The Wood Pigeon is resident and mostly sedentary though in the autumn and winter they fly twice-daily between roosts and feeding areas. Scandinavian Wood Pigeons are migratory and many pass through Britain on their autumnal migration to France and Spain, some inevitably stay for the winter in Britain.

Do Wood Pigeons fly south for the winter?

So, with pigeon, yes, they do migrate, but generally within a restricted area. For example, large flocks of woodies are reported seen flying high over some of our northern counties, but that same flock is rarely reported travelling over other counties farther south.

Where do Wood Pigeons go in winter UK?

A good number of Wood Pigeons move into urban areas in winter where they can feed on garden bird tables as well as the trees and shrubs which provide seeds and berries during the colder months of the year.