Doctors one of the clinics of Omsk (Russia) during the working day he heard a knock at the door. The doctors opened it and saw on the threshold of a pedigree white pigeon. The bird was not afraid of people and was given into the hands. X-rays show that the dove was a fracture of the humerus.
A bird named Frank, and was operated on, fixing the wreckage of a bird’s wing needle. According to veterinarians, Frank on the same day began to eat, drink and waving to the sick wing.
Five weeks after surgery, the needle from the wing removed, but doctors have not yet released the dove to freedom — he needs to work out before the serious flights. Doctors suggest that early bird lived in the dovecote.
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Two Pakistani students on Monday rubbished claims by Indian police and media which accused them of having crossed the border and labelled them terrorists.
The students, who are enrolled in a madressah in Faisalabad, said this in a press conference along with the madressah head Shahid Aziz.
Aziz said that Nadeem and Tayyab had gone to attend the Raiwind Ijtemah in Lahore after which they went to see the flag-hoisting ceremony at Wagah Border. There they snapped pictures, which were taken up by the Indian police, who put up their posters and asked the public to remain cautious of the terrorists.
Two Pakistani students on Monday rubbished claims by Indian police and media which accused them of having crossed the border and labeled them terrorists.
“We want to assure people that the two men are our students and they haven’t even been to India,” said the head of the madrassah.
He remarked that the philosophy of their institution is that students should only focus on their education. “Our students do not engage in any political or religious activism. They are not a part of any organization. Books are their only friends,” he remarked.
One of the students, Tayyab, said that he took a picture with his friend as a memory. He said that he didn’t know how or when the picture went viral on WhatsApp. Indian news channel showing police putting up Pakistani students’ picture-Screengrab.
The students, who are enrolled in a madressah in Faisalabad, said this in a press conference along with the madressah head Shahid Aziz.
An Indian news channel can be seen showing the pictures and claiming that they are terrorists who have entered India to commit terror activities.
This incident indicates the jingoistic sentiments in India which is hell-bent upon maligning Pakistan. In past, India has also accused some ‘pigeons’ of espionage. Even fruit hasn’t been spared when Indian Punjab Police confiscated two apples on which Pakistan Zindabad was written.
Indian media is in a habit of sensationalizing events in a never-ending battle to increase their viewership. It’s better for the Indian media to verify its stories to avoid being embarrassed.
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Nuisance pigeons have ruffled a few feathers among diners at restaurants at Chatham Maritime.
And now site managers have chosen a humane way of getting rid of the pests – they have brought in a flying squad.
Trained falcons have proved successful in deterring the birds at Pier Five where there are a number of al fresco eateries.
The most common is the harris hawk, which are natural predators of pigeons and therefore their regular presence scares them away.
Chatham Maritime is home to several restaurants and with views across the water, is popular with diners wanting to sit outside and soak up the atmosphere.
But the food was also attracting birds looking for scraps.
Chatham Maritime Trustees have hired Rentokil Pest Control experts to eradicate the problem.
Rentokil’s operations manager Paul Catlin said: “The pigeons are a genuine problem for a number of the traders at Pier Five.
“A humane approach was the best way of dealing with them.
“Hawking represents a natural way to deter birds in urban areas without harm, while protecting visitors, residents and traders.”
The pigeons love of food has encouraged them to come into regular human contact, with some brazenly approaching customers around the marina area.
Rentokil has hired falconers to carry out the task.
Falconer Marc Bushell is a regular visitor with his hawk, Oliver.
The birds, which are trained at The Hawking Centre at Doddington, near Sittingbourne, protect landmarks and places of special interest throughout the south, including London.
Katie Kinnes, from Rentokil, said: “Hawking is becoming more and more popular and, with some areas being inaccessible, it is often the only way of resolving the nuisance.”
Liam Merrett, a supervisor at Pier Five and Kitchen, said it had proved quite a novelty see a falconer walking along the quayside with a hawk.
Mr Merrett said: “We are quite sheltered here and we have patio heaters, so our customers like to eat and drink out even in the winter months.
