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Zenaidura carolinensis (Nourning Dove.)
June 5, 1908.
This evening about 8 o'clock I saw the two males
(20 and 21) fighting with each other on a perch
on which they are accustomed to roost. They were
pecking at each other and slapping with their
wings. I have noted this before in the evening.
They still continue to coo. Both are in beaut-
iful plumage now.
June 16, 1908.
Bought two, numbers 72 and 73, of Robison Bros.
cost $3.00
June 20, 1908.
One of the new doves is a female and seems to
have taken a fancy to one of the males. It was
most amusing to see the way the little female
flutters her wings and follows the male about.
Occasionally he will chase, only stopping to coo
when very close and that very seldom. The
two old males pursue each other with great
viciousness.
June 24, 1908.
The two new females have mated with the two males
(20 and 21). One pair has a nest on the top of the pop in