About a month ago, I posted about our resident dove, whom we affectionately call ‘Mama’, her nest in my hanging geranium, and her two babies, which I discovered are called squabs.
From previous experiences with dove nests in my hanging plants, I knew she’d most likely hatch two more little ones this summer. Recently, Mama returned to her nest. Although I couldn’t see babies, I figured they were there, because she was on the nest constantly. At least, every time I looked, there she sat.
Last week, when our little niece, Livy, and her parents visited, we showed her Mama Dove. As I said in my previous dove post, Mama does not move when you approach her. So Livy got an up-close look.
I love this next picture. Although the focus is on the plant and Mama, and Livy is blurred in the background, you can still see the wonder on her face. Livy’s dad took these photos.
Three days later, the squabs were clearly visible.
(Contrary to how it looks in this picture, Mama Dove is, in fact, NOT the size of an elephant.)
This picture was taken of the squabs yesterday. They’re now able to fly.
And Mama Dove, just like her human counterparts, is saying: “they grow up SO fast”.
these days of mine 
Those shots turned out great! Love the one of you holding Livy. 🙂 Its nice seeing YOU in your own post every now and then!
What a lovely post! And what a treat to show a child something that will bring that look of wonder to her face…
You are a Naturalist. ♥
I love the photos and especially of little Livy’s face peering in …. Cheers! MJ
how sweet! and yes, that photo of lily in the background is priceless!
I definitely agree with you that second picture is a peach. The magic and wonder in Livy face is a treasure. She’s an adorable little girl. 🙂
You’re so lucky to be able to witness the dove and her squabs. Your photos are great. The squabs looks so silly cute, they make me smile. 😉
You are so special to have 2 births this summer. I know you love having them in your plant. Livy is precious and I can just see the wonder on her face.
These are wonderful photos. I love the one of Livy’s little face in awe.
I love the composition of that last pic as well – the two babies ready to fly in focus in the foreground, and the soft, red flowers in the back ground. Framed next to the one of mama bird and your niece, they’d make an exquisite pair!
….and, yes, this mama bird agrees ~ they do grow up too fast!
Beautiful photos. Quite often a dove nests in one of our outbuildings, right above my husband service truck. It doesn’t thrill him, but we can’t (meaning don’t want to) tell mama dove no.
Livy’s daddy is a good photographer, great photos. I love sharing the wonders of nature with children.
I look forward to arriving to work every morning to read your posts; always brings a smile to my face!
One of your best! I love the pictures and the story. How lucky you are that she’s sharing her family with you and Livy.
Cute story with great photos. We have had in past years a purple finch nesting in our hanging basket. I hated watering it because I was afraid of disturbing the nest!
Very sweet post – words and pictures…love it!
The analogy here is nice: one family showing a little one another family and its little ones!
Oh the sweet wonder in those little eyes!! They do grow up too fast!
Got lost on your blog after checking out your prompt from Mama Kat! I love seeing the wonder on little faces. What great pics and such a great story.
adorable….thanks for the follow up, i have been wondering!! worth losing the plant.
have a wonderful weekend!!! xo
I love the one with Livy looking at the basket and her Dad taking the picture form the other side. Priceless!
These pictures are just exquisite. What a beautiful post!
Great set of pictures. I love the one of you holding Livvy looking in. How lucky were you to have that on your doorstep.