(Eurasian) Collared Dove
Streptopelia decaocto

Until the 1930s, the European range of these birds was part of the Balkans, but by the 1950s they had colonised most of Europe and reached Britain, where they are now a common sight in town and country. They also pair for life.
 

  

  

  

1: Lochwinnoch RSPB, 26/03/2005.
2: Yateley, 08/10/2006.
3: Selsey, 27/06/2006.
4: Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, Stonham Barns, 07/05/2006.
5-6: Yateley, 14/02/2007.