Symbolically, hawks represent aggression while doves represent peace. I saw why recently, when a Cooper’s hawk flew in and ...

When I sit outside in my backyard, I often hear the distinctive calls of the mourning dove. If you hear them as often as I do ...

Mourning doves are a favorite of many birders, especially during the holiday season. However, you may have begun to notice the absence of mourning doves from backyards, orchards and wooded areas.

It’s ironic, however, that doves represent love and peace. Licensed hunters (myself included) are allowed to shoot thousands of the birds each fall and winter for sport. Out of the some 30 ...