There are usually a few Stock Doves hanging nervously around the garden: they are very timid birds that behave a lot like Turtle Doves. On several occasions Stock Doves have attempted nesting in our owl box, but in the past have always been prevented from doing so by Grey Squirrels or Jackdaws.
It was quite a surprise, therefore, to see seven feeding together - seemingly a mix of adults and juveniles. It seems likely that a pair has finally kept possession of the nest box!
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