In this sequence of videos you will see...
Pigeons typically breed a few times a year - usually laying 2 eggs each time. Occassionaly only one egg hatches.
This is the second round of eggs for these parents - so they now have some experience.
In this video we see the tenacity of the new baby, determined to find protection....
Video is 25 seconds
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| This bird of prey is perched just above the little pigeon's nest. It feeds on insects, lizards and baby birds... |
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| June 23rd
The new baby is left alone which could be dangerous with the birds of prey in the neighborhood. The baby is not aware of the danger.
Don't worry, the mother soon comes back.
Video is 1 min 3 seconds
(Shows development at this stage and shows how the mother climbs on top of the baby)
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Mother Feeds New Baby Pigeon |
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June 24th - Morning
In this video we see the mother feeding the baby. Eventually she gets tired but the baby keeps poking her, and obviouly wants to continue feeding.
When it's clear that there is no more food at this time, it crawls between the mother's legs and takes a rest.
Video is 1 min 13 sec
(Shows mother feeding baby squab) |
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June 24th - Afternoon
The baby is still hungry -- the mother is still tired...
Video is 1 min 10 sec
(Shows interesting relations between mother and baby squab) |
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Mother and Father Pigeons Communicate
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June 28th
In this interesting video we get a glimpse of the parents communicating.
In what seems to be a very orderly exchange of duties, one parent replaces the other - but it appears as though there is tension between them.
Watch and decide for yourself.
Video is 2 minutes
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| Both the brother and sister pigeons grew up and, while they left their nests, they were often seen together with the parents in the same neighborhood - true to their homing instincts and their natural family orientation. |
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More Movies...
Watch videos of the first baby pigeon, born to the same parents:
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