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Tolga Aktas on the Wood Pigeon

For biologist Tolga Aktas, a city walk is a chance to observe different pigeon species.

For conservation biologist Tolga Aktas, a walk through the city is an opportunity to observe different species of pigeon. His favourite is the wood pigeon, which is the UK’s most widespread and common pigeon. Walking through London’s parks and squares, Tolga spots the differences between wood pigeons and feral pigeons by the colours of their neck patches. Now he’s moved to the Gloucestershire countryside, the cooing call of a wood pigeon is one of the sounds that evokes the feeling of home and childhood nostalgia.

Produced by Sophie Anton for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Audio Production in Bristol

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Sun 15 Jun 2025 08:58

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