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CathinCoffeland
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Posted: Sept 23 2008 at 11:54pm | IP Logged Quote CathinCoffeland
It was on the fence outside by our breakfast table and it sat there for over an hour despite the baby shrieking and pounding on the window and the flashing of our camera.

We have lived in the apt. for 2 yrs and in oregon for 8 and it was the first we have seen.

We are still not sure if it was even supposed to be around here -when we id'd it on the computer it kept saying california.

anyone know what the range is?

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Posted: Sept 24 2008 at 7:13am | IP Logged Quote Helen
I love the sound of the mourning dove!
It's a sound I associate with a beautiful morning -- Maggie, it seems like your family enjoyed a wonderful morning.

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Posted: Sept 25 2008 at 6:34am | IP Logged Quote Mackfam
Wow! I take them for granted. I'm looking out the window right now and there are about 20 in my yard happily eating bugs.

I do love them. When we buried our son 9 years ago, we were on our way to the cemetery from the Mass and the most lovely dove seemed to be waiting for us. He had been sitting right where we were to bury our little Matthew and as we pulled up he flew straight up and I followed him until I lost him in the sunlight. It was an extraordinary experience for me. I was moved beyond words - it still moves me.

Anyway, back to your original question Maggie...I don't know their range, but I'm blessed with several and wish I could send you a few with their lovely mournful cry. So glad you finally saw one! Maybe that means there will be more sightings soon!

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