[obxgal]

Thanks for all the pictures of the baby doves Richie. They are just adorable and I'm happy they are doing so well.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by RichieLion

New photo I took on this beautiful Mother's Day of the 2 hatchlings still in my front garden and patiently waiting for Mama to come back and feed them. Mama never gets a day off, not even on Mother's Day. They've really thrived, these two sweet little doves.

Richie, not only are the pictures you've posted wonderful, but you've shown a tender side of your personality.

[bkcunningham1]

Originally Posted by RichieLion

New photo I took on this beautiful Mother's Day of the 2 hatchlings still in my front garden and patiently waiting for Mama to come back and feed them. Mama never gets a day off, not even on Mother's Day.

They've really thrived, these two sweet little doves.

They have grown so much. I hope they make it too. Thanks for the update Richie.

[Pturner]

Gorgeous, Richielion,

Thanks so much for sharing, and for taking such sweet care of the dove family.

[RichieLion]

thanks everyone. I really appreciate it. it's been wonderful to be able to keep tabs on these two little guys. I was so upset when they were scared out of their nest before I thought they were ready, but they adapted to hiding under the bushes and small palms in my front garden and have thrived.

They are used to me and my camera, I think, and do not get nervous when I approach to take a snapshot.

Someday real soon I know I'll go out to get my paper and find they are gone. I'm expecting to be both sad and happy.