Interesting facts about collared doves

A mate of mine who is also a blipper Ben Lomond free press
owns a pet centre in Dumbarton.
I had lunch with him the other day and he commented on my doves.
He knows all about these things and anything animal.
He told me that originally Collared Doves were brought to UK by the bourgeoisie as ornamental features for grand estates
Much in the same way the prols would buy a budgie ha ha
Between that and a change in migration patterns these beautiful creatures are now plentiful for us all to enjoy
Campbell