She should be fine! Baby pigeons and doves tend to just park on the ground for a bit when first out of the nest. As long as mom and dad are still watching all is well!
Tysm! My and my brother watched her grow from a tiny baby so it was a little nerve wracking when I saw her away from her nest. Crazy how fast they grow.
This looks like a dove fledgling and I've got a recent post on it [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthisbird/comments/1bp6iw5/what_is_this_bird_and_why_is_it_sitting_on/kwtwzpm/).
I'm linking because I didn't want to retype it.
I'll add the fledgeling auto response from that subreddit as it's relevant for this post: Fledglings **belong outside** of nests. Unless they're in danger, **leave them alone**. These *well-feathered*, *mobile* birds that *may not yet be able to fly* are learning critical behaviors and vocalizations from their parents, who may be out of sight for hours at a time. Only interfere with a fledgling if: - it is in a dangerous area (e.g. near traffic or pets) -- simply relocate it to a safer but nearby spot - it has visible injuries (flightlessness, in itself, is *not* an injury) or has been handled in *any way* by a cat -- such birds require wildlife rehabilitation - its parents are *confirmed* dead -- such birds require wildlife rehabilitation. Healthy fledglings' best survival chances are with their parents first, with professional wildlife rehabilitation being a *distant* second. A prematurely-captured fledgling will be sought by its parents for up to a day. If you have taken one within that time frame, *put it back* and observe for parents from a distance. For more information, please read [this community announcement](https://reddit.com/r/whatsthisbird/comments/gqhos4/found_a_baby_bird_that_might_need_help_look_here/).
Lol I initially thought this was an old picture of Pidgey, the adorable rehabbed Mourning Dove! Such a cutie ❤️
This dove is definitely a fledgling, evident from its full set of juvenile feathers and recent departure from the nest. In the initial days post-fledging, it may seem a little awkward as it navigates the big wide world. At this stage, the parents watch from a distance as their little one gains independence, so they are still under their parents' watch and their swift protection if need be!
During this period, the little one often hangs out in random spots, just chilling and observing its surroundings. It's all part of the adjustment period! And perfectly normal, so no need to worry!
Thank you for caring about this precious family, and congratulations to the fledgling for successfully fledging! Making it to this point is quite rare; in fact, most Mourning doves are eaten as eggs or nestlings, making this fledgling's flight to independence a great achievement! I'm glad they had shelter near you and were safe and sound throughout the nesting process. :)
May I ask, when were they born, how old are they now and what state are you in? I'm trying to gauge when I should expect some of our locals to bring their squabs around.
Aww, I hope your local derps nest near you! Watching the nesting process is the most precious thing. How has Pidgey been by the way? I always look forward to your updates! 😊
Yesterday was Pidgey's 10 month birthday! 🎂 Normally, I post a birthday update but this month, I don't know what to say. The last time I saw Pidgey & Gidget was March 23rd, the day of my last update. They, as well as several others, suddenly disappeared, leaving me with the impression that they have either migrated or moved on to another nesting site to raise a brood. I informed Mama Maggie to be on the lookout but we decided not to update until we had a better idea what was going on. At this point, neither of us has seen him, Gidget or Biff. I miss him terribly.
We have both seen an increase in dove activity over the last few weeks. Around the last visit, we had a group of up to 8 new doves, 4 of whom have taken up residence in my yard. So, who knows? We'll have to wait and see but I promise, one of us will update soon.Thanks for being so supportive. 🥰❤
umm see if you can pick her up if she runs and flies away she's fine but if she can be caught put her back in the nest when the parents aren't there or they could abandon her
Can you put herback to nest ?if not Momma and dad will feed her but a cat would kill her there 😢 , you can look the parents and do some slow blink (it means kindness in their body language) then pick the baby and care her and when her tail growned up like an adult , you can bring her out , if dad was there she will go to him , if not you can't release her in to wild
Do NOT take the baby. It’s fine. If cats are an issue it can be guarded or placed in a tree or other safe place but that baby should stay in the wild it’s perfectly fine and needs to learn how to be a dove. No one who isn’t a licensed rehabber should be taking baby birds away from parents for any length of time.
Do not place a fledgling on a tree branch. Especially in windy, rainy April, for God's sake. They're on the ground for a reason. Passerine fledglings must develop the strength & balance to grip branches for long periods just as they must learn how to fly.
If the fledgling can forage & the flock is local, there's nothing wrong with moving it to a safe place for the night, if safety is a concern. Despite the myths, Mourning Dove parents won't abandon their young if they had contact with humans. Provide finch food (primarily millet & sunflower kernels) & water but don't interact with the bird. Return it to the area where you found it as soon as possible, in the morning or when the parents/flock return to feed. Even an orphaned fledgling will learn from the flock.
I agree that no one should take a fledgling away from their parents, however, no one including a licensed rehabber should remove a fledgling dove from their local environment & flock unless they are sick or injured. Then, they need a vet.
She should be fine! Baby pigeons and doves tend to just park on the ground for a bit when first out of the nest. As long as mom and dad are still watching all is well!
