‘The population trend for Turtle Dove in the UK is one of sharp decline ... that more and more of us can enjoy the summer purring call of this wonderful bird.’ The RSPB said that as a result ...

On the second day of Christmas, My true love gave to me Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree. On the third day of Christmas, My true love gave to me Three French hens, Two turtle doves ...