Loving God's Creation by Karen Dollahon

Today, while watching my dog enjoy chasing the squirrels, I noticed her sniffing a little longer than usual in one spot under our Pear tree. As I got closer I realized she was sniffing of a baby dove that had fallen out of its nest. I knew the doves were nesting in that tree but did not realize the eggs had hatched. The chick seemed fine, allert but scared. I put the dog in the house, put on some garden gloves, set up the 10' ladder and put the chick back in its nest. I hope the little bugger stays put and that the mother comes back to continue raising and feeding her baby. I hope it will be ok.

Last week I noticed peeking in my bay window, an Anna's Hummingbird. He hovered there as if to ask "where are your hummingbird feeders? Your roses are spent and I have little to drink!" So Sunday afternoon after church I put out two feeders. Having difficulty deciding where to place them, I put one under the eve of the house and the other hanging from my pear tree. Each morning I see him zipping about feasting at the feeder but this evening I noticed another. The two have each claimed their feeders and are now closely, no fiercely guarding their territory. You've heard the saying, 'the grass is greener on the other side of the fence'. I believe the hummingbirds believe the nectar is sweeter at the other feeder. They regularly sneak a sip at the other's feeder.... and the chase begins!