Two! Two eggs! Last week when I caught a glimpse there was only one, but apparently she laid a second. Last year there were two but only one hatched, we'll see what happens this year. That's dad on the right, I believe, with a new bit of twig for the nest in his beak.After a little research, I've learned pigeons almost always lay two eggs, and generally one "squab" will hatch a few days before the other. Squab, being a rather unattractive word, is fitting for these little beasts - pigeon babies would never make it through a round of Anne Geddes casting, but they have their own charms, as we'll see in coming weeks.
If you're curious about the ins and outs of pigeon rearing, check out THIS article on Discover.com. Warning - the section on feeding is not for the squeamish (squabish?) but fascinating nonetheless.
