On 2013-06-01 11:06:55 +0100, Baz said:

Sacha wrote in :

Does anyone know why wood pigeons lie down in the grass on our lawn?
We've seen several of them do it but can't say we've noticed it
particularly before this year. It doesn't seem to matter whether the
grass has just been cut or not, nor whether it's rained or is dry.
They're alone when they do it and often remain stationary for several
minutes. We haven't noticed that the collared doves do it, only the
wood pigeons, it seems.

I have seen similar behaviour but always thought it is their mating ritual.

Baz

No other bird comes near them, though, let alone a sex-crazed pigeon!
;-) It seems to be an entirely solitary occupation.
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Sacha
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