A new gardener has arrived at the
PS 102 garden. The first time I spotted this Mourning Dove fledgling, he was sitting on top of one of the sub-irrigated bucket planters. He obviously was enjoying his perch on the plastic mulch. This city bird is obviously compatible with the built environment integrated with the natural world.
I had spotted his mother previously and when I saw her fly into some tall bushes I knew there was a nest. This little guy is the proof. I’ve also discovered a female fledgling.
So, we can call the PS 102 PONG the garden of the doves if we like. What a good omen for the student garden club that will start here in the fall.
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