I just couldn't resist! While Hope was off the nest - which is most of the day now! - I got the step-ladder, put it up on the path, and used the zoom to get a picture of inside the dovecote. I didn't want to upset Hope or the baby/ies so I didn't put the ladder right up against the dovecote. With my naked eye I could see a fuzzy, misty little shape in the gloom and the photo shows the little baby, all yellow and fluffy! Yes, I know he's not cute, but I am so happy to see he is well. There may be another one in there too!
So this is the 'one week old' photo
I have managed to mark her, by flicking food colouring onto her back, and it is helpful that I can recognise her at feeding times.
I am still trying to have no expectations, but after seeing the baby, I can't help it!
The end
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I would be so excited too - trying to peak in and see what and how many. I can make out the one squab in the foreground,
Do hope that Hope is able to rear this little one.
I shall keep the purple vibes flying for the safety of your doves. I have two collar doves who have nested in or near my garden for two or three years and I love those. They are quite tame now. RosieXX
Ohh what an ugly baby, but how wonderful.
CKx
They are ugly CK, but have a vulnerable charm (I think!)
I can't quite believe how prehistoric they look! Glad Hope seems to be managing x
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