Critter Corner: Missus Dove and Her Kids

2026-08-12 11:03 PM

MISSUS DOVE and her new kids hung out together following their birth in a now well-established nest outside the back door of the FCNP’s Nick Benton. Within two days of this, everybody was gone. The mama leaves the nest, and the kids sit for awhile waiting for her return, then they finally get too hungry and make their big moves. Ms. Dove was probably born at the same location a year ago, and one of these kids will hopefully be back next year!

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