Through this very cold weather that started about a month ago, I am making sure to keep the bird feeders filled and I am sprinkling seed on the ground for those birds and animals that do not access the feeder. The most regular attendees for the seeds on the ground are the Mourning Doves. Currently, we only have two at our seed bank. In late summer and fall, the Dove pairs brought their hatchlings to feed so we sometimes had as many as 15 Doves on the ground. We love watching them! There is always a “look out” Dove allowing the others to feed in peace. If a threat is spotted, for example, a hawk, Look Out Dove signals the rest and they scatter into the evergreens for shelter.
The sound of the Dove, the soft cooing, represents different things depending on the cadence of the call. For some folks, the sound of the Dove during bereavement means that the deceased is signalling that they are well into the next phase. Sometimes the sound is more of a soft hooting cooing… signalling that all is well and peaceful. This is the sound heard mostly in the evening. The call can be clipped and urgent which is calling the clan of Doves together.
The lessons from Dove and its calling sound are:
- The tribe/family is very important.
- Having a look out or someone to watch your back is important as danger can come from many places.
- Sitting with your family to chat about the day and about life is a bonding.
- Compassion and support for people suffering loss helps all of us.
You can read about other messages from Dove in the following blogs:
https://angelsandancestors.blogspot.com/2008/08/freedom-to-be.html
https://angelsandancestors.blogspot.com/2009/06/spirit-animal-dove.html
https://angelsandancestors.blogspot.com/2011/07/spirit-animal-dove-drops-feathers.html
Blessings to all.
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Judy