The mourning dove is a familiar summer bird that is so common it is almost ubiquitous – but not quite. The dove is an “edge” species. It likes a mix of dense cover and open space, exactly the kind of ...

The voice of the mourning dove has been misapplied. It is associated with grief, yet it is a sound of comfort, signaling both springtime and morning, both of which are times of anticipation. Perhaps ...

At this season, with the snow so deep and the birds so few, it's not surprising that our thoughts might turn to pigeons. Pigeons are a conspicuous part of the local landscape. They are also part of a ...

Sept. 1 is the opening of dove season in Nebraska and it runs until Oct. 30. Don't wait too long to get out. The first real cold front will begin to push the birds south. The mourning doves are the ...