Elmo loves attacking his fat woodpigeon toy:
Our pigeon isn’t the only one who likes to attack toys. Here are two other pigeons attacking their cuddly friends:
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- BirdWear - Custom made nappies/diapers for pigeons and chickens.
- Matilda's List - An international list and directory of pigeon friendly veterinarians and rehabbers.
- MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue - A division of Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue dedicated to the rescue of doves and pigeons in the San Francisco Bay area.
- People for the Preservation of Pigeons - A blog that supports pro-pigeonism, strives to eliminate pigeon persecution and prejudice, and promotes the positive portrayal of pigeons in society.
- Pigeon & Pet Chat - A forum where members can discuss all things about pigeons; whether they are pet pigeons, wild pigeons, fancy or homing pigeons.
- 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 Protection - Website aiming to provide accurate information about pigeons and pigeon control in all its forms and to prevent pigeons from suffering and dying as a result of human actions based on misinformation.
- 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.
- Project PigeonWatch - Project by Cornell Lab of Ornithology that is involved in observing the behaviour and colour morphs of feral pigeon populations for scientific research.
- 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.
- Wonderful pigeons and their adopted humans - Blog about adopted pigeon, Bravito, and his friends.
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.
Pet or pest?
A brief view of pigeons as pets and as pests.
A very confused ringneck dove is in love with a cat! What a sweet couple! Love it. 
Follow this link for videos of another pigeon and cat couple: Video Friday: Beautiful pigoen and kitten
Playtime! Some pigeons and doves play nicely, others will attack, and some are just naughty!
There’s something so beautiful about a pure white pigeon or dove.
I’ve never seen a stock dove in the wild. They are beautiful birds (love their black eyes) and I will have to go search for them once I know where to find them.
All birds spend a lot of time and care in keeping their feathers in good condition. Pigeons preen often and mated pairs will also preen one another, as well as their babies. I love watching them do this. I find it soothing.
Some funny things are going on in zoos nowadays:
Not a pigeon but another over-fed prairie dog who’s too lazy to defend his lunch:
I looked for “New Year pigeon” and “New Year dove” on the old YouTube site, and here’s what I found:
And a few random videos simply for your viewing pleasure:
I must admit, I really cannot get enough of the voice of these doves! They crack me up! 
I haven’t been very organised this week (short-staffed at work has made me very tired) so I didn’t get the Christmas posts sorted, so forgive me for the videos – all with a Christmas theme though:
And of course, Two Turtle Doves:
In pigeons, both the mother and father feed their babies crop milk. It is amazing to watch these dedicated parents lovingly feed their babies:
