by Sharon C.
Member since:
August 20, 2007

A surprise in my Flower Box

June 11, 2009 02:00 PM EDT
views: 105 | rating: 9.6/10 (14 votes) | comments: 22

This spring and summer, I have gotten int growing flowers. It looks like they are actually growing well. On my balcony my boyfriend got a flower box and four bulbs to plant in them.I planted them and they are doing ok so far. I went out to water them a few days ago and I discovered these.

I couldn't believe my eyes. Two eggs in my flower box. I just stood there for a moment then went and got my camera.  A little while later the mother bird showed up and sat down on the eggs. My boyfriend said it was a Dove. I don't know how well my flowers will grow, but it really doesn't matter. I will keep you up to date on my new guest.
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Comments: 22

timi A. Jun 11, 2009, 2:05pm EDT

This is definitely a big surprise
Tory H. Jun 11, 2009, 2:09pm EDT

Ooh! And yes, looks like a mourning dove, I think. It will be awesome when they hatch!
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Jun 11, 2009, 2:09pm EDT

Yes it is a dove all right.  I have a pair of doves build a nest abobe my pergola back in the corner under the overhang, every year.  They are very messy and thank heavens don't stay long.  I don't mind their nest but it is a mess to clean up under.  I found a couple of years ago that if I left the nest there from year to year they didn't make as much of a mess in the spring.
Debby C. Jun 11, 2009, 2:10pm EDT

that is sooo cool!!
Amber C. Jun 11, 2009, 2:13pm EDT

I always wanted to have a flower box. I'm just not sure where to put it. I have a window in my bedroom with a ledge, but that is it. I have a patio door, but you open it and there is nothing but a waist length bar so one does not fall over. There is no patio. And my kitchen doesn't have a window.
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Jun 11, 2009, 2:18pm EDT

aww how cute
Lisa Frost Jun 11, 2009, 2:20pm EDT

That is so cool! Keep us informed!
ashley a. Jun 11, 2009, 2:24pm EDT

so cute
adamsmommy l. Jun 11, 2009, 2:57pm EDT

wow, awesome!!
Carol Lloyd Jun 11, 2009, 3:24pm EDT

cool
Mari H. Jun 11, 2009, 3:55pm EDT

What a nice surprise!
Kelly Champ Jun 11, 2009, 3:58pm EDT

that's cool! know you will get to see baby birdies!
Rhonda M. Jun 11, 2009, 4:01pm EDT

Yep...quite a surprise.
Rita j. Jun 11, 2009, 4:15pm EDT

wow! That's great
Jacquie M. Jun 11, 2009, 4:29pm EDT

wow- so neat
Missy Cline Jun 11, 2009, 6:37pm EDT

very cool! and Momma Bird will apppreciate the insuite salad bar   ;-)
Steph-in-NE ..... Jun 11, 2009, 6:53pm EDT

that is a turtle dove,, we have 4 or 5 around here
Cynthia J. Jun 11, 2009, 7:58pm EDT

Wow, that's neat.  Keep us to date on what's going on with them.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jun 11, 2009, 8:03pm EDT

OH how neat is this!  Can't wait to hear how it's going.

What a wonderful surprise to have! I hope you can get pictures as the babies hatch & start to grow~
golds g. Jun 14, 2009, 1:13pm EDT

thats really amazing and so cute
Susan C. Jul 16, 2009, 9:45pm EDT
What cute birds

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