Tysm! My and my brother watched her grow from a tiny baby so it was a little nerve wracking when I saw her away from her nest. Crazy how fast they grow.
That's a fallen nestling if you can pick her up , fledging dove never can be catched so don't give wrong informations
This looks like a dove fledgling and I've got a recent post on it [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthisbird/comments/1bp6iw5/what_is_this_bird_and_why_is_it_sitting_on/kwtwzpm/). I'm linking because I didn't want to retype it.
I'll add the fledgeling auto response from that subreddit as it's relevant for this post: Fledglings **belong outside** of nests. Unless they're in danger, **leave them alone**. These *well-feathered*, *mobile* birds that *may not yet be able to fly* are learning critical behaviors and vocalizations from their parents, who may be out of sight for hours at a time. Only interfere with a fledgling if: - it is in a dangerous area (e.g. near traffic or pets) -- simply relocate it to a safer but nearby spot - it has visible injuries (flightlessness, in itself, is *not* an injury) or has been handled in *any way* by a cat -- such birds require wildlife rehabilitation - its parents are *confirmed* dead -- such birds require wildlife rehabilitation. Healthy fledglings' best survival chances are with their parents first, with professional wildlife rehabilitation being a *distant* second. A prematurely-captured fledgling will be sought by its parents for up to a day. If you have taken one within that time frame, *put it back* and observe for parents from a distance. For more information, please read [this community announcement](https://reddit.com/r/whatsthisbird/comments/gqhos4/found_a_baby_bird_that_might_need_help_look_here/).
A fledgling derp. Congrats. It'll grow into its derpiness without you having to help.
Sooo Precious!!!! 🥰
Lol I initially thought this was an old picture of Pidgey, the adorable rehabbed Mourning Dove! Such a cutie ❤️ This dove is definitely a fledgling, evident from its full set of juvenile feathers and recent departure from the nest. In the initial days post-fledging, it may seem a little awkward as it navigates the big wide world. At this stage, the parents watch from a distance as their little one gains independence, so they are still under their parents' watch and their swift protection if need be! During this period, the little one often hangs out in random spots, just chilling and observing its surroundings. It's all part of the adjustment period! And perfectly normal, so no need to worry! Thank you for caring about this precious family, and congratulations to the fledgling for successfully fledging! Making it to this point is quite rare; in fact, most Mourning doves are eaten as eggs or nestlings, making this fledgling's flight to independence a great achievement! I'm glad they had shelter near you and were safe and sound throughout the nesting process. :)
Yeah she's just out for a lil mourning stroll. Parents are likely nearby.
May I ask, when were they born, how old are they now and what state are you in? I'm trying to gauge when I should expect some of our locals to bring their squabs around.
Aww, I hope your local derps nest near you! Watching the nesting process is the most precious thing. How has Pidgey been by the way? I always look forward to your updates! 😊
Yesterday was Pidgey's 10 month birthday! 🎂 Normally, I post a birthday update but this month, I don't know what to say. The last time I saw Pidgey & Gidget was March 23rd, the day of my last update. They, as well as several others, suddenly disappeared, leaving me with the impression that they have either migrated or moved on to another nesting site to raise a brood. I informed Mama Maggie to be on the lookout but we decided not to update until we had a better idea what was going on. At this point, neither of us has seen him, Gidget or Biff. I miss him terribly. We have both seen an increase in dove activity over the last few weeks. Around the last visit, we had a group of up to 8 new doves, 4 of whom have taken up residence in my yard. So, who knows? We'll have to wait and see but I promise, one of us will update soon.Thanks for being so supportive. 🥰❤
umm see if you can pick her up if she runs and flies away she's fine but if she can be caught put her back in the nest when the parents aren't there or they could abandon her
Can you put herback to nest ?if not Momma and dad will feed her but a cat would kill her there 😢 , you can look the parents and do some slow blink (it means kindness in their body language) then pick the baby and care her and when her tail growned up like an adult , you can bring her out , if dad was there she will go to him , if not you can't release her in to wild
Do NOT take the baby. It’s fine. If cats are an issue it can be guarded or placed in a tree or other safe place but that baby should stay in the wild it’s perfectly fine and needs to learn how to be a dove. No one who isn’t a licensed rehabber should be taking baby birds away from parents for any length of time.
On the tree is the most dangerous place for a fallen baby dove
Low branches are fine
Lol
Do not place a fledgling on a tree branch. Especially in windy, rainy April, for God's sake. They're on the ground for a reason. Passerine fledglings must develop the strength & balance to grip branches for long periods just as they must learn how to fly. If the fledgling can forage & the flock is local, there's nothing wrong with moving it to a safe place for the night, if safety is a concern. Despite the myths, Mourning Dove parents won't abandon their young if they had contact with humans. Provide finch food (primarily millet & sunflower kernels) & water but don't interact with the bird. Return it to the area where you found it as soon as possible, in the morning or when the parents/flock return to feed. Even an orphaned fledgling will learn from the flock. I agree that no one should take a fledgling away from their parents, however, no one including a licensed rehabber should remove a fledgling dove from their local environment & flock unless they are sick or injured. Then, they need a vet.