10/14/2026
In today's installment of Wildlife Wednesday, we would like to share this release of rehabilitated mourning doves (Zenaida macroua). These 2 birds were rehabilitated by Save Our Seabirds until they were determined to be fit for release back into the wild. Their rescue/pick up volunteer, Mr Xavier, used his day off to bring them out for release at their new home, Crowley Museum & Nature Center . This species of bird is one of the most broadly spread and abundant species in all of North America. Places like Save Our Seabirds save sometimes hundreds of these little guys per year. Doves are notorious for building poor quality nests in dangerous areas. As a result, nests often fall. When nestlings can't be returned to the nest, rehabilitation is needed. A dove's diet is almost entirely seeds, with some bits of plant material. Adult birds regurgitate a mixture of what they've eaten from their crops and the chicks eat this from their mouths and throat. In captivity, babies are often fed a special mixture via tube, or in a way that mimics eating from parent. To avoid aspiration (inhaling into lungs) a person who finds such a nestling should never attempt to give any food or water of any kind to misplaced baby wildlife, including doves. We wish these 2 good luck!
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