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Both parents built the nest, with the male bringing the twigs and the female placing them.
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Recently, a couple in Dubai noticed two eggs in a nest on their balcony which are due to hatch any day now. Photos courtesy: Antony Abraham
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Antony Abraham spotted the nest on the dartboard at his home in Al Wasl Villas in Muhaisnah.
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As is typical with this breed, they often nest on and around houses and surrounding structures.
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Both parents built the nest, with the male bringing the twigs and the female placing them.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/7WIZBTLQ2J7G4J6W33KP6ZGTUM.jpg?smart=true&auth=8353c48bbf1353bda096be14b5e673a38fc56a34dd2763ba2b562076efa6971a&width=400&height=225)
Recently, a couple in Dubai noticed two eggs in a nest on their balcony which are due to hatch any day now. Photos courtesy: Antony Abraham
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/AKPJMF7XNTA3S23WEN7URQXEDU.jpg?smart=true&auth=9795bbf014b41817ce1c696bf921bf69ec57bfd7e1cb5551ec0c0cde5cb0884e&width=400&height=225)
Antony Abraham spotted the nest on the dartboard at his home in Al Wasl Villas in Muhaisnah.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/EZ5NUYTRKNLJVDZ5XUPMED2PBE.jpg?smart=true&auth=36dd9aca0a69bc23a6a5de1980925c98f1b704d4c095a2d89483248902146c0f&width=400&height=225)
As is typical with this breed, they often nest on and around houses and surrounding structures.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YNXR5FPUWZDVON2YYC6GBIANYI.jpg?smart=true&auth=652f7f7e3423c078d75b73ca53002c8748e0b66ae2020c7240cd05c3793e3c90&width=400&height=225)
Both parents built the nest, with the male bringing the twigs and the female placing them.
Dubai couple discover doves nest hanging off dartboard on balcony
Pair spot two eggs in the nest at their home in Al Wasl Villas in Muhaisnah
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Kelly Clarke
29 April, 2021
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