Safe Haven

Our front yard has big pine tree branches hanging over the driveway.

What do you see on the branch?

Another mama bird sitting in her nest! This is a dove, a lot larger than a sparrow. This is not the best place for a bird nest; it's just above our driveway.

Betty says,

"Our old cats died off, the last one went to kitty heaven last year at 16 years old. We have never had dogs; our neighbors all have dogs and cats.

Our yard becomes the safe haven for the birds and squirrels. Babies are born or hatched everywhere. While still watching the baby birds inside our front door light fixture, another bird nest is found on a pine branch above our driveway. The mama dove really did not pick the best location; it's hoped that her eggs and babies won't fall onto the driveway that is hard cement. This mama dove is pretty calm; we walk by and drive under that branch, she just sits there. The papa dove is nearby to visit and walks around our yard regularly."