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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jun 7, 2019 10:17:43 GMT -5
We were finally able to see the babies in the Cooper's nest last week. They reused the same nest from last year, but we were worried the eggs didn't hatch because this is so late compared to the last two years. All we can figure is that the weird weather threw off their breeding season.
Last week we couldn't tell how many babies were in the nest, but we knew there were at least 2.
Yesterday Vince took this picture. We think we see 3:
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Post by MsAli on Jun 7, 2019 11:01:59 GMT -5
YEAH!
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 7, 2019 11:27:16 GMT -5
Very cool!
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Post by Tommy on Jun 7, 2019 12:15:02 GMT -5
Awesome!
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Post by fernwood on Jun 8, 2019 17:03:13 GMT -5
Nice. This spring/summer messed up a lot of birds. Glad to hear they are back, with babies.
I usually have Hummingbirds with eggs in nests by now. Neither my neighbor or I have seen one Hummer, yet.
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Post by taylor on Jun 8, 2019 17:25:33 GMT -5
Go Coopers!
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Post by aDave on Jun 8, 2019 17:53:09 GMT -5
Very neat. Thanks for the reminder to check our barn owl box to see how many owlets are inside. We do know it's occupied again this spring.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jun 8, 2019 21:05:26 GMT -5
Nice. This spring/summer messed up a lot of birds. Glad to hear they are back, with babies. I usually have Hummingbirds with eggs in nests by now. Neither my neighbor or I have seen one Hummer, yet. We've had hummers since February. Have lots of those little ones buzzing around. Hope yours return. |
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Post by Rockindad on Jun 9, 2019 15:00:40 GMT -5
Fun to get the returning ones. For twelve years we had a momma dove take up residence in on of the flower boxes on our shed. Every year a new batch of babies. Sadly they stopped coming last year and no one took up residence this year so we finally put some flowers in, looks great but would rather have the birds.
Al
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jun 9, 2019 21:24:24 GMT -5
We don't have many doves around anymore. The Coopers tend to use them for dinner, but it's always fun to watch whatever birds are around. We also have some Orioles back at our feeder this year.
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Post by aDave on Jun 9, 2019 22:48:04 GMT -5
We don't have many doves around anymore. The Coopers tend to use them for dinner, but it's always fun to watch whatever birds are around. We also have some Orioles back at our feeder this year. While I couldn't say for sure, I would think you're a bit high up for a good dove population. They tend to migrate from the cold, so if you see any, it might be during the warmer months. No doubt, the lower parts of your state have them prolifically. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jun 9, 2019 22:53:29 GMT -5
We don't have many doves around anymore. The Coopers tend to use them for dinner, but it's always fun to watch whatever birds are around. We also have some Orioles back at our feeder this year. While I couldn't say for sure, I would think you're a bit high up for a good dove population. They tend to migrate from the cold, so if you see any, it might be during the warmer months. No doubt, the lower parts of your state have them prolifically. We actually have quite a few up here. There were a lot around before the Coopers moved in 2 years ago. There are a lot of those Eurasion Collared Doves that are competing with the native dove population in our area.
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Post by aDave on Jun 9, 2019 23:03:12 GMT -5
While I couldn't say for sure, I would think you're a bit high up for a good dove population. They tend to migrate from the cold, so if you see any, it might be during the warmer months. No doubt, the lower parts of your state have them prolifically. We actually have quite a few up here. There were a lot around before the Coopers moved in 2 years ago. There are a lot of those Eurasion Collared Doves that are competing with the native dove population in our area.
Interesting. I would have thought the higher elevation and cold extremes might be an issue. I know what you mean about the Eurasians. Invasive species - they're here in our town as well. They seem to do better in a semi-urban environment as compared to Mourning and White Wings which are seemingly more prevalent in ag areas. The nice thing about them was/is, at least in AZ, there is no limit on them when it comes to hunting, and they can be hunted year round. That always made for a good trip when we went to Yuma for the dove opener. One just has to be careful if the season for Mourning and White Wing doves isn't open. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jun 13, 2019 21:48:23 GMT -5
A couple of new pics from this evening. The kids are definitely getting bigger and starting to get real feathers! It's only been a week and the amount of change is amazing.
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Post by stonemon on Jun 13, 2019 22:17:23 GMT -5
As things shift, we may have to re-define invasive. The status quo is not going to make it. At this point, whatever thrives may be our last best hope to minimize the mass extinction which we have unleashed on the world. I know there is a resistance to change but change is here. I hope the Cooper's have enough "invasive" dove to keep them fed.
As a long time organic farmer in the northwest, I am very aware of the shift and have actually embraced plants and animals that are moving north....
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Post by fernwood on Jun 14, 2019 4:33:38 GMT -5
I love watching baby birds grow. Flying lessons are precious.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 14, 2019 6:48:51 GMT -5
A fledgling blue jay was in my rose bush the other day. The motion caught my eye so I stopped to look as it popped down onto the ground. Next thing I knew Mama bird dive bombed my head! She actually hit my head. But, I was really glad because I hadn't seen any blue jays in a while. Mean and loud as they are, I like them.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jun 14, 2019 8:17:11 GMT -5
As things shift, we may have to re-define invasive. The status quo is not going to make it. At this point, whatever thrives may be our last best hope to minimize the mass extinction which we have unleashed on the world. I know there is a resistance to change but change is here. I hope the Cooper's have enough "invasive" dove to keep them fed. As a long time organic farmer in the northwest, I am very aware of the shift and have actually embraced plants and animals that are moving north.... They don't seem to have a problem catching dinner. There are plenty of birds of all types and small rodents for them to eat.
It's funny, but the only birds they don't seem to pay any attention to are the hummingbirds. They can be sitting in the cypress and the little hummers will be dive bombing them because they have their own nests in there and mom and dad cooper just ignore them.  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jun 14, 2019 8:21:24 GMT -5
A fledgling blue jay was in my rose bush the other day. The motion caught my eye so I stopped to look as it popped down onto the ground. Next thing I knew Mama bird dive bombed my head! She actually hit my head. But, I was really glad because I hadn't seen any blue jays in a while. Mean and loud as they are, I like them. Dang, I've been dive bombed by bluejays before and it ain't no fun! I don't think I've ever actually been hit by one, though. They are mean when they're protecting their babies. Robins are like that, too. (ha-ha!)
The first year the Coopers nested here they would dive bomb us a lot, but they never actually touched us. Vince got dive bombed once this year and that's it. I think they are pretty used to us now and know we don't pose a threat to them.
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Post by fernwood on Jun 14, 2019 11:52:10 GMT -5
A fledgling blue jay was in my rose bush the other day. The motion caught my eye so I stopped to look as it popped down onto the ground. Next thing I knew Mama bird dive bombed my head! She actually hit my head. But, I was really glad because I hadn't seen any blue jays in a while. Mean and loud as they are, I like them. The Blue Jays by me are viscous. I saw one the other day, destroying a nest of another bird that had eggs in it. I like them in winter, but not sring, as they are so protective of their territory. |
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