Wood pigeons like these have their own traits compared to standard rock pigeons. Rock pigeons, like the ones that we see everyday, have a gorgeous iridescent on their neck. These pigeons don't, however they make up for that by having nice colors on their plumage. Wood pigeons are wild, however, so you should cherish them! :)
@@steverg1st there is some sticks! They came like 3 days ago. I saw the male bring sticks. They usually fly away for the night at 4 pm and come back in the morning at 9 am. Also got some footage of the male bringing sticks! Once the nest is finished ill upload the video.
@@steverg1st Steve, i have a question. I accidentally scared a pigeon ( Rock Pigeon, Maybe Dad or Mom Pigeon) while (i think) it was flying to my balcony. Will it come back? Also the nest is getting bigger. The pigeon has not been on my balcony for like 1 and a half hours. Thanks!
We should never shoo away pigeons or doves when they come looking for shelter. They are not native to North America - they were stolen from their natural homes on the cliffs of Europe by people and brought here in cages. So it's harder for them to survive compared to native birds. Food is also very difficult for them. That's why I've started feeding them. I encourage everybody else to do the same. They eat regular wild bird seed, as well as grains like corn and split peas. You can also buy pigeon food at most pet stores. I love them - they are beautiful!
I didn’t usually and I don’t at all now. At the time I didn’t realise they were nesting. Once I did, as you can see, I encouraged it. Thanks for watching 😊
Good luck! Can’t stop them here. There’s another nest in the conifer next to this tree - and another in the tree in the front garden. They come back every year - at least once 😊
Juli AJ They usually lay eggs all together 1-3 and will do shifts for incubation - female at night 8pm - 10am approx, then male takes over. They won’t normally leave them unattended. They’ll do a swift band over, initially at least.
This is happening in my garden and I have no intentions to stop it my mum has given them names too plus there were twigs underneath so they didn’t struggle
Hi Steve! Its me again, quick question and a update. So i saw more frequent stick transport, and i went out to the balcony to see the nest. It was good and almost done. So heres the question, Will the pigeons ( they are rock pigeons ) come back after i accidentally scared one. I went out and i saw a pigeon fly to my balcony i think. Will it come back? I really want it to come back. Does it take time for it to come back? Also another update. I saw preening. They both preened their feathers and cuddled. Is it a sign? Thanks alot! Ill be keeping you updated!
Sorry! Only just seen this - and, obviously, your query has answered itself. I never saw any sign of cuddling between our pigeons, so that's a good one. They mate for life and often use the same nest for future broods so, as long as there's no major disturbance, they would not normally be scared off from the current nest and will quite likely return later this year for a second lay. Possibly next season too - so don't disturb the nest when they've left. They'll do any necessary repairs if they come back.
I appreciate them as birds and like watching them sometimes but not on my property again. Once you let them nest once they and their offspring will stay and return to that spot indefinitely. They will always try nest close to a easy food source. Destroyed my garden with guano which is unhygienic for many reasons and can lead to mites so i had to get rid. Id just be careful where they are allowed nest.
Wood pigeons like these have their own traits compared to standard rock pigeons. Rock pigeons, like the ones that we see everyday, have a gorgeous iridescent on their neck. These pigeons don't, however they make up for that by having nice colors on their plumage. Wood pigeons are wild, however, so you should cherish them! :)
I do. Pigeons nest here most years, at least once, and in the conifer next to this tree - and in a tree in the front garden.
@@steverg1st They seem nice!
I think it's a miracle to see a rock pigeon where I live 0-0 we only have wood pigeons country eh?
Brilliant video, thank you. I have a wood pigeons nest in my tree. Didn't realise they took turns. Though mum had just been left on her own
Thanks for watching
Hi Steve! I came here to say that pigeons are building a nest on my balcony!
Juli AJ
Great!
Are you going to get some video?
@@steverg1st yes! When they come back. I think they took a break from building.
Juli AJ
They will come back hopefully.
They’ll build the nest then leave it until the female is ready to lay.
Usually during the night.