“It’s a nice setting looking out on to the marina.”
The regular presence of raptors alters the behaviour of pigeons and gulls, who learn to avoid areas where the birds of prey are frequently flown, moving on to nest or roost elsewhere.
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Among the most famous images of London’s Trafalgar Square is one of people feeding pigeons in its grounds. And closer to home, feeding these birds was a favourite pastime on the weekends around the Vidhana Soudha, when people flocked to it for a bit of relaxation in its gardens. But no more, as the pigeons are now as numerous in most parts of the city as they were once around it.
Far from feeding them, people have now taken to shooing them away as they invade their balconies and kitchens, building nests and dirtying them with their poop and feathers. Their numbers have become their downfall as they are no longer priced as pets either. Instead they are the flying rats of urban Bengaluru.
Observes one fed up Bengalurean, industrialist, Narendra Kumar, “Pigeons have adapted so well to our urban civilisation that they are driving other birds away. Cleaning pigeon droppings has become a huge problem today. People in high- rise buildings are the worst affected and even the plants on the balconies suffer as a result of their invasion.”
But what’s worse, the pigeon droppings are not just an eyesore, but also a health hazard, warn wildlife experts. With the pigeon population growing, they have been spreading diseases like avian influenza and castle fever through their droppings, according to them. “ The pigeon droppings contain bacteria and fungus, which can cause major lung disorders that can be fatal,” they explain.
It is also claimed that those who fall sick as a result of the pigeon droppings, find recovery hard despite downing antibiotics, because of the strong infection they transmit. Bird lovers too admit to being on their guard when it comes to these birds because of the infections and diseases they transmit.
The BBMP , which has received numerous complaints from people about the pigeon menace, is now planning to hold a meeting with wildlife experts, bird lovers , health experts and concerned citizens to deal with it, says Mr Sarfaraz Khan, BBMP joint commissioner (health).
The civic agency is reportedly considering taking a cue from other countries, which have effectively dealt with the growing population of pigeons without harming the ecology and is also planning a study on their impact on humans, animals and other bird species.
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One bedazzled pigeon will live to shine another day after getting lost last week.
The pigeon was wearing a flight suit with rhinestones when he was found on a woman’s back porch in Phoenix, Arizona. The bird was then taken to a local rescue called Fallen Feathers, which knew he had to have an owner because of his fancy suit.
It turned out the pigeon, named Olive, had flown out of Marlette Fernando’s car window a few days earlier.
The rescue started posting photos of the bird, while local news reporters tried to help locate his owner.
“I had a friend on Instagram send me a link to one of the news channels,” Fernando told KPHO. “He was freaking out. He was like, ‘You’re not going to believe this.’ Then I click on the link, I saw that Olive was pretty much everywhere online on [the] news.”
The bird is now back home.
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Birds of a feather were brought back together in Peoria Tuesday afternoon.
Olive, a pet pigeon, flew the coop from its home in north Phoenix on Nov. 7, its owners say. It spent several days on its own until it was found in Glendale in its rhinestone-studded vest and turned in to Fallen Feathers rescue center in Peoria on Nov. 11.
A Fallen Feathers Facebook post and a Reddit thread aimed to help return the bedazzled bird to its nest — the owner had about a month until Olive would be put up for adoption.
Luckily, the reunion wasn’t a wild goose chase: On Tuesday, owners Marlette Fernando and her husband, Norman, recovered their bedazzled companion after one of Marlette’s friends notified her through Instagram of Olive’s whereabouts.
Yes, Olive also has an Instagram account.
With Olive nestling into her shirt, Marlette said it’s been a long couple of weeks without a member of the family around.
“I love this bird, and I’m so happy to have her back home,” Marlette said. “I never thought I’d see her again.”
Norman said receiving the good news brought Marlette to the ground out of pure relief.
“We thought we won the billion-dollar lottery,” he said.
They thanked Jody Kieran, director of Fallen Feathers, who tended to Olive while it was away from its nest.
“We are so ecstatic because, unfortunately, we do get birds in sometimes that we can’t find the owner for,” Kieran said. “So whenever we do, this is, like, a big celebration.”
