Pigeons & Doves in East Riding of Yorkshire
5 species matching this filter.
The East Riding of Yorkshire supports five species of pigeons and doves, ranging from the ubiquitous Woodpigeon to the increasingly rare European Turtle-dove. The region's mix of arable farmland, chalk wolds, coastal cliffs, and scattered woodlands provides varied habitats for this family of birds. The dramatic chalk cliffs at Flamborough Head and Bempton offer nesting sites for Rock Doves, while the agricultural heartland of the Yorkshire Wolds attracts Stock Doves and Eurasian Collared Doves to farmsteads and villages.
Eurasian Collared Dove
Streptopelia decaoctoLC
A common resident found year-round in towns, villages and farmyards across the East Riding, often heard giving its persistent three-note cooing call.
Year-round
European Turtle-dove
Streptopelia turturVU
A rare and declining summer visitor, arriving in May. One of Britain's fastest-declining birds, now barely clinging on in parts of the region.
May–Aug
Rock Dove
Columba liviaLC
Common in towns and along coastal cliffs. Feral populations thrive in Hull and Bridlington, while wilder birds inhabit the Flamborough chalk cliffs.
Year-round
Stock Dove
Columba oenasLC
A common resident of farmland and parkland, nesting in tree holes across the Wolds and lowlands. Often seen feeding on stubble fields in winter.
Year-round
Woodpigeon
Columba palumbusLC
An abundant resident found in woodlands, parks, gardens and farmland throughout the region. Large flocks gather on arable fields in winter.
Year-round