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Wood Pigeons Collection

Wood Pigeons, also known as Columba palumbus, are a common sight in the UK

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon UK

Wood Pigeon UK
CAN-169 WOODPIGEONS - x two, on branch UK Columba palumbus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon - flock, in flight

Wood Pigeon - flock, in flight
WAT-6765 Woodpigeon - flock, in flight Colomba palumbus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood-Pigeons Nest found on 20 April in a Tree in Torrington Square (b / w photo)

Wood-Pigeons Nest found on 20 April in a Tree in Torrington Square (b / w photo)
1598801 Wood-Pigeons Nest found on 20 April in a Tree in Torrington Square (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeons in flight, illustration from Wild Nature & Country Life published by Hodder

Wood Pigeons in flight, illustration from Wild Nature & Country Life published by Hodder
3794231 Wood Pigeons in flight, illustration from Wild Nature & Country Life published by Hodder & Stoughton, c.1910 (colour litho) by Southgate, Frank (1872-1916); Private Collection; British

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Flock of migrating Wood Pigeons passing dangerous wires and windmills at sunrise, Netherlands

Flock of migrating Wood Pigeons passing dangerous wires and windmills at sunrise, Netherlands

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon Columba palumbus Norfolk winter

Wood Pigeon Columba palumbus Norfolk winter

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon RJCB 223 Columba palumbus © R. J. C. Blewitt / ARDEA LONDON

Wood Pigeon RJCB 223 Columba palumbus © R. J. C. Blewitt / ARDEA LONDON
RJCB-223 WOODPIGEON - at nest with chick Columba palumbus R J C Blewitt Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) two, in flight, silhouetted at sunrise, Norfolk, England

Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) two, in flight, silhouetted at sunrise, Norfolk, England, august

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) flock, in flight over maize crop, Norfolk, England, January

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) flock, in flight over maize crop, Norfolk, England, January

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) feeding damage to Brussels Sprout (Brassica oleracea)

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) feeding damage to Brussels Sprout (Brassica oleracea) crop in garden vegetable plot, Bacton, Suffolk, England, April

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) adult, drinking, Warwickshire, England, July

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) adult, drinking, Warwickshire, England, July

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Rook (Corvus frugilegus) adult, with wings spread, facing Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) adult

Rook (Corvus frugilegus) adult, with wings spread, facing Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) adult, competition for food on birdtable, Oxfordshire, England, March

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) footprints in snow, Norwich, Norfolk, England, March

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) footprints in snow, Norwich, Norfolk, England, March

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood-pigeon. Columba Palumbus. Europe. England. London. St Jamess Park

Wood-pigeon. Columba Palumbus. Europe. England. London. St Jamess Park

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) plucked feathers, remains of kill on field headland in farmland

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) plucked feathers, remains of kill on field headland in farmland, Bacton, Suffolk, England, july

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) immature, drinking, standing in shallow water, Midlands, England

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) immature, drinking, standing in shallow water, Midlands, England, august

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columbus palumbus) flock, in flight over farmland, Suffolk, England, december

Wood Pigeon (Columbus palumbus) flock, in flight over farmland, Suffolk, England, december

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) powder down imprint on glass after collision with window, Bouldon

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) powder down imprint on glass after collision with window, Bouldon, Shropshire, England, september

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columbus palumbus) adult, sleeping, perched on tree stump, Oxfordshire, England, march

Wood Pigeon (Columbus palumbus) adult, sleeping, perched on tree stump, Oxfordshire, England, march

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columbus palumbus) flock, in flight, arriving at winter roost, silhouetted at sunset

Wood Pigeon (Columbus palumbus) flock, in flight, arriving at winter roost, silhouetted at sunset, Cley, Norfolk, England, january

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) two chicks, sitting in nest, on branch of Common Walnut

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) two chicks, sitting in nest, on branch of Common Walnut (Juglans regia) tree in garden, Suffolk, England, september

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) two eggs in nest, on branch of Common Walnut (Juglans regia)

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) two eggs in nest, on branch of Common Walnut (Juglans regia) tree in garden, Suffolk, England, august

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) one egg in nest, on branch of Common Walnut (Juglans regia)

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) one egg in nest, on branch of Common Walnut (Juglans regia) tree in garden, Suffolk, England, august

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) two adults, feeding at birdtable in garden, Essex, England, april

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) two adults, feeding at birdtable in garden, Essex, England, april

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columbus palumbus) wing feather, on grass amongst fallen leaves, Powys, Wales, november

Wood Pigeon (Columbus palumbus) wing feather, on grass amongst fallen leaves, Powys, Wales, november

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columbus palumbus) adult, feeding at hanging birdtable in garden, Norfolk, England

Wood Pigeon (Columbus palumbus) adult, feeding at hanging birdtable in garden, Norfolk, England, september

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) two adults, fighting, Gloucestershire, England, february

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) two adults, fighting, Gloucestershire, England, february

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) adult, in flight, Sussex, England

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) adult, in flight, Sussex, England

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) adult pair, perched on branch, West Sussex, England, march

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) adult pair, perched on branch, West Sussex, England, march

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columbus palumbus) dead adult, killed, plucked and eaten by raptor

Wood Pigeon (Columbus palumbus) dead adult, killed, plucked and eaten by raptor, on field headland in evening, Suffolk, England, march

Background imageWood Pigeons Collection: Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) adult, perched on branch, Regent's Park, London, England, april

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) adult, perched on branch, Regent's Park, London, England, april



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Wood Pigeons, also known as Columba palumbus, are a common sight in the UK. These beautiful birds can be seen in various settings, from flying in flocks to nesting in trees. One remarkable sighting was a Wood-Pigeon's nest discovered on 20 April in Torrington Square, captured beautifully in a black and white photograph. The gracefulness is evident when they take flight. An illustration from Wild Nature & Country Life showcases their elegance as they soar through the sky. In Norfolk winters, these pigeons find solace and shelter amidst the cold weather. Photographer R. J. C Blewitt captures the essence of these birds with his stunning image of a Wood Pigeon perched on a post of a barbed wire fence at Blacktoft Sands RSPB Reserve. Another captivating shot shows an adult Wood Pigeon gliding through Gloucestershire's winter landscape. Even their footprints leave an impression on nature's canvas; delicate imprints left behind on snow-covered gardens evoke feelings of tranquility and beauty. And it seems that even birdfeeders cannot resist their charm, as two adults were spotted feeding at one such feeder in West Bridgford. However, not all journeys for these migratory creatures are without peril. A flock of migrating Wood Pigeons braves dangerous wires and windmills during sunrise while passing through the Netherlands. Wood Pigeons share their habitat with other avian species too; silhouetted against Norfolk's sunrise sky, Pink-footed Geese join them for their aerial adventures. These captions provide glimpses into the world - their flights across landscapes both serene and treacherous, their nests nestled high up among branches or found within our own backyards. They remind us to appreciate the beauty and resilience of these magnificent birds that grace our skies.