The voice of the mourning dove has been misapplied. It is associated with grief, yet it is a sound of comfort, signaling both springtime and morning, both of which are times of anticipation. Perhaps ...

The eggs in the nest. Unlike most eggs laid in open nests, mourning dove eggs are bright white. (Marilyn McGonagle) The doves returned this year to the same nesting location — a pot for large plants — ...

Aug. 28—AUSTIN — A rainy spring and early summer led to a good nesting season through most of the state and near record high populations of mourning and white-wing doves across large portions of Texas ...

The voice of the mourning dove has been misapplied. It is associated with grief, yet it is a sound of comfort, signaling both springtime and morning, both of which are times of anticipation. Perhaps ...

It is easy to be confused over the songs and calls of birds and which song or call matches which bird. The most commonly reported owl call that we receive is actually the call of the mourning dove - ...

Do Mourning Doves Have Special Meaning? Is there a meaning in a mourning dove visit? The mourning dove is considered by many to be a sign of hope, love and freedom. Doves are also a universal symbol ...

Almost everybody recognizes the mourning dove, and many people recognize the mournful hoooooh-hoo-hooo call that gives the species its name. As it says in the song, “the turtle dove moans,” although ...

The mourning dove is the bird of summer. The American goldfinch is runner-up. Three other species were mentioned in voting last week: Baltimore oriole, Eastern kingbird and red-tailed hawk. Plus, ...

Mourning doves don’t need flashy colors or songs to stand out. Their gentle cooing, soft plumage, and peaceful vibe make them some of the most recognizable birds across North America. But behind that ...