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Feral Pigeon Project - Research blog to answer some of the mysteries about feral pigeons.
Knitted Pigeons at Revati.co.uk - Buy a knitted pigeon from Revati
Matilda's List - An international list and directory of pigeon friendly veterinarians and rehabbers.
Palomacy Pigeon & Dove Adoptions - Organisation dedicated to the rescue of doves and pigeons in the San Francisco Bay area.
Pandemonium Aviaries - Organisation dedicated to preventing the extinction of targeted avian species through conservation and education.
Pigeon Aid UK - A site that provides advice for those who have picked up a sick, injured or baby pigeon and need guidance.
Pigeon and Dove Rescue - A website aimed at providing help for anyone that has rescued a pigeon or dove by providing details of pigeon friendly rescue centres, vets and guidance on how to care for orphaned, sick or injured pigeons.
Pigeon Angels - A forum dedicated to the support & care of all pigeons, feral or fancy, that find themselves in jeopardy.
Pigeon Blog - A bona fide urban pigeon telling it how it is for the pigeons of London.
Pigeon Control Advisory Service (PiCAS) - PiCAS specialises in the provision of non-lethal, holistic and sustainable bird control systems, which will result in a permanent reduction in bird numbers.
Pigeon Control Resource Centre (PCRC) - An online resource for anyone with a pigeon-related problem. All information and advice provided on the website is geared towards completely solving pigeon control problems by the use of humane and non-lethal control methods.
Pigeon Rescue Team (UK) - A group aiming to help and rescue pigeons in the area of London
Pigeon Tales - Interesting blog following the lives of a family of feral pigeons living with the author.
Pigeon-Talk - A global forum open to all pigeon lovers.
Rescue Report - Wonderful blog about fostering and adopting pigeons (from MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue).
Urban Wildlife Society - Their mission is to promote appreciation for all animals, particularly pigeons, that share the city and suburbs with humans. The website is filled with information and articles about inhumane pest control and offers advice on alternative measures.
Wild Bird Fund - Website for the non-profit organization that provides assistance for wild birds, including feral pigeons, in New York City.
Wing and a Prayer Bird Haven - Wild bird rescue centre and sanctuary in Norfolk, UK

Pigeon Rescue: people who can help
Links to various pigeon-friendly organisations, groups, rescue centres, and vets that can help with injured, ill or orphaned pigeons and doves.

The problem of chronic egg laying
Talking about the problem of continuous egg laying in birds (e.g. risks to health) and possible solutions.

Welfare of fancy pigeons
Discussing the genetic welfare problems of some fancy pigeon breeds.

How to tell if a pigeon is male or female
Explaining a bit about sexing pigeons.

The scoop on pigeon poop!
Are pigeon faeces dangerous to humans and can it be used as fertiliser?

Pet pigeons - what we mean
Explaining what we mean when we talk about keeping pigeons as pets. In brief: We mean keeping tame, imprinted or disabled pigeons that would not otherwise survive in the wild.

Feral pigeons and disease – do pigeons carry disease?
Do pigeons pose a threat to the public and your health. The quick answer is: No, they do not. Don’t believe me? Well, read the full article to find out.

Hand-rearing pigeons - right or wrong?
Controversial post on whether it is right to hand-rear a pigeon on its own and therefore potentially cause them to become imprinted on humans.

Invisible babies
Why we don’t normally see baby pigeons, their growth rate (photos included) and info on what to do if you find a baby pigeon.

Pigeon Rescue: what to do with injured, ill and orphaned pigeons
Information on what to do, as well as links to various sites about pigeon rescue.

My own personal guard

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Elmo likes to keep watch over me – to make sure I don’t overstep my place or do anything he thinks is unacceptable – especially if my husband (Elmo’s perceived mate) is not around. If I’m at my desk on my laptop – usually when I’m typing up a post – Elmo will hop onto Richard’s desk and walk over to the edge and peer around the computer to see what I’m doing (since my desk is next to Richard’s).

Another favourite spot to keep guard is on the sofa. Elmo has his side and I’m not allowed to sit there. No discussion.

So if I’m sitting a bit too close to his territory Elmo will stand by the territory line and watch me. Sometimes he’ll doze off a bit but every time I move he’ll open his eyes to check what I’m doing.

I think that maybe Elmo is making sure that Georgie and I don’t try to steal the prime nesting spot on the sofa. He’s protecting it so that when Richard returns from work they can ‘nest’ together.

Elmo right on the territory line. Actually, his toe is on my side!

The ever watchful gaze of a gorgeous pigeon!

Author: Revati

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2 Responses to “My own personal guard”

fiona parkes on December 31, 2011 11:02 am
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL! – and please continue to keep us up-to-date with “Georgie” and “Elmo’s” lives! I really love them and feel as though I actually know them both personally! What wonderful lives you have given them. So sad that the vast majority of people will never know how much they are missing by dismissing such beautiful creatures and believing what they read by the “humans” they should be dismissing for writing such utter and untrue RUBBISH! BEST WISHES,Fiona xx
Revati on January 2, 2012 8:58 pm
Happy New Year to you too!!
Thank you for your kind words. We love our two pigeons and try to give them the best life possible. You are so right, it is so sad that many people dislike pigeons. But I think that we can all change their perception by showing what wonderful birds pigeons are.

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