Little Dove Makes Its Nest (Picture) - Birds of Ishtar?

Doves of Love!

I was doing some housework painting under the eaves of my house and I come across a dove. He didn't move the whole time I was there. Just staring at me and not moving. Its amazing how patient they are. My brush was within 6 inches and it didn't even flinch. Finished up and left.......cool! Found another dove nest on the other side of the house.  

Doves are symbols of peace and have been part of society dating back to the ancient days. I suspect its a little bit of a good omen to have one living at your house (in a hokie pokie kind of way!) 

They were called birds of Ishtar and associated with Aphrodite the goddess of love and beauty. Many religions (including the big Three) believe in their blessed nature. They were there there for peace, to guide souls, to bring people together, to pass messages from one world to the next. Kind of cool stuff (It relates to our Anthropology and root beliefs and/or symbolism we use as a species). See Dove Symbolism and 15 Facts on Mourning Doves.

Either just hanging out or passing good omens...its welcome! We have to learn to live with nature someday anyway. Maybe I should throw some bird seed out.....(Yikes I'm that old!) 🤔🕊