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Collard Doves (Streptopelia decaocto)

Feral pigeon (Columba livia f. domestica)

Stock Doves (Columba Oenas)

Woodpigeons (Columba palumbus)

The collared dove (streptopelia decaocto) is originally an Asian bird. It was not introduced to the UK from Europe until the 1950s and is now a common sight in gardens, parks & farmland.

Feral pigeon (Columba livia f. domestica)

The stock dove (Columba Oenas) is a fairly new visitor to our garden. They are common throughout the UK and found in parts of Europe in the Summer. Stock doves build nests in tree holes (eg woodpecker holes) and buildings.

The woodpigeon (Columba palumbus) is the largest of our pigeons. For it's size, it appears very timid & wary of smaller birds. It is common throughout Europe in gardens, woodland & farmland.

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