The longer I watch mourning doves, the more I wonder. How do these birds that appear to be so dimwitted persist in such great numbers? There are hundreds of millions of them. Let's see if we can ...

DEAR JOAN: This spring, we had a mourning dove make a nest in one of our hanging planters. The planter was mostly dead plants and potting soil, but she must have thought it was safe, so she laid two ...

Mourning doves don’t need flashy colors or songs to stand out. Their gentle cooing, soft plumage, and peaceful vibe make them some of the most recognizable birds across North America. But behind that ...

DEAR JOAN: For the second consecutive year, a pair of mourning doves – we call them Miles and Mona – have set up housing just outside our front door. This year, they had six squabs, two each time. Is ...

Most birds spend several days, to as long as two weeks getting their home just right. But a pair of mourning doves can quickly throw together a loose platform of sticks in just a few hours. The ...