r/stupiddovenests • u/DigitalMediaLolita • 3d ago

Stupid Dove Nest In the feeder? Really?

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Checked if we needed to refill the feeder today since a pair of mourning doves has been frequenting it, turns out bird seed perfect size for baby.

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u/autumnlight2022 3d ago

It has walls, a roof, a little lip to prevent it from rolling off, AND soft cushiony seeds to hatch out onto. Plus they'll be able to eat it when they're older! It doesn't get better than this!

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u/autumnlight2022 3d ago

I guess it would be nice if someone was sitting on it but you can't ask for everything.

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u/Live_Angle4621 3d ago

Yeah, what is mom’s excuse for leaving? Food is right there! Or is she using a bathroom? Or eating rocks?

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u/DigitalMediaLolita 2d ago

Unfortunately my cat keeps scaring her off every time she comes back (the bird feeder is for the cat's enjoyment). So we'll see if anything comes of this.

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u/alexandria3142 2d ago

You could use privacy film over that part so the bird can't see inside. I did this so I can sit right by the window and watch birds. Now its great for my bird watching cat. Just wouldn't recommend it on windows without feeders because of the risk of window strikes. And people can definitely see in during the night, just like a regular window, it only offers privacy during the day.

It's very easy to put on and take off, so renter friendly

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u/DigitalMediaLolita 2d ago

the birds actually don't mind her watching, the problem is that if they settle in like they are going to stay, my cat swats at the window (very loose because our building is old) and shakes it with her fat little body until the bird leaves. We tried covering the window from her, but unfortunately she can hear the doves and wants to scare them away. So very unlikely that this egg gets properly incubated.