@@steverg1st there is some sticks! They came like 3 days ago. I saw the male bring sticks. They usually fly away for the night at 4 pm and come back in the morning at 9 am. Also got some footage of the male bringing sticks! Once the nest is finished ill upload the video.
@@steverg1st Steve, i have a question. I accidentally scared a pigeon ( Rock Pigeon, Maybe Dad or Mom Pigeon) while (i think) it was flying to my balcony. Will it come back? Also the nest is getting bigger. The pigeon has not been on my balcony for like 1 and a half hours. Thanks!
Fabulous, wish I had a garden like you mate, that was so very entertaining, thanx big! 👌🏿
Thanks
We should never shoo away pigeons or doves when they come looking for shelter. They are not native to North America - they were stolen from their natural homes on the cliffs of Europe by people and brought here in cages. So it's harder for them to survive compared to native birds. Food is also very difficult for them. That's why I've started feeding them. I encourage everybody else to do the same. They eat regular wild bird seed, as well as grains like corn and split peas. You can also buy pigeon food at most pet stores. I love them - they are beautiful!
I didn’t usually and I don’t at all now.
At the time I didn’t realise they were nesting.
Once I did, as you can see, I encouraged it.
Thanks for watching 😊
Wood pigeons don't occur in America you're thinking of the ferral/rock pigeon
Hey Steve! I saw that the Female Pigeon is doing nightshift! Yay!
Great stuff! 😊
Thanks! Awesome it helps BRAVO!
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Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Was this August 2017?
For months ive been luring pigeons to nest but with no luck. I hope someday will be the day.
Good luck! Can’t stop them here. There’s another nest in the conifer next to this tree - and another in the tree in the front garden. They come back every year - at least once 😊
@@steverg1st aw cool! Ill try my best this time. Ill lure them with food until they are comfy to nest.
The pigeons on my balcony have one egg now!
Juli AJ 🥳
@@steverg1st 🥳 cant wait for one more! I hope it hatches healthy
Juli AJ
They usually lay eggs all together 1-3 and will do shifts for incubation - female at night 8pm - 10am approx, then male takes over.
They won’t normally leave them unattended. They’ll do a swift band over, initially at least.
@@steverg1st yea, the female was in the nest at night. I saw the male today, incubating one.
This is happening in my garden and I have no intentions to stop it my mum has given them names too plus there were twigs underneath so they didn’t struggle
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Great 😊
Hi Steve! Its me again, quick question and a update. So i saw more frequent stick transport, and i went out to the balcony to see the nest. It was good and almost done. So heres the question, Will the pigeons ( they are rock pigeons ) come back after i accidentally scared one. I went out and i saw a pigeon fly to my balcony i think. Will it come back? I really want it to come back. Does it take time for it to come back? Also another update. I saw preening. They both preened their feathers and cuddled. Is it a sign? Thanks alot! Ill be keeping you updated!
Sorry!
Only just seen this - and, obviously, your query has answered itself.
I never saw any sign of cuddling between our pigeons, so that's a good one.
They mate for life and often use the same nest for future broods so, as long as there's no major disturbance, they would not normally be scared off from the current nest and will quite likely return later this year for a second lay.
Possibly next season too - so don't disturb the nest when they've left. They'll do any necessary repairs if they come back.
@@steverg1st i did not touch anything. Thanks! Also the female layed her 2nd egg so im being careful not to disturb them
I appreciate them as birds and like watching them sometimes but not on my property again. Once you let them nest once they and their offspring will stay and return to that spot indefinitely. They will always try nest close to a easy food source. Destroyed my garden with guano which is unhygienic for many reasons and can lead to mites so i had to get rid. Id just be careful where they are allowed nest.
Fair enough.
Get rid of what? The nest? If so that's very much against the law. It's illegal to disturb nesting birds in the UK.
Second lol pigeons are cool...
You are too nice, hopefully they didn’t shit everywhere in your garden,
They were no problem 😉
Waoooo incredible
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Was this August 2017?
Yes it was