I live in an apartment in Cairo, Egypt. A few days ago, I was hearing doves flapping their wings against my window as I woke up early in the morning. Yet I forgot to open up the curtain and check out what was going on. No big deal I though.
Two days ago, upon opening the window we discovered some sort of 'nest', a tiny white egg and a dove sitting next to it. The dove was nesting right on my window sill!
Every day I woke up with the intention of checking up on the dove but every time I forgot to actually do so. Today I finally remembered and managed to take some shots with camera. I can't wait to see when the eggs hatch. I hope they do!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Egyptian Dove
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Posts
Very interesting, this is the best post!
ReplyDeleteHow nice to have a dove at home, you are so lucky.
I'm glad you liked it Vue Jardin. I just hope one of them actually hatches.
ReplyDeleteIn Pearl Buck's "Pavilion of Women", she says the Chinese consider it lucky when a wild creature is in the home; that means it considers your house a part of nature. So you are extra fortunate, I think! What great pictures and what an occupying event to watch.
ReplyDeleteYes Pomona. Thanks a lot for this lovely comment. I do believe that is true. That is exactly the feeling I got when I found the dove nesting on my window sill. I felt that the plans I grow in pots in my balconies have finally given the birds a sense of 'nature' and that the house is more natural and peaceful. It's interesting how after reading some verses of the Quran (the holly book of Muslims) I found the dove closing its inner eyelids (actually its nictitating membrane) which I took to be a sign of feeling peaceful for I haven't seen it do that before! As I stopped reciting the verses and looked at the Dove I found it opening its inner eyelids again. Was an interesting experiment.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very beautiful picture of a very cute bird! I am looking forward to visting Egypt and seeing a wild dove myself.
ReplyDeletecheap nike air max
ReplyDeletenike shoes wholesale
ray-ban sunglasses
adidas
jordans shoes for women
burberry scarf
nike outlet
nike shoes
fitflop shoes
jordan shoes
north face outlet locations
air jordan official site
rolex watches outlet
swarovski outlet
north face women's
ugg boots sale
jordan retro 11
vans shoes outlet store
coach factory outlet online
hermes bags
coach shoes for women
new balance shoes
coach factory outlet
coach purses outlet
cheap jordans
mont blanc
polo
nike outlet
nike air max 2016
north face jacket clearance
kate spade outlet
adidas superstar
nike factory outlet
coach outlet
ralph lauren outlet online
cheap coach purses
reebok shoes outlet
celine bags
20160521yxj
Great post, really inspiring
ReplyDeleteCara Mengatasi Asma Cara Mengatasi Hidronefrosis Cara Mengobati Cacar Air
Veery nice blog you have here
ReplyDelete