I won't be using that for a while...

It is a motion sensor porch light. Will it be too warm?

I guess my neighbor's gotta buy themselves a new bike now

This pair of mourning doves keep trying to nest on the hood of a truck at my job. I saw them there yesterday. However I’m pretty sure the truck is not there overnight since it’s outside an office building. Maybe someone left their truck at work and Ubered to the airport.

I kind of love how determined they are to nest in this not so great spot. 😂

Bronx, NY.

This truck rarely gets used so they have a chance.

“Lemme scooch over here and drop this twig on your head. I’ve done my part. Okay bye!”

* They have tried multiple times to build a nest on this 3 inch wide area above my door. I have found twigs all over my porch. I hope they succeed, but it isn’t looking good. Especially with the way Harold is “helping.”

The nest is quite impressive, though it would be hard not to wet the eggs while showering

Coincidentally found this nest up in my porch right after coming across this sub!

Every year at my local nursery, this dove makes a nest in a random plant pot, and then the nursery sections off that shelf or area and puts up a sign for her. This year, she has selected Lemon Balm "Melissa". Last year it was Creeping Phlox "Blue Emerald."

They won't sell any of these plants for several weeks until the babies fledge and leave the nest, and mom and dad get plenty of bird seed and bugs and have access to all of the water fountains and bird baths the nursery sells.

I guess they needed to get out of the recent storm. There is so much traffic around this area. The birds are starting to stay put instead of getting scared and flying away. They see the mailman, the kids, the water delivery guy, Grandma, the dog... And of course I'm taking photos every time I walk by.

Should I provide them with anything? Millet? More tiny, ridiculous twigs? 😆 We have one egg so far. The males seem very involved and are keeping guard on the roof at night..

Via insta user @innamedyk

Edit: Just noticed my typo in the title. Devastating