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LL Wolf
1964
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
June 13 Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona Wilmot Rd.
flushed adult from nest on ground containing
2 eggs. under + in shade of partly defoliated
mesquite 4-5 feet tall. nest composed of-
gresses slightly formed into cup + just raising
eggs off ground. adult flopped off nest +
fluttered to ground 15 feet away, acted as if
injured + flopped 20-20 feet farther away when
disappeared. eggs very exposed but probably
shaded most of day.
area is grassy with composites brushes +
Hackberry + mesquite - seemed to be plenty of
places where could nest in tree.