Birds frequently perch on the wire outside my kitchen window, but I’ve never seen this before:
June 6, 2022
It’d started to rain and these two Mourning Doves each lifted first one wing and then the other to catch the moisture, and then proceeded to groom themselves. It was almost like watching synchronized swimmers (although I’m pretty sure the doves didn’t have to hold their breath) and I felt strangely honored to witness their routine.
I just did a quick online search for information about this phenomenon and came across a few posts on forums stating the equivalent of “I didn’t know doves did this” and “Very cool to witness.”
Have any of you seen doves bathing in the rain?
Tracy Abell 
That is cool. Never seen doves do this but I know owls hate the rain because it makes their feathers soggy and inhibits their “whisper mode” flight.
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It was cool and if I ever have an owl-related question, you will be my source. 🙂
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OH! That is cool! No, I’ve never seen doves take baths in the rain, but I’ve never looked, either. Next time, I will.
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Here’s to more doves in the rain!
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Certainly not seen synchronised bathing! Seen plenty looking like they’ve been squashed but are sunbathing, laying completely flat with their wings out! It’s a wonderful World.
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Ooh, that would be a very cool sighting. Hope I witness such a thing. 🙂
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If I get the opportunity I’ll try to take a snap before they get startled.
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