Stoggie Tee

Noun = Wood-Pigeon, Columba palumbus Native of Europe & Asia. Also Known as the "Ring-Dove" They are a beautiful, plump, grey bird with white rings on the wings. The Males(cocks)have a Round-Topped Skull, whilst the Females(hens)have a Flat-Topped Skull. They make a persistent, yet somehow relaxing, "Coo-Cooing" sound ring out amongst the trees. Each Breeding Pair Produce Two; or in a good year Three clutches of two young per clutch each year, in a single nest. They are only distantly related to the City-Pigeon or Rock-Dove Columba livia They are Delicious; when wrapped in streaky bacon & roasted; Or when boned-out,diced and put in a Pigeon-Pie with gravy and sweetcorn; Or when put into a Pigeon and Rabbit-Pie; Or when put in a Crow and Pigeon-Pie Recipies Abound For Pigeon-Casseroles. Use Your Imagination. They Eat Our Crops.