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Who, Me?

By William A. Gralnick tree? A rooftop? I couldn’t be sure because I couldn’t see feeding will not only bring them but bring them regularly.
it. I’ve often thought of taking a binocular on our morning You might end up with a few more than you anticipated.
As my readers know, I walk but shelved the idea thinking someone might think According to the National Park Service, The Mourning
am fascinated by the birds I was a Peeping Tom. I didn’t need that. So, I repaired Dove is the most widespread and abundant game bird in
I hear and occasionally to the house and went directly to Google. “What south North America. Every year hunters harvest more than 20
see around Boca Pointe. Florida bird sounds like an owl early in the morning?” I million, but the Mourning Dove remains one of our most
Sometimes the fascination got the answer in an instant. The Mourning Dove. abundant birds with a U.S. population estimated at 350
ends up in print. Like this one. First, I must confess. I always thought the name of million. And fear not, if you are planning a move and
As dog Jax and I did our morning business, I heard this handsome creature was the Morning Dove. After all, think you will lose your pals. You may, but you’ll make
a distinctive sound. “Who-who-who.” It was an owl. It that’s when I heard it. I now stand corrected. The mating new ones. The estimable Audubon Society gives this
was a lovely, moderated good morning announcement. call of the Mourning Dove sounds like an owl. My who- assurance. From southern Canada to central Mexico,
For the next several mornings, I got the same greeting. I who-who was a dove. this is one of our most common birds, often abundant in
still do. Now, I’m curious so I searched further. Google further open country and along roadsides. Unless you’re moving
One morning, however, I began to think about it. enlightened me. Ornithologists call the who a coo. Who… to the Antarctic you’re going to find these lovely, slender,
Owls are known for their nocturnal habits. This one coo… sounds the same to me. Google offered this. Their name, long-feathered friends who will seek you out.
was greeting me in the morning. I’ve written about our Mourning Doves, comes from one of their coo-ing calls. Those They also come with a sweet superstition. This from
burrowing owls. This couldn’t be one. Aside from the who heard the call often found it sad or mournful. This call Birds and Blooms. Mourning doves can symbolize peace
hour, the sound was coming from high up somewhere. A is generally referred to as the “perch coo”, a song sung by an or love. Some believe that the meaning of a mourning dove
unmated male on a perch. These birds have other well-known is a visit or sign of encouragement from a friend or family
nicknames, such as “turtle doves,” or “rain doves.” member. Doves provide comfort because they help people
On behalf of The Club at Boca Pointe Now I’m into it. I turn to the National Parks Board remember their loved ones are watching over them.
we would like to remind our residents that because I was never sure if Mourning Doves and Pigeons
NO walking, running, bicycle riding or dog were related. They are. Pigeons and doves belong to Columnist and author Bill Gralnick was born and
walking is permitted on the same family of birds (Columbidae), which consists raised in Brooklyn, NY. He is writing a three-part
the golf course or golf of more than 300 species of birds. They share similar humorous memoir. The first is “The War of the Itchy
Balls and Other Tales from Brooklyn.” Just published
features like thick and round bodies, short necks, and
cart paths. For safety thin beaks, but doves are generally of a smaller stature is the sequel, “George Washington Didn’t Sleep Here.”
reasons, the paths are while pigeons are often larger and stubbier. Both are available on Amazon. You can find his writing
for golf carts only. These are friendly birds and easy to convince that at https://www.williamgralnickauthor.com. n
you’d like them to hang around. A regular routine of

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