by Ryan Ponto | Apr 27, 2017 | Bird Netting
The first race of the season for Grantham and District North Road Racing Pigeon Club was won by Mr and Mrs D. Dixon, of Wilsford, whose birds were the first two to return home.
Race sponsors were Bev and Ian Doughty. Results: 1 Mr & Mrs D. Dixon 1518.9, 2 Mr & Mrs D. Dixon 1517.1, 3 J. Norris 1476.6, 4 J. Norris 1476.3, 5 T. Ballaam 1459.7, 6 D. Fowler & son 1459.6, 7 J. Norris 1453.9, 8 J. Norris 1445.1, 9 D. Fowler & son 1438.2, 10 D. Gilbert 1426.3.
l Grantham United’s second race of the season was won again by J. Ramm whose birds came home first, second and fourth for the second successive week.
Ten members sent 191 birds from Bedhampton.
Results: 1 J. Ramm 1311, 2 J. Ramm 1311, 3 D. Parker & son & Rogerson 1294, 4 J. Ramm 1292, 5 Mr and Mrs L. Gilbert 1278, 6 D. Parker & son & Rogerson 1276, 7 C. Creighton 1244, 8 A. J. Gillbard 1225, 9 J. Ablitt 1208, 10 H. Walker 1190, 11 K. Hollingsworth 1107, 12 G. Jones 1040.
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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.
Voted Best Canadian wholesaler for Bird Deterrent products four years in a row.
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by Ryan Ponto | Apr 26, 2017 | Bird Netting
In times gone by white doves or pigeons were often viewed as traditional symbols or messengers of peace and pacifism, but, in the new millennium, when technological advances are being made in minutes, days, months and years, one would not have expected a bird to come across from Pakistan with a message of sorts imprinted under one of its wings.
New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): In times gone by white doves or pigeons were often viewed as traditional symbols or messengers of peace and pacifism, but, in the new millennium, when technological advances are being made in minutes, days, months and years, one would not have expected a bird to come across from Pakistan with a message of sorts imprinted under one of its wings.
This is exactly what happened at the border out post (BOP) Babalianwala on the Rajasthan-Sindh border on Tuesday, when a white-colored pigeon landed from the Pakistan side at 7.55 a.m. and sat on a barrel of LMG for about five minutes before being caught by Border Security Force (BSF) border patrol personnel posted there.
Acting on the orders of commanding officer of the 135th Battalion of the BSF, B.K. Sharma, BSF personnel Sunil Pathania and Sarad Yadav examined the pigeon and found the serial number 03023633 written on its tail.
A similar incident was reported on January 13, 2017 at Samathewala. At that time too, a pigeon was nabbed and was found to have a metallic ring with the tag number 021JEET-KPK on its right leg.
The use of a dove or a pigeon and an olive branch as a symbol of peace originated with the early Christians. These birds often appear in political cartoons, on banners and signs at events promoting peace such as the Olympic Games, or at various anti-war or anti-violence protests, etc.), as also in pacifist literature.
A person who is a pacifist is sometimes referred to as a dove, while a person opposed to diplomacy can be referred to as a hawk, but when it comes to relations between India and Pakistan, a bird being regarded as a messenger of peace is a far-fetched notion, and can only be viewed with suspicion and distrust.(ANI)
About Pigeon Patrol:
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.
Voted Best Canadian wholesaler for Bird Deterrent products four years in a row.
Contact Info: 1- 877– 4– NO-BIRD (www.pigeonpatrol.ca)
by Ryan Ponto | Apr 25, 2017 | Bird Netting
Is it just me or does anyone else walk around London wondering why the heck we never see baby pigeons? No…just me? It can’t be just me. Pigeons are everywhere, but where on earth are the little baby pigeons?? Well my pigeon -oving friends, there is an explanation for this.
Basically, the pigeons we see flying around the city fighting for our food are feral pigeons originally bred from wild rock droves that breed nearby sea cliffs and mountains around Europe, North Africa and Western Asia. So, these little (some sometimes big) like to nest in tall buildings, like they would nest in tall trees back home.
This means we never see baby pigeons because they’re too busy enjoying living the high life up in their high high nests. It normally takes them around 25-32 days to leave their nests, and by then they’re normally fully grown. So nada babies for us! They don’t even grow feathers until they can leave the nest, so it’s probably a good thing as a naked pigeon would be even weirder than a grown one.
If you do happen to spot a little one that’s tried to fly the nest before he, or she is big enough – make a makeshift nest for them or take them to a wildlife rehabilitator. SAVE THE BABY. That’s enough pigeon chat.
About Pigeon Patrol:
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.
Voted Best Canadian wholesaler for Bird Deterrent products four years in a row.
Contact Info: 1- 877– 4– NO-BIRD (www.pigeonpatrol.ca)
by Ryan Ponto | Apr 24, 2017 | Bird Netting
PEDESTRIANS risk being covered in pigeon poo every time they walk under the High Street railway bridge in Leamington’s Old Town.
Netting used to be fitted under the bridge in a bid to stop the birds nesting, but it was taken down in 2015 following complaints about them becoming trapped and dying.
But the Green Party and local shopkeepers are now calling on Network Rail – who they say are responsible for the issue – to reinstate the netting and keep it maintained.
Shopkeeper David Jordan, who owns Jordans which sits directly under the bridge, said: “No one wants to take responsibility for the problem.
“It was very short-sighted to remove the old netting without having thought about what would happen when the pigeons returned to the bridge. On a wet day it can be quite hazardous to walk on the affected pavement – let alone what it looks like.“
And Green Party campaigner Martin Luckhurst says they will continue to appeal to Network Rail until the issue is resolved.
He said: “We’re not giving up until this is fixed. It’s time for Network Rail to accept responsibility and take action.”
Pigeons have long been a problem in Old Town.
An attempt to resolve the issue came in 2007 AND saw £10,000 ‘luxury coop’ installed on Court Street car park in a bid to entice them away from the area’s bridges.
It was removed a few years later following complaints from residents it was attracting rats.
Network Rail had not responded to our request for a comment at the time of going to press.
About Pigeon Patrol:
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.
Voted Best Canadian wholesaler for Bird Deterrent products four years in a row.
Contact Info: 1- 877– 4– NO-BIRD (www.pigeonpatrol.ca)
by Ryan Ponto | Apr 23, 2017 | Bird Netting
Members of the Newport Planning Commission met Tuesday and approved the site plan for a boat launch and 16’x 16’ float pavilion on the Pigeon River.
The site is planned for just west of the railroad trestle.
Codes Officer Mark Robinson said the owners of a new distillery on West Main Street hope to erect a neon sign on the roof of the operation, in an effort to attract tourists. He said such a move would require Planning Commission approval.
The body also is considering a resolution for the city council’s consideration, which would require sidewalks in front of new businesses on the Highway 25/70 and Highway 321 commercial corridors.
City Planner Gary Carver asked the body for its feedback on the issue of requiring a grass strip along the roadways to the west and south of Newport, to separate the roadway from the sidewalk.
There is concern that there may be hesitancy on the part of pedestrians if they are placed close to speeding vehicles. A grass strip would provide a buffer, but also would require upkeep.
Another question being considered has to do with the issue of making the sidewalks available to bicyclists.
About Pigeon Patrol:
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.
Voted Best Canadian wholesaler for Bird Deterrent products four years in a row.
Contact Info: 1- 877– 4– NO-BIRD (www.pigeonpatrol.ca)
