Cranky Doves

The heat wave is still on in Georgia and making this summer hotter than usual. We’re not enjoying a regular season because of it!. Being outdoors for any events is definitely uncomfortable. It takes a short time outside and very quickly, the heat becomes intolerable for anyone. I for one… get sweaty and cranky!

I imagine that this weather conditions also affect the bird’s mood because I’ve noticed the Mourning Doves getting a bit rowdy and quite confrontational. Sometimes I see there’s a melee going on with the doves in the middle of it all and seeds fly around or the clay saucers fall to the ground making a real mess, then by day’s end the birds have eaten every seed that was spilled.

It hasn’t rained since early last week, the humidity is really high everyday and makes the air steamy…Yuk!

Photo Gallery

Tags: birds, Mourning Dove, nature, photography, photos of birds

17 thoughts on “Cranky Doves”

susanpoozan on July 29, 2015 at 12:20 pm said:

Wonderful pictures of the doves getting so upset. Your weather sounds intolerable, I am so sorry.

Reply ↓
- avian101 on July 29, 2015 at 2:10 pm said:
  
  I understand, the heat wave is affecting many Countries in the world, I hope we don’t have it ever again! Thank you Susan! 🙂
  
  Reply ↓
clarepooley33 on July 29, 2015 at 1:31 pm said:

Poor you HJ! How awful for you. I am wishing some gentle rain and cooling breezes come your way. I love these shots with the seed flying everywhere and the starling bouncing out of the way in the first picture!

Reply ↓
- avian101 on July 29, 2015 at 2:14 pm said:
  
  Thank you Clare! We are managing the heat wave well with the help of AC, but the outdoors activity is limited now. The doves are very resistant to heat an hang out eating at all times. 🙂
  
  Reply ↓
  - clarepooley33 on July 29, 2015 at 3:07 pm said:
    
    I’m glad you have AC! 🙂
tootlepedal on July 29, 2015 at 5:15 pm said:

The doves’ crankiness is providing you with some great pictures.

Reply ↓
- avian101 on July 29, 2015 at 8:07 pm said:
  
  Exactly! Camera ready and enjoy the rumble! Thanks Tom! 🙂
  
  Reply ↓
blondieaka on July 30, 2015 at 1:40 am said:

Great pictures I hope it’s getting cooler for you soon…..I couldn’t live without the A/c or at least a fan 🙂

Reply ↓
- avian101 on July 30, 2015 at 12:26 pm said:
  
  My A/C is on 24/7 in my house (central air) My electric bill is going through the roof but, just like you I love A/C to sleep well. Thank you Carol! 🙂
  
  Reply ↓
bkpyett on July 30, 2015 at 5:13 am said:

Charming, I hope you get some rain soon!

Reply ↓
- avian101 on July 30, 2015 at 12:45 pm said:
  
  So far we haven’t gotten on drop! But we keep hoping! Thanks Barb! 🙂
  
  Reply ↓
Lori Fontanes on July 30, 2015 at 6:03 am said:

Yup, it’s pretty nasty out there for birds & peeps! Stay cool!!!

Reply ↓
- avian101 on July 30, 2015 at 12:46 pm said:
  
  I’ll try Lori, thanks! 🙂
  
  Reply ↓
Jet Eliot on July 30, 2015 at 9:22 am said:

It sounds like your hypothesis is right, HJ. Mourning doves don’t usually get confrontational, but hot weather can make us all cranky. Fun post.

Reply ↓
- avian101 on July 30, 2015 at 12:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks for your vote of confidence my friend. Just look at the violence stats and the crime rate increasing in hot summers. The heat does influence our psyche for unruly behavior. 🙂
  
  Reply ↓
45DegreesNorth on July 30, 2015 at 2:48 pm said:

I can testify that I, too, get very cranky when I get too hot and sweaty! 🙂 I’m thankful to live in the north where we are getting a heat wave, but it has been very tolerable for the most part and never lasts for long. I don’t think I could survive in the south. I hope you get some relief soon, H.J!

Fun shots of the mourning doves and their little squabbles.

Reply ↓
- avian101 on July 30, 2015 at 3:22 pm said:
  
  I just hope that the heat wave happens only once in a blue moon! Thanks you for sharing Amy! 🙂
  
  Reply ↓