Decided to ‘go explore’
The Fernandos said they originally didn’t think Olive would fly away. She got along with their four dogs, one cat and a snail; they’ve also taken her outside on multiple occasions.
But one day, Marlette said, Olive decided to “go explore” after Marlette took her along to drop her son off at school.
Olive flew around the house several times and just decided to leave, Marlette said.
Norman remembers the exact time she left: 7:17 p.m.
“We felt comfortable that she was never going to fly away, but we are told, now that she’s a teenager,” Norman said.
Kieran, with her decades of experience with birds, said teenage pigeons have a tendency to rebel.
Norman, a poet, knew Marlette was having a hard time without Olive around, so he wrote a poem about Olive to make the days fly by a little smoother.
A part of the family
Olive, like most pigeons, has more character than one might think.
“People need to love pigeons. We love all of our pets, but (Olive) has more character than any of them,” Norman said.
Marlette said Olive is a big part of the family — so much so that her diamond-studded vest comes from her owner’s affinity for shiny things.
“She takes my earrings, she loves the bling as much as I do … she’ll go up to my shoes and stand next to the shoes and peck at them and it’s really cute.”
The vest was originally supposed to look like a tuxedo, Marlette said. But Olive didn’t approve — thus came the iconic rhinestone vest.
“But she didn’t like the bow or the flower on the tuxedo, so she pecked them all off,” Marlette said. “And I replaced it with bling.”
A bedazzled male pigeon was picked up near 61st Avenue on Sunday. It is currently being cared for at Fallen Feathers in Peoria. The Republic
Olive isn’t Marlette’s first pigeon — she once cared for and raised one when she was 9.
Although they’ve only known each other since September, Marlette’s still not yet sure of Olive’s gender. She loves Olive — or Olivia, or Oliver — just the same, she said.
“I don’t see her as just a pigeon, she’s definitely a family member,” Marlette said. “She gets along with our dogs, our cats — we all love her.”
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I’m surrounded by people who root for underdogs. Iran winning the World Cup? My cousins can dream. A career in engineering? I’d bet money that my mother still holds out hope I’ll have one. Deciding 2016 is the time for a protest vote? We need to have a talk, buddy.
But just about no one is with me on pigeons.
When I look at them, I see curious birds that choose to bumble around with missing toes instead of fly and yet, still manage to survive almost exclusively on the vast human waste we brought them to. When others spot them, they’re shooed away with a fierce glare or avoided altogether with a longer route.
The more I’ve observed this attitude in a city setting, the more I find myself as the Resident Pigeon Defender. Almost no one agrees. (To my simultaneous appreciation and horror, Mike Tyson — whose first fight reportedly began over a pigeon — is one of the few.) Because ultimately, these birds are misunderstood, resilient creatures who elicit a tellingly similar reaction as people facing street homelessness — and we should really think hard about why.
To be fair, it’s likely that I don’t instantly recoil at the sight of pigeons because, well, they were my pets at some point in elementary school. Along with a handful of chickens, my family had four show pigeons that we fed, kept in good health, let fly around the suburbs of Orange County, and watched as the respective alphas got into compulsory fights on the daily.
City pigeons, on the other hand, are a bit rough around the edges. They get flak for being dirty, leaving feces everywhere, clustering in open spaces, and just generally being a nuisance.
As Nathanael Johnson concluded in a chapter dedicated to “the majesty of pigeons” in Unseen City, what he first saw as filth and pestilence was really societal failings that produce poverty and waste. That obviously applies first and foremost to humans, who sometimes develop a connection to birds out of emotional survival.
“Perhaps we’d feel differently about pigeons if we were better at dealing with our own species,” Johnson wrote. “It is our own filth that has created the conditions that enable pigeon populations to swell to slum densities.”
A flock of pigeons gathers near some people sitting in a corner at the 16th and Mission Street BART plaza on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. Benches were removed during a recent remodel of the plaza. (Kevin N. Hume)
In fact, we can draw a pretty direct line from human actions to the pigeons we know today. Pigeons were even once signs of wealth and touted around by aristocrats, Johnson wrote. After Samuel de Champlain, the French colonial governor of Quebec, brought them to North America, the New World’s increasing density proved to be a successful habitat for once-wild pigeons who became commonplace.
