xs250custom Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Can anyone tell me if there are any pigeons on Shetland? An odd question I know, but I like pigeons, you see.{please go easy !! ) First time asking a question. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanna Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 We have and have had 8, 9 ,or 10 Rock doves feeding in the garden for the past 12 years, do they count?I have seen other varieties elsewhere but we always seem to attract the Rock doves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs250custom Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Thanks for that ,Suzanna I actually saw a pair of pigeons fly past me today down at Trondra Farm, near Easterhoul.Our "normal" everyday pigeons are descendants of Rock doves, i'm sure. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorrie Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 http://www.shetlandpigeons.com/ 'Latest news' is a bit out of date, but there's certainly pigeon owners on the islands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs250custom Posted September 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Thank you very much Scorrie.I had a look at the website you added and it was quite interesting, Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fionajohn Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 plenty up here in heylor have counted over 20 they nest in cliffs just beside me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs250custom Posted September 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Im not sure where Heylor is but I will have a look at the map tonight. As long as its not too far away from Scalloway I might have the time to take a drive up. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorrie Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Heylor is 10 miles north of Brae on Ronas Voe. Head for Hillswick and turn 2nd right after the cooncil houses at Urafirth. It's a nice place and the St Magnus Hotel in Hillswick is s good stopoff for food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs250custom Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thanks Scorrie If time allows I will go up and have a look for these elusive Shetland Doos. (Glasgow word for pigeons). Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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