Pigeons & Doves in Nottinghamshire
5 species matching this filter.
Nottinghamshire is home to five species of pigeons and doves, ranging from the ubiquitous Woodpigeon found in gardens, farmland, and woodland across the county to the increasingly rare European Turtle-dove, a summer visitor whose purring song was once a familiar sound of the countryside. The county's mix of urban centres, arable farmland, and mature woodland provides varied habitats for this family, with Stock Doves nesting in old tree cavities in Sherwood Forest and Eurasian Collared Doves thriving in towns and villages throughout the region.
Eurasian Collared Dove
Streptopelia decaoctoLC
A familiar resident of gardens, farms and suburban areas throughout Nottinghamshire, heard giving its repetitive three-note call year-round.
Year-round
European Turtle-dove
Streptopelia turturVU
A rare and rapidly declining summer breeder, arriving in May. One of the UK's most threatened birds, clinging on at a few farmland sites in the county.
May–Sep
Rock Dove
Columba liviaLC
Feral populations are widespread in Nottingham's urban areas year-round. True wild-type birds are scarce; most show varied plumage from domestic ancestry.
Year-round
Stock Dove
Columba oenasLC
A common resident found year-round in parkland, mature woodland and farmland with old trees providing nest holes across the county.
Year-round
Woodpigeon
Columba palumbusLC
An abundant resident found in virtually every habitat from city centres to farmland. Numbers peak in autumn.
Year-round