Young, tender pigeons can be roasted whole, but if you’re in doubt as to their age, braise or stew them instead. Generally considered the tastiest and meatiest of all the pigeons, wood pigeons ...

THE wood pigeon is the most common bird in the UK and numbers have doubled in the past year alone. They are considered a pest in rural areas, where they eat crops – consuming up to two and a ...

The wood pigeon is a delight. OK, so it’s not exactly blessed with acres of meat, but what’s there has just the right amount of gamey tang.

The examination of nearly 4,000 wood pigeon crops suggests that, contrary to the general belief of farmers, ... Nor do they normally eat young corn but only the seed.

A pair of baby wood pigeons have been rescued after their nest was accidentally destroyed by a member of the public. The youngsters have been taken into the care of the Scottish SPCA after ...

When buying wood pigeon, look for meat that is deep-coloured and relatively clear of damage from shot. Young birds are the best for roasting to ensure tender meat, which is dark, very rich and ...