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Ringdove Collection

The ringdove, also known as the wood pigeon (Columba palumbus), is a graceful bird that can be found in various parts of Europe

Background imageRingdove Collection: Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) flying with nesting material in beak, Lorraine, France

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) flying with nesting material in beak, Lorraine, France, April

Background imageRingdove Collection: Wood pigeons (Columba palumbus) male and female during courtship preening display

Wood pigeons (Columba palumbus) male and female during courtship preening display, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Background imageRingdove Collection: Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) pair preening one another, The Netherlands

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) pair preening one another, The Netherlands

Background imageRingdove Collection: Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) perched in a Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) feeding on buds

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) perched in a Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) feeding on buds, Wiltshire, UK, April

Background imageRingdove Collection: Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) in falling snow. Leicestershire, UK, February

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) in falling snow. Leicestershire, UK, February

Background imageRingdove Collection: Ringdove

Ringdove
LLM339503 Ringdove by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ringdove. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRingdove Collection: Building the 'Lapwing'and 'Ringdove'Dispatch Gun-Vessels by Gaslight, at Cowes (engraving)

Building the "Lapwing"and "Ringdove"Dispatch Gun-Vessels by Gaslight, at Cowes (engraving)
1608386 Building the " Lapwing" and " Ringdove" Dispatch Gun-Vessels by Gaslight, at Cowes (engraving) by English School

Background imageRingdove Collection: The fowler and the ringdove (engraving)

The fowler and the ringdove (engraving)
3624953 The fowler and the ringdove (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fowler and the ringdove. Illustration for Aesops Fables (Bliss Sands, 1897)

Background imageRingdove Collection: Eggs

Eggs
LLM339522 Eggs by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eggs. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRingdove Collection: The Crisis in the Far East, the British Fleet in Chinese Waters (litho)

The Crisis in the Far East, the British Fleet in Chinese Waters (litho)
1039457 The Crisis in the Far East, the British Fleet in Chinese Waters (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Far East)

Background imageRingdove Collection: Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus) drinking, Bayern, Germany. May

Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus) drinking, Bayern, Germany. May

Background imageRingdove Collection: Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) footprints in snow, Norfolk, England, March

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


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The ringdove, also known as the wood pigeon (Columba palumbus), is a graceful bird that can be found in various parts of Europe. In Lorraine, France, one can witness the beauty of this species as it flies with nesting material in its beak, preparing to build a cozy home for its young. During courtship, male and female wood pigeons engage in an enchanting preening display. Their feathers glisten under the sunlight as they affectionately groom each other, creating a heartwarming scene that showcases their bond. In The Netherlands, a pair of wood pigeons takes turns preening one another. This act of mutual care and tenderness exemplifies the strong connection between these birds and highlights their dedication to maintaining healthy plumage. In Wiltshire, UK during April, a wood pigeon perches on a majestic Beech tree while feeding on buds. Its vibrant colors blend harmoniously with nature's palette as it indulges in nourishment provided by Mother Earth. Even amidst falling snow in Leicestershire, UK during February, the resilient ringdove persists. It gracefully navigates through wintry conditions without losing its elegance or determination—a true testament to its adaptability and survival instincts. Historical engravings depict scenes such as building gun-vessels named "Lapwing" and "Ringdove" by gaslight at Cowes—an homage to human ingenuity intertwined with nature's inspiration. Another engraving portrays a fowler capturing this magnificent bird—a reminder of our complex relationship with wildlife throughout history. Eggs symbolize new beginnings and potential life—each delicate shell holding the promise of future generations. The sight eggs evokes feelings of awe for nature's ability to create something so precious yet fragile. Amidst geopolitical tensions captured in lithographs depicting British fleets patrolling Chinese waters lies an image reminding us that even amid chaos, nature persists.