When food became abundant after agriculture boomed, pigeons picked up the crumbs and multiplied in numbers to a fault. We now see them aggressively fight for those crumbs, sometimes thrown by well-meaning or lonely folks, while diseases spread in crowded nests.
To dispel some of that disgust, we ought to at least know a little more about them before we write them off. If pigeons seem like they’re in their own world, it’s probably because they can see in ultraviolet, sense the Earth’s magnetic field, and pick up atmospheric changes far beyond humans in elevators.
Pigeons are also quite skilled at hiding their young — if you’ve ever seen a baby pigeon, consider it a deep honor. Squabs, as they’re known, stick their heads in their parents’ throats and thrust around for nutritious milk for the first two months of their lives. You can recognize a juvenile pigeon if you look for an oversized beak and brown eyes, rather than the gleaming, reddish-orange eyes seen in adults.
Better yet, take a moment to notice the green and purple on their necks. Though most pigeons are gray and black, others are white. This begs the question: What makes them so different from doves, that symbol of peace that people release at weddings? Not much besides color and location, as they’re all in the same Columbidae family of birds.
As I repeat these unsolicited points to friends and family, this pigeon advocacy of mine has had some small victories. My years-long housemate — who absolutely hated all birds when I first met her — began to feel wistful about no longer hearing the coos of pigeons that took refuge in the backyard stairway of our former Parkside home.
Another listened in horror as our landlord casually told us he crushed a bunch of their eggs, as if they were parasites. But many people remain unable to see the same majesty I do, and that’s their loss.
At the very least, it’s one less thing to spend energy hating in a stressful world. At most, it’s a chance to observe another species in all its glory while we’re occupied with fear and disgust for the downtrodden.
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The bird was wearing a specially made vest decorated with gold and silver rhinestones. It was turned into a shelter, which posted a photo of it and its bedazzled outfit — trying to locate the owner.
The other day, a woman in Peoria, Ariz., found an unusual bird in her backyard – not some exotic breed. No, this was just a gray pigeon, but it was dressed to impress. The bird was wearing a specially made vest decorated with gold and silver rhinestones. The woman turned it into a shelter, which posted a photo of the bird and its bedazzled outfit, trying to locate the owner. They say they want the pigeon to get home for the holidays. But based on what it was wearing, maybe the pigeon had somewhere else to go.
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Bird fanatics swooped to the Liverpool exhibition centre to meet like-minded people and take part in the Royal Pigeon Racing Association’s UK Olympiad this weekend.
The event, which brought people from all over the country, gave ‘twitchers’ a chance to see the birds which will be taking part in the 36th Pigeon Olympiad in Poland next year.
The RPRA, which has existed since 1896, is the UK’s governing body for the sport and it managed to attract dozens of people to the showcase.
Racing usually runs in families as a tradition. A member of the promotions team at RPRA and pigeon racer, Richard Chambers, 33, from Staffordshire told JMU Journalism: “I’m the third or fourth generation of pigeon flyers. My dad had them, my grandad had them and my great grandad had them.
“My main encouragement was my dad and he won the national in 1997, the Midland National Flying Club from Bordeaux which is 553 miles, and 1,500 pigeons went to that. He came first which is quite a prestigious thing.”
Homing pigeons are smart creatures who can never actually get lost as they will always return to their home. They even carried messages during world wars and were regarded as heroes for the vital role they played.
One of the event organisers, Ian Evans, 44, from Wales told JMU Journalism: “Recently there was research saying pigeons are very intelligent animals. If you think about it you can take it hundreds of miles away from its home somewhere it’s never been before and it can get home at an average of 50/60 miles an hour.”
The RPRA has a rich history with both the former Prince of Wales and the Duke of York starting the royal tradition in their club. Even the Queen herself has continued the family connection.
