For the past five weeks or so, I have a pigeon that seems to have found a new home on my balcony. Every evening, around seven thirty or so, she flies in, and makes herself at home above my window.
I wouldn't mind, but she has left her "calling cards all over my windowl ledge and balcony!
I don't encourage her by feeding and I'm at a loss as to why she should have chosen my home to make as her new home.
She has a ring attached to her left leg, but she won't let me get close enough to read it.
Any suggestions, please?
dorramae
The bird obviously is owned by somebody as it has a ring on it leeg ,they are ususally racing pigeons, maybe it has come from far away and is having a needed rest on your balcony, in which case it wil probably fly off in a couple of days. with the weather being so bad it may have gone off it course.
If you could manage to get the identity number off the ring,you
could report it to the local pigeon faciers association,they would give you advice. best of luck
JoJo
We had a racing pigeon that stayed in the garden for about a week,I was able to get part of it's number,got the association up on line,but they would only get someone to collect it if we caught it and kept it caged,which I could not do,they advise to feed them and give water,it did go on it's own accord in the end,but with yours coming to roost every night it could just be a domestic bird gone wild
Sandie Seward
Thanks for that, Jo-Jo. Actually, I've become quite fond of her, and I'd miss her if she wasn't there now. I do have a bird-table on my balcony and I'm always getting regular visits by loads of sparrows, finches, and tits. The table is one of those that has a "roof", and branches to hang nuts and other goodies from. It was given to me by a neighbour when she moved, as it was too heavy and bulky for her to take with her.
So far, it's given me a lot of pleasure and if I feel lazy, I can stretch out on my settee and watch them come and go. Brilliant.
JoJo
I feed the birds every morning,got a similar bird table to you,I also have what they call a ground feeded it's just a mesh tray with short legs,this is for Blackbirds but the starlings , pigeons, and wood pidgeons, all hop on and off,I love eating my breakfast and watching them,what an awful world it would be without birds
Sandie Seward
I agree, Jo-Jo, it would indeed be an awful world without birds, although I try not to encourage pidgeons and other bigger birds, as the council would probably have something to say if I did.
They moan now about people in the complex throwing out food for the pigeons, because they can encourage rats. Then you get some neighbours moaning about the cats, and without the cats we would have more rats and mice, so you just can't win.
dorramae
It is lovely to see all the birds and I think we should encourage them.
But not the pigeons there are far to may of them in towwn centres.
There is a wooded area to the side and back of my house and
I do get lots of birds in my garden, One day last week there was
a Heron sat on my garden wall,I must say I was quite surprised
because I don't think there are any fish in the little stream
that runs through the area.
Strange now we hardly ever see a sparrow!
Sandie Seward
You wouldn't think that there has been a decline in the Sparrow population if you lived where I live. They still seem to be among the most numerous of smaller birds here, thank goodness, because I'm rather fond of them.
Lucky you to see a Heron. We do have them in our nearby Nature Reserve (Wat Tyler Park), which is always worth a visit. It's right alongside the Thames Estuary, and it attracts all sorts of birds. There are also bird-watching walks that they run, and purpose-built "hides" from which to watch them.
I used to walk my dog there regularly, but haven't been there since she died. Just doesn't seem the same without her somehow.
As to wether or not I'll get another dog, I'm still undecieded over that. I do miss the walks and the company though.
dorramae
Dogs are such good company, they love no matter what.
I know how it is to miss a loved pet.when my little Yorkie( Truffles)
died after fourteen years I was heartbroken and thouht I would never
have another because of the upset. but I looked after a friend
dog on and of for about a year and when my friend decided to
go and live abroad well,need I say more, I just could not resist
taking OSCAR on and I have had him for about four years.
There are times when he is an absolute pain, because he is
not socialable with other dogs.but I would not be without him.
Oscar is a Sha Pei, I think I posted his photo some time ago.
A little bit of time and maybe some unexpected circumstance will
bring a needy one to you. If you are a dog person then, that is
what you are and one will find you. I am sure of it.
JoJo
Have you ever thought about adopting a Retired Greyhound Admin? Annette Crossby was on the TV last night she is passionate about them and their plight, but maybe it would be too large I am more of a cat person but have always said if I had a dog it would be a greyhound lovely gentle dogs who can have an awful life
Sandie Seward
I do know about Annette Crosbys love of Greyhounds, and, I have had a couple in the past. Your're right, they are lovely gentle dogs, and I do like them, but, as you point out, I do think that one would be just a bit too large for my flat. It's a shame actually, because they are always asking for homes for them, and it is tempting.
Sandie Seward
Well, I'm a little sad this evening. It's now past nine thirty and Petra (the pidgeon) hasn't come "home". The first time for almost two months!
Wonder if she decieded to go to her real home? Hope nothings happened to her, but then, I'll probably never know, will I.
