Three Turtle Doves

It was a while back when I learned that Mourning Doves are the same as the Turtle Doves in the old Christmas song.  Then, of course, I had to find out why they are called "turtle" doves. The Turtle Dove's song is a deep, gentle “purr, purr.” To some people's ears the song sounds more like “turr, turr,” which caused them to refer to the bird as “Turr-tle Dove.” The purr, purr people didn't argue, because calling the bird a Purr-tle Dove was just too weird.  So now I know. Another melty, warmish day today and then rain tomorrow.  I'm hope something will pop up in the garden soon.