Collared Doves

[Bunny99]

Hello

I work in an area that has quite a few large office blocks of approx 5 floors. Although the general area is fairly green. Opposite me is a view of various roof apex's and I have noticed that two Colllared Doves have taken up residence there. It is on the 2nd highest apex right on top in full view of any flying predators. They have been there since Monday am and apart from the male bird ( I summise ) chasing of any bird that comes near they do nothing - just sit. Yesterday he chased off an enormous crow that was about 5 times as big as he - he was not having this bird on roof and that was that -- To be honest the Crow looked like it could have picked up the dove and flown away with it.. It takes a dislike to Magpipes too, which we get alot of here.

They do not appear to be nesting.. so what are they up too -any ideas?

[Bunny99]

Hello

I am back at my desk today being Monday and my pair of Doves on the opposite businesses apex seem to have become only 1 dove.. The lone Dove just sits on the same apex of the roof looking for its mate. As I believe they mate for life and bond, what will happen to the Dove left behind.... I feel so sorry for it..

Its in such a open position that it gets really blown about and very wet when it rains... Not to mention the possibility of other birds attacking it - Now its partner is not there to protect it..

HELP!! It looks so lonely and if a bird can look miserable it looks like that..

[pegasus]

Hi Bunny--Thanks for the report but i don't know what's going on.Sounds like an ornithologocal soap opera storyline.I rather like collared doves and the way you describe made me reach for a tissue! Let's hope for a happy ending.[Perhaps a skilled Birder will give a more knowledgeable response]