A new initiative called ‘young fanciers’ looks to get youths involved in pigeon racing and to put their energies into something positive. The RPRA visits schools and reaches out to the disabled as officials believe it can be therapeutic for people suffering with disabilities.
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It seems the internet loves a fashionable animal, and this week — following the discovery of the social media star that is ‘Hot Duck’ (aka a Mandarin duck that lives in Central Park) — a sassy new contender has stolen our hearts.
He’s gorgeous, he’s majestic, he’s fabulous — he is Bedazzled Pigeon.
According to Gizmodo, Jody Kieran, the owner of a bird rescue and rehabilitation centrein Arizona revealed that the style-savvy male pigeon was rescued last week after someone reached out to her about a bird found near their home that seemed to be wearing something strange.
They told the caller to bring in their new feathered friend. “I said, ‘Okay we’ve got to see this.’ I kind of rolled my eyes.” she says. “I open it up, and there he is, wearing a flight suit,” Jody told the website.
In case, like us, you have NFI what a flight suit is, apparently it’s kind of a bird nappy so they don’t sh*t everywhere while outside their cage (pretty useful tbh). But clearly, this bird’s rhinestone-adorned number is much more extra than your average bird diaper.
“I have been doing bird rehab for over 20 years now — I take in over 2,000 birds a year — and normally wild birds arriving with clothing is enough proof to me that this bird was owned and loved,” she said, adding that she’s still searching for the previous owner.
However, if no one comes forward, she’ll rehome him to a new family — and apparently, there’s already a waiting list for this handsome fella.
It’s also reminded us of other animal fashionistas who totally ~worked~ these wild looks. Remember Ikea Monkey?! Winter style goals, tbh.
Or there’s Remix the Schnauzer, who rocks the hipster look better than half of the Inner West.
Or there’s Hamlet the Piggy, whose eclectic and avant-garde style has earned her a whopping 346,000 followers on Instagram.
Basically, all these animals are absolute #StyleGoals who are just living their best, most fashionable lives, and are living proof that fashion can be fun for anyone — no matter what species you may be.
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A US bird rescue organisation is searching for the owner of a very fashionable bird, after it was found wearing a tiny vest covered in rhinestones.
Workers at the Fallen Feathers shelter in Arizona say the bird was brought to them complete with it’s delicately made bejeweled vest.
It posted a picture of the bird and its outfit to its Facebook page, saying the bird clearly had an owner out there looking for it.
“Looking for the owner of a lost pigeon that was turned in today,” a spokesperson said.
“The bird was wearing the flight suit with rhinestones. If you know the owner we have your friend here waiting.”
Commenters were amused by the bird’s outfit and many commented to praise it.
“Looks like it maybe El Chapo’s pigeon with that fancy gold encrusted vest,” one said.
“Oh my goodness! Too cute. I literally never heard of this but love it! All critters deserve love and care,” another wrote.
Fallen Feathers owner Judy Kieran told Arizona Family the bird was very friendly and quite domesticated, but the shelter hasn’t managed to find its owner yet.
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It began as a pastime: Javed Iqbal, pushing 50s, had a small cage on the rooftop of his home where he kept a horde of pigeons. Soon it became an obsession with him.
Today, at the smallish shop he has had for the past almost 25 years now, he deals in the common breed of pigeons, while the “most sought-after breed” — the “Teddy Sethwala kabootar” — is kept fondly back at his residence in China scheme, Lahore, in dedicated cages.
In an exclusive meeting with TNS, Iqbal says that he offers only the “common pigeons” for sale. These include Ferozpuri, Sialkoti, Rampuri, and Kamaggar kinds, which are most popular with the customers. Their prices range from Rs100 to a few hundreds.
According to Iqbal, “Teddy Sethwala Kabootar is a much-loved bird, not only in Pakistan but also abroad, especially in the UAE. This [specie] attracts the lovers of pigeons, for a variety of reasons: primarily because it is suitable for the flying competitions that are held in summers, considered to be the best time for such activities.
“Teddy Sethwala flies like an ace athlete,” he declares. “Of course, its beautiful features are the added attraction.”
