Pretty Dove Nest In Hanging Plant

by OutWest
(San Mateo, CA )

We have a dove family forming on our front porch nesting in a hanging geranium pot.

So far the birds fly off when we open the front door so we're trying to use the back door as much as possible.

Dove Nest With Eggs in Planter

I moved the hanging plant higher up on the chain so they would feel a bit less visible when someone came to the door, and today when I went out for the paper and the nesting bird didn't take off.

So I'm hoping they're getting used to some activity near the nest.

The dove eggs are so pretty that I almost wish they wouldn't hatch! But it will be nice to see the babies.

A question for the more experienced dove hosts out there--is it possible to water the pot?

I'm thinking of waiting for the bird to fly off and quickly putting a little bit of water into the plant every other day or so.

It's getting pretty hot here and I don't want my plant to die.

Luckily it was watered right before the eggs were laid.

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Jul 13, 2024

First time experiencing this!
by: Jessica

I realized in 44 years that I have never paid any attention to bird nests, birds, or nature.

I decided to get 2 Boston ferns to block out close neighbors on my 2nd-floor balcony.

Within a day a little bird's nest was being built, right in front of my kitchen window. It was amazing to watch the whole thing.

The bond between the parents was romantic and dreamy. I was shocked how quiet the 2 babies were. I never heard a sound from them.

I did not know they lay on the babies for quite a while. The nest seemed very crowded. The babies grew SO fast.

It seemed like they grew out of the nest overnight. They lived on my balcony for days. They walked around flapping their wings so hard.

I got to watch the 1st time they flew out of sight. Mom and Dad seemed a little stressed. They came back 1 hour later. It was beautiful.

I came home 1 day and they were gone. Now less than a month later I have one in my other fern. Is it the same one? Do they do that? Could it be one of the babies?

I have learned to slow down and look around now.

May 28, 2020

Protect nesting doves from predator
by: Anonymous

We have had a nest in a hanging basket several times now. Some kind of predator took one of the babies. Only 2 left. How can I protect them?

Apr 29, 2020

moving planter with bird nest
by: Gene

Try to move it the least amount you possibly can and it may work out for you. At least you know you tried.

Thanks for caring about our birds.

Apr 29, 2020

Water not a problem
by: Anonymous

A dove nested in my planter that has an automatic drip system.

It's probably been there when it rained so hard a couple of weeks ago, so I don't think you need to worry.

I'm worried about having to move the basket so my painter can paint under the roof.

Jan 19, 2020

watering plants with dove nest
by: Gene

Water gently around the outside edge to keep the nest area dry.

If the incubating dove leaves, water quickly and disappear.

It may take a while for the dove to return. Good Luck!

May 17, 2017

nesting doves
by: Anonymous

Do you water the plant while they are nesting? I just bought this pot and hate for it to die.

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