16th Jan2010

16th - The snow has gone. The male pigeon is courting the female, he puffs up his chest then bows down in front of her as he fans out his tail. Sadly she flies away.
Collared doves are also feeding in the garden.

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) Our largest pigeon. Lays two or three clutches of eggs from March onwards. Eats everything in my garden!