The price of Teddy Sethwala starts at Rs50,000 and may go up to rupees one lac, or even more. “My friends in Karachi have often bought these from me, and then sold them to their Arab clients. Every once in a while I receive orders [of this variety] from the UK and other countries.”
People reach out to him through his friends and friends of friends. Among his local clients are professionals as well as those who just buy the birds for hobby’s sake.
Iqbal reveals that veteran film actor (the late) Yusuf Khan was also one of his regular clients. “He had a large number of pigeons on the rooftop [of his home],” he says.
People from different walks of life visit Iqbal and request for pigeons of their choice. “I have over 500 pigeons of the Teddy Sethwala specie in my home,” he reveals. “I may be among the very few people around who boast this huge a collection.”
He makes a special mention of a breed of pigeons that is still used as ‘messengers’: “We call them ‘qasid’ (messenger); they are sometimes used for espionage. They are trained for six months or so. Teddy Sethwala is the best breed for the purpose.Rearing the pigeons is quite a job, and Iqbal makes sure that the birds get proper diet and are well taken care of. Every now and then he gets them vaccinated to keep them healthy and fit. As such, he is always on his toes.
“The qasid pigeons fly linear unlike any other breed of pigeons,” he adds.
Iqbal is all praise for Seth Ashraf who introduced the variety (named after him) through cross-breeding.
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A Somerset wildlife rescue has issued a strong warning about the danger of air guns after a pigeon was shot and seriously injured in Weston-super-Mare.
Staff at Secret World Wildlife Rescue, in East Huntspill, were left shocked and angry after they were forced to put down a pigeon which had been shot with an air gun on Remembrance Sunday (November 11).
When the pigeon arrived at the animal rescue centre, Sarah Tingvoll, Section Leader at Secret World, successfully removed the metal pellet from the bird’s wing, but made the tough decision to put the bird to sleep to prevent any further suffering.
“This is a very sad story but putting the bird to sleep was the right thing to do for its welfare,” Sarah said.
“We know most gun owners use their guns in a responsible way, but this horrific case should serve as a permanent reminder that the consequences of using a pellet or air gun irresponsibly can be deadly.”
Carrier pigeons played an important role in World War I and World War II and were used to send messages from the battlefield thanks to their speed, flying altitude and ability to make their way home.
Sarah added: “The fact that this bird fell victim to a gun shot on Remembrance Day makes this story even more heartbreaking and poignant.
“Carrier pigeons played a pivotal role in both world wars and their role is often overlooked.”
After World War II, 32 pigeons were awarded with the Dickin Medal – a medal used to honour the work of war animals.
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If you are missing a pet pigeon, it might be at a Northwest Valley animal shelter.
The pigeon is sporting a rhinestone vest, a sign that it belongs to someone.
A woman found the pigeon in Glendale, near 61st Avenue and Bell Road, over the weekend. It was wearing a bedazzled flight suit, and the woman turned it over to the Fallen Feathers Bird Rescue in Peoria.
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This bedazzled bird has since captured the hearts of hundreds on social media.
“She had it in a box with a towel thrown over the top of it, and I opened it up, and we took him out, and there he is with all of his bling,” said Fallen Feathers director Jody Kieran.
Kieran said she does not know if the bird is a male or female, but she does think the bird is less than six months old, and is clearly a house pet.
“A wild bird naturally flies to light, and this guy kind of hangs on your shoulder,” said Kieran. “He’s not looking to get out of here. So, he’s definitely used to being in someone’s home.”
The pigeon even likes to watch TV, and does seem to love all the attention.
“He watched a Western the other day with my daughter, so he does like Westerns, if that’s a clue to who the owner is,” said Kieran, “So, maybe he’s a Rhinestone Cowboy! haha! I don’t know.”
If no one claims the pigeon, Kieran said there are other options.
“We would try to get him wild and see if we can get him to join a flock,” said Kieran. “Chances are he’s missed the boat on that one, and we will have to try and find him a home, and if I can’t, I guess I’m going to have to get matching outfits!”
