How to safely clean up pigeon droppings
In urbanized areas, pigeons are part of the daily life of city dwellers. We see them strolling on...
Are Pigeons Dangerous?
In January 2019, a child died in a Scottish hospital after developing a fungal infection caused by...
What to do about pigeons
When pigeon flocks grow too large, use these humane methods to control their numbers From a...
SAFETY FIRST – HOW A PIGEON’S JOURNEY HOME REVEALS MORE ABOUT THEIR FLIGHT PATTERNS
How does a lone pigeon get back home? Does it choose the fastest, the easiest or the safest route?...
Why Is It Dangerous for Pet Pigeons to Free Fly?
All birds should be hatched wild and live and fly free but unfortunately many don’t. Whether they...
Pigeons Resist Misguided Leaders
When the leader of a flock goes the wrong way, what will the flock do? With human beings, nobody...
For pigeons, follow the leader is a matter of speed
Many birds travel in flocks, sometimes migrating over thousands of miles. But how do the birds...
What’s a Flock of Birds Called? Understanding This Behavior in Birds
What would you call a flock of flamingos, a swarm of swallows, or a group of eagles? Different...
How to safely rescue a bird
Is it dangerous to pick up a bird? Some birds can bite hard (Northern Cardinals), some can stab...
Found a Sick or Injured Pigeon? Here’s What to Do (and Not to Do)
Pigeons—you either love them or hate them. I personally think they are super cute. Have you ever...
Well-fed pigeons leave their mark at Lawrence and Markham
One of the best places for pigeons is at Markham Rd. and Lawrence Ave., where a perpetual buffet...
Pigeon Religion: Street Smarts via the Birds
I remember the first time I saw Tina Piña Trachtenburg (aka Mother Pigeon) and her soft-sculptures...
Are Birds Actually Government-Issued Drones? So Says a New Conspiracy Theory Making Waves
The CIA assassinated John F. Kennedy after he refused to kill and replace billions of birds with...
SHOULD I FEED PIGEONS?
Pigeons predominantly feed on grains and cereals, thus they can consume quickly any grainy foods...