Wood Pigeon

Much earlier than our research led us to believe, both youngsters fledged after 21 days this evening. Came home at 1pm to find the nest empty but the birds else where in the bush. One went back to the nest but around 7pm the other flew over to the house across the road (picture below) then after a feed from a parent it flew to the bottom of the street. Its sibling then fledged the nest an hour later and flew towards some trees at the bottom of our street to join its brother/sister. Fingers crossed the survive and their parents find them. 

We have enjoyed watching these common but fascinating birds! Sad to see them go though!