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Pigeon Patrol Products & Services is the leading manufacturer and distributor of bird deterrent (control) products in Canada. Pigeon Patrol products have solved pest bird problems in industrial, commercial, and residential settings since 2000, by using safe and humane bird deterrents with only bird and animal friendly solutions. At Pigeon Patrol, we manufacture and offer a variety of bird deterrents, ranging from Ultra-flex Bird Spikes with UV protection, Bird Netting, 4-S Gel and the best Ultrasonic and audible sound devices on the market today.
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Associated British Ports (ABP) had told residents living near the Waterfront, Ipswich, that it would carry out the action on Sunday.
It had raised concerns that the birds around its grain stores were a danger to the food supply chain.
But after a petition, which gathered 3,000 signatures, ABP has now suspended the cull.
Ipswich MP Sandy Martin said he would ask the company to look at alternatives.
The online petition, launched four days ago, called on the Labour MP and Prime Minister to intervene in plans for the cull.
Mr Martin said: “Frightening the pigeons away, making sure they can’t get hold of any grain… those are the sorts of things they might be able to do.
“I am going to have a discussion with Associated British Ports and see if they have tried every possible alternative.”
Animal lover Molly Potter, 21, had helped to set up the petition and was also organising a protest during the proposed cull.
“I have a rescue pigeon and seeing how intelligent he is, it completely broke my heart.,” she said.
“We want to find a more peaceful solution.”
In a statement, ABP said it had decided to “suspend the proposed pigeon cull, whilst we take advice from the appropriate environmental organisations on the latest alternative solutions”.
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Pigeon Patrol Products & Services is the leading manufacturer and distributor of bird deterrent (control) products in Canada. Pigeon Patrol products have solved pest bird problems in industrial, commercial, and residential settings since 2000, by using safe and humane bird deterrents with only bird and animal friendly solutions. At Pigeon Patrol, we manufacture and offer a variety of bird deterrents, ranging from Ultra-flex Bird Spikes with UV protection, Bird Netting, 4-S Gel and the best Ultrasonic and audible sound devices on the market today.
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The search is on for the owner of a pigeon decked out in a bedazzled vest.
“They’re rhinestones, so is he Liberace or the Rhinestone Cowboy? I haven’t figured that one out yet,” said Jody Kieran, who runs a nonprofit bird rescue.
A woman found the pigeon on her patio Sunday and turned him over to Kieran, who’s never seen a bird like him before.
“After doing this for 20 years, this is the first time that I’ve had one come in that was actually wearing an outfit,” she said. “It was more hysterical than anything.”
The pigeon is missing a few rhinestones, but judging by his calm behavior, Kieran is sure he’s someone’s missing pet.
Another clue is in the vest itself, which serves the practical purpose of catching and holding bird droppings.
“We have a label. So, somebody purchased this for him and put it on. He didn’t put it on himself,” Kieran said.
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Pigeon Patrol Products & Services is the leading manufacturer and distributor of bird deterrent (control) products in Canada. Pigeon Patrol products have solved pest bird problems in industrial, commercial, and residential settings since 2000, by using safe and humane bird deterrents with only bird and animal friendly solutions. At Pigeon Patrol, we manufacture and offer a variety of bird deterrents, ranging from Ultra-flex Bird Spikes with UV protection, Bird Netting, 4-S Gel and the best Ultrasonic and audible sound devices on the market today.
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Geof Lodge spoke at Ross Town Council’s meeting on Monday night with regards to the Wilton Cliff opposite the Man Of Ross pub.
Pigeons gather and roost at the wall which results in a large amount of pigeon faeces on the pavement.
Mr Lodge said: “This area has been horribly neglected in the last few years. The pigeon population is already 500 or more. It will probably be double or triple next year.”
He offered to pay £2,500 towards solving the pigeon problem.
Chairman of the town council and Mayor Harry Bramer said they had received a statement from Herefordshire Council who said a funding scheme would need to be found.
The statement said that feeding of pigeons would need to be addressed as would any issues with bins. The county council also said they did not think culling would solve the problem as the population would quickly recover.
