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Bebe, the mourning dove on my windowsill laid an egg

I noticed birds visiting my windowsill right outside my living room, so I started putting bird food for them in a tray. One bird became 2, than 3, which jumped to 7-9 birds throughout the day, sometimes all at once! Bebe, this mourning dove in the photo, started arriving about 2 months later; she soon came with a "partner". Within a few months, I noticed that she would not leave at night. Within a few days, I saw this beautiful egg she had hatched! The next day, another one. It was so beautiful to witness.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2021
Date Uploaded: 09.2021
Photo Location: Richmond Hill, New York, United States of America
Camera: moto g stylus
Copyright: © Veronica Wanzer