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[Elisabeth13]

Can anyone advise please.
A turtle dove has nested on my balcony - 5th floor - high in a box on a cupboard so l can't see in. She never - night or day so far for more than a week - I've been away for 2 months so l don't know how long she's been there - l check very regularly - she never leaves the nest. I have left food next to the box and water nearby. Definitely no mate . But l thought l saw a flurry of little wings yesterday. Can she - and/or babies - survive alone like this?
So grateful for your comments

 

[delia todd]

Hi Elisabeth and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators. I can't help specifically with Turtle Dove questions, as I never see them up here. My advice would be to not go too close to the nest and don't leave food/water too close to it either. Both can attract predators to investigate in addition other birds may be attracted to the food and stress the adult by trying to protect the nest.

You can read more about Turtle Doves in our Opus article here: European Turtle Dove - BirdForum Opus

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

 

[PYRTLE]

Can anyone advise please.
A turtle dove has nested on my balcony - 5th floor - high in a box on a cupboard so l can't see in. She never - night or day so far for more than a week - I've been away for 2 months so l don't know how long she's been there - l check very regularly - she never leaves the nest. I have left food next to the box and water nearby. Definitely no mate . But l thought l saw a flurry of little wings yesterday. Can she - and/or babies - survive alone like this?
So grateful for your comments

It's most unlikely to be a Turtle Dove I'm sorry to say; the species is now a rare Spring and Summer visitor to North and Western Europe - also preferring to nest in trees.
Young pigeons and doves are fed from a regurgitated "milk" by the parents and occassionally a single parent can be successful in raising a brood, hopefully assisted by the food and water you provide.

 

[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

 

[Lisa W]

Hi, can’t help with your question. I just wanted to say welcome to the forum.

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum. I hope you enjoy your visits.

 

[KC Foggin]

Welcome aboard Elisabeth and I hope you enjoy your time with us

 

[Fritz73]

Hola! Welcome to Birdforum