Wood pigeons, once found shyly cooing in forests, have boldly moved into cities and suburbs.

原先只敢在树林里低吟浅唱的斑尾林鸽已经勇敢地迁移到了城市和郊区。

Modern farming techniques allow grain to be sown in the autumn rather than the spring; that helps wood pigeons feed in winter.

相较春天播种，现代的农业技术使秋天播种成为可能，这也为斑尾林鸽过冬提供保障。