Pigeons & Doves in Lincolnshire
5 species matching this filter.
Lincolnshire's expansive farmland, hedgerows, and coastal habitats provide excellent conditions for pigeons and doves, with 5 species recorded across the county. The Woodpigeon and Eurasian Collared Dove are among the most familiar birds in both rural and urban settings, while the European Turtle-dove — now a species of serious conservation concern — can still be found in pockets of suitable scrubby habitat during the summer months. The county's arable fields and woodland edges also support healthy populations of Stock Dove and feral Rock Dove.
Eurasian Collared Dove
Streptopelia decaoctoLC
A familiar garden and farmyard resident heard year-round, with its persistent three-note cooing a constant backdrop across the county.
Year-round
European Turtle-dove
Streptopelia turturVU
A rare and declining summer breeder, arriving in late April. One of the UK's fastest-declining birds, favouring thick hedgerows and farmland.
Apr–Sep
Rock Dove
Columba liviaLC
An uncommon resident found in towns and on coastal cliffs. Most birds are feral descendants rather than truly wild Rock Doves.
Year-round
Stock Dove
Columba oenasLC
A common resident breeding in old trees and farm buildings, often seen in fast flight over arable fields and parkland.
Year-round
Woodpigeon
Columba palumbusLC
An abundant resident found year-round in woodlands, parks and gardens across the county. Numbers swell in autumn with continental immigrants.
Year-round