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r/Cardiff r/BalconyBabies r/pigeon
▲ 14 r/Cardiff

I want to help the Pigeons of Cardiff, does anyone know of any local rescues or resources to learn more about how to help?

Hi All,

Cardiff has an huge amount of beautiful wild pigeons, but sadly they get hurt frequently by the trash and litter left by humans :(

One of the issues they commonly face is ‘string foot’ where hair, fabric, any form of string gets caught around their feet leading to loss of toes and sometimes even the whole foot.

I’d love to learn how to safely help pigeons, so please reach out if you or anyone you know of would be able to teach me or give advice.

It breaks my heart that humans domesticated these intelligent birds, then when technology surpassed the need for them, they were abandoned and left to figure out how to survive on their own. They’re beautiful, friendly and sweet animals so please show them kindness when you see them :)

Thanks!

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u/sweetie_tofu — 10 hours ago
▲ 111 r/BalconyBabies

Baby pigeons (newly hatched) and Mama were being attacked by large male pigeon outside my apartment, so I built a safe nest box for them and hoping they’ll be okay!

Baby pigeons (newly hatched) and Mama were being attacked by large male pigeon outside my apartment, so I built a safe nest box for them and hoping they’ll be okay!

As I said above, yesterday I noticed some baby pigeons (newly hatched and still sitting in their egg shells) and Mama pigeon were being attacked by large male pigeon outside my apartment (there is a balcony outside the stair area), so I built a safe nest box for them and hoping they’ll be okay!

I’ve put a small container in the box that I filled with mixed bird food so Mum can eat without having to leave the babies, and left water as well outside the box. After putting the box there, I waited for mum to find the babies. She has been there all day now and seems very comfortable.

I know the nest area is dirty, but it’s in a hard to get to spot and I couldn’t clean it safely without disturbing the babies. Usually, I wouldn’t have access to the ledge anyway and it’s 4 storeys up so I also have to be careful with my own safety. It was just lucky there is maintenance work going on so I could sneakily access the ledge.

I probably won’t be able to access the babies or box again, as I don’t want to disturb them but if there is anything I can give the Mama through the tiny gap to help or anything else, please give me any advice. Thank you!

u/sweetie_tofu — 4 days ago
▲ 5 r/pigeon

Baby pigeons (newly hatched) and Mama were being attacked by large male pigeon outside my apartment, so I built a safe nest box for them and hoping they’ll be okay!

As I said above, yesterday I noticed some baby pigeons (newly hatched and still sitting in their egg shells) and Mama pigeon were being attacked by large male pigeon outside my apartment (there is a balcony outside the stair area), so I built a safe nest box for them and hoping they’ll be okay!

I’ve put a small container in the box that I filled with mixed bird food so Mum can eat without having to leave the babies, and left water as well outside the box. After putting the box there, I waited for mum to find the babies. She has been there all day now and seems very comfortable.

I know the nest area is dirty, but it’s in a hard to get to spot and I couldn’t clean it safely without disturbing the babies. Usually, I wouldn’t have access to the ledge anyway and it’s 4 storeys up so I also have to be careful with my own safety. It was just lucky there is maintenance work going on so I could sneakily access the ledge.

I probably won’t be able to access the babies or box again, as I don’t want to disturb them but if there is anything I can give the Mama through the tiny gap to help or anything else, please give me any advice. Thank you!

u/sweetie_tofu — 4 days ago
▲ 6 r/Cardiff

Recommendations for face to face Spanish lessons in Cardiff?

Hi All,

As mentioned above, I’m looking for recommendations for in person Spanish lessons in Cardiff.

Thanks!

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u/sweetie_tofu — 2 months ago