Well, it’s been three days now since I have seen the turtledove parents, and talking to Tim this morning, he suspects something spooked the adults and they have abandoned the nest- and the two eggs. It got down to 45 degrees last night, and without cover, I wonder about the viability of the eggs. After three days exposure to raw temperatures, I am doubting that those babies will survive.

I will go home tonight and see if momma and poppa are anywhere around, and if not, put the eggs in a box and bring them in and call the Wildlife Center in the morning.

At least I might get my grill back just in time for warmer temperatures.