Empty Nest Syndrome
Now that the young doves have fledged and flown, the parents are busy preparing to re-fill the nest for the third time this season. They are bringing tiny twigs and working them into the top layer which is now at least 8 inches taller than when we first set this nesting place up in the corner of the deck ceiling. Imagine laying down a new carpet every time the old one got dirty--but laying on top of the old one! Gradually, the ceiling would come closer and closer... By next year, I am thinking... Sign in to see full entry.