Tag Archives: mourning doves

Wednesday Wings: Dove Love

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Pat

Before… During… After…  

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Wednesday Wings: Winter Doves

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Pat

Last winter, I had three mourning doves overwinter in my southern Alberta yard. This is no small feat in an area where the temperature dips down to -30C a few times a winter, but they survived.  This past summer, I … Continue reading →

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It’s What Season, Again?

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Pat

It’s no wonder I seem to be more confused than usual lately. It’s the third week of October, and right on schedule, the Arctic birds are starting to arrive. Rough-legged hawks, snow buntings and tundra swans are being regularly reported. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Wings: Mourning Dove-lettes

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Pat
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Crap It’s Cold Out There

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Pat

Today is one of those days Canada is famous for. During the ‘warmest’ part of the day, the temperature here in Calgary was -28C, which equates to -18F. There is not the tiniest breath of wind, and a light snow … Continue reading →

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Dove Love

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Pat

Recently, I put up a new bird feeder on our deck railing. The deck is off the kitchen and I thought it would be nice to see the chickadees and nuthatches dart in and out from close range. My intention … Continue reading →

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