They may be ordinary in appearance, but Mourning Doves have, arguably, among the most entrancing and haunting calls of all American birds. The male’s repeated “ah-ooh! whoo, whoo, whoo” is the first ...

What in earth was I thinking of? Me — Scrooge? Hardly. I’d planned, i.e, pencilled in, a household hint for this week. With probable company and parties on the agenda, cleaning is a must but you’ll do ...

Mourning doves sound just like they look — soft, shy, gentle. Hard to imagine the caw of a crow coming from a bird that looks like a dove. Doves do not have an extensive vocal repertoire; coo sums it ...