Home pigeon feedings may lead to debris and dirt for nearby residents, remarks avian expert
Pigeons, social creatures that move in groups, do not have a specific breeding season but breed year-round. Each brood raised is followed by another, ensuring the survival of the population. However, feeding pigeons in residential areas can lead to problems, according to Vadim Mischenko, an ornithologist and founder of a bird shelter.
Mischenko advises against feeding pigeons in residential areas, such as on balconies, windowsills, or near entrances. He emphasises that feeding pigeons can result in overpopulation, dependency on human food, and negative impacts on pigeon health and local ecosystems. Instead, he suggests allowing pigeons to find natural food sources and maintaining clean, safe environments to support their wellbeing without encouraging congregation in populated areas.
One of the main concerns with feeding pigeons in residential areas is that they eat and defecate indiscriminately, which can lead to contamination of the surroundings. This contamination may cause irritation among neighbors, who may not appreciate the mess created by feeding pigeons. Moreover, pigeons tend to gather in large flocks when fed near residential areas, turning the surroundings into a place of flock gathering.
Mischenko recommends feeding pigeons in parks or squares, at least 100 meters away from residential buildings. He suggests this as the golden rule to avoid neighbor discontent. It is not advisable to feed pigeons near residential areas, such as on balconies, windowsills, or near entrances.
Some pigeons exhibit independence but eventually return to their flock, akin to 'renegades' or 'dissidents'. Pigeons are strict vegetarians, requiring a diet primarily of grain, but Mischenko did not specify any specific types of grain suitable for pigeon feeding.
Mischenko also pointed out that pigeons are social creatures, often moving in groups. It is important to remember that feeding pigeons in residential areas can turn them into a nuisance, causing problems for both the birds and the community. Therefore, it is best to follow the golden rule and feed pigeons in locations far from residential buildings.
Feeding pigeons in residential areas, such as on balconies, windowsills, or near entrances, can turn them into a nuisance, causing problems for both the birds and the community. Instead, it is recommended to feed pigeons in parks or squares, at least 100 meters away from residential buildings, as this can help maintain a healthy lifestyle and home-and-garden environment for everyone involved.
