14-18 days
That's the gestation period for the Eurasion Collared Dove egg. Since I first noticed these two eggs in the nest on my front deck around March 28, this means hatching can be expected within the next few days. It takes almost 20 days further for the chicks to be fully fledged. After that, perhaps I can have the use of my deck back again. The foot of snow day has been followed by temps rising to the 70s, with sunshine. It is window-opening time! That's this week, anyway. Next week, who knows? Sign in to see full entry.