Identifying Pigeons

Not all pigeons are Woodpigeons - honest! Stock Dove is a very common species, but can you tell it apart from the ubiquitous Woodpigeon? Let us help you tell these two species apart - and make sure you don't confuse them with Feral Pigeon / Rock Dove.

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Bird Sound ID in Summer (2 sessions, Wednesdays 10am)

Bird Sound ID in Summer involves two interactive online sessions of about two hours each, complemented by supported self-study exercises. We place a strong emphasis on providing you with tools and techniques to help you...

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Identifying Pigeons

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