Christopher Kirkham-Sandy from The Old Court House in High Street said: “Ross streets are very untidy – cigarette butts, faeces from the pigeons etc.”
He said the birds need to be killed. He spoke to a falconry company who said trapping and shooting the pigeons would solve the problem.
They charge £500 per visit and traps cost £100 each.
Mr Kirkham-Sandy said: “I am finding people who come and stay with me and unload their cars are disgusted. It is a serious problem.”
The meeting heard that the holes in the wall would need to be covered with chicken wire to stop the pigeons roosting and breeding.
Councillor Chris Bartrum said he receives a lot of complaints about pigeons in the town. He said: “It is obviously a concern to people in Wye Street and the surrounding streets.”
Councillor Richard Mayo said culling seems to be the best option to start with and dealing with the nesting and roosting points.
He proposed that the council accept Mr Lodge’s “generous offer” and to then set up a budget heading under the amenities committee of pigeon control for the next financial year of £2,000, which would be used to keep on top of the problem.
This was supported fully by the town council.
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Animals are expected to minimize time and effort to reinforcement. Thus, not pecking should be preferred over pecking. However, even if time is held constant, pigeons often peck when it is allowed but not required (e.g., fixed time schedules), but with such schedules pecking may be adventitiously reinforced. In the present experiment, to better compare a schedule of reinforcement that requires pecking with one that requires the absence of pecking, we compared a modified fixed-interval (FI) schedule in which reinforcement follows the first peck after the interval has elapsed and a differential-reinforcement-of-other behavior (DRO) schedule, which requires pigeons to abstain from pecking for a similar interval. The delay to reinforcement was matched on a trial-by-trial basis by yoking the duration of the FI to match the DRO schedule that preceded it. Of 12 pigeons, six preferred the DRO schedule over the FI schedule and six did not show a schedule preference. Those that were indifferent between the schedules apparently had a stronger spatial preference than their schedule preference. Individual differences in the preference of the pigeons may have been related to their behavior during the DRO schedule.
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Associated British Ports (ABP) suspended its planned pigeon cull following a petition against the controlled killing and a planned protest to debunk it.
Animal lover and carer Molly Potter, 21, organised a protest against on the cull for Sunday, November 18 and has called for activists to protest outside the port offices this week.
On Facebook Miss Potter told the 150 would-be protestors that she wanted them to be “as disruptive as possible”.
Protestors had painted billboards for the event and were planning to save pigeons from being shot in the cull.
But spokesman for ABP has now said: “ABP has taken the decision to suspend the proposed pigeon cull, whilst we take advice from the appropriate environmental organisations on the latest alternative solutions available to us.”
Miss Potter was overjoyed by the latest development.
She said: “It’s absolutely marvellous that it has been suspended.
“We will continue to do everything in the background, if we don’t keep the pressure up I don’t know if the suspension will hold.”
If the cull goes the ahead then Miss Potter and the other activists will be taking action.
She said: “We are planning to be disruptive, we just want to find a peaceful solution to this going forward.”
Miss Potter saved a pigeon called Zazu last year after he fell out of the nest.
She said: “They are such intelligent and beautiful birds, it breaks my heart that people can do this and think of them as pests.”
21-year-old Lauren Bruen, a student at the University of Suffolk, co-created a petition calling for the prime minister to stop the pigeon cull.
Miss Bruen said: “Once I was aware of the cull I knew I wanted to do something about it.
“I believe that the amount of litter humans throw (which is made clear by images of Ipswich areas) is a reminder that we are to blame.
“A cull isn’t going to improve any situation.”
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Pigeon Patrol Products & Services is the leading manufacturer and distributor of bird deterrent (control) products in Canada. Pigeon Patrol products have solved pest bird problems in industrial, commercial, and residential settings since 2000, by using safe and humane bird deterrents with only bird and animal friendly solutions. At Pigeon Patrol, we manufacture and offer a variety of bird deterrents, ranging from Ultra-flex Bird Spikes with UV protection, Bird Netting, 4-S Gel and the best Ultrasonic and audible sound devices on the market today.
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