. The birds of the British Isles and their eggs . 2 //. MS- K335. STOCK-DOVE. 335 Sand-Pigeon. Its flight is quick, performed by regular beats,with an occasional sharp flick of the wings, characteristic ofpigeons in general. Indeed, there is so much of the domesticpigeon in its bobbing gait, appearance, and habits that there isexcuse for the erroneous idea that it is the stock from whichour tame birds are derived. It perches well, and in nuptialdisplay walks along a horizontal branch with swelled neck,lowered wings, and fanned tail, just as tame birds swagger on theroof-tree. I h
. The birds of the British Isles and their eggs . 2 //. MS- K335. STOCK-DOVE. 335 Sand-Pigeon. Its flight is quick, performed by regular beats,with an occasional sharp flick of the wings, characteristic ofpigeons in general. Indeed, there is so much of the domesticpigeon in its bobbing gait, appearance, and habits that there isexcuse for the erroneous idea that it is the stock from whichour tame birds are derived. It perches well, and in nuptialdisplay walks along a horizontal branch with swelled neck,lowered wings, and fanned tail, just as tame birds swagger on theroof-tree. I have seen a male bowing to the female, with hisbill almost touching the ground and his spread tail elevatedvertically. During the circling spring flight the wings aresmartly cracked like a whip-lash. The Stock-Dove is sociable as well as gregarious, oftenconsorting with Ring-Doves, though doubtless it is the presenceof food which brings them together. Something to its likingtakes it to the shore, where it may be seen pecking at the sandon tidal b
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