r/Edinburgh

So I thought I’d cycle to meet a friend in Summerhall last night. Coming along the road then thought I’d cut across to where the bike stands are.

Anyone see the problem? Rather bloodied bruised and battered now but nothing broken fortunately… Sure it’s partly my fault because of the unusual direction I was travelling but I think these obstacles should have something on them to make them more visible - reflectors perhaps?

Where is the deterant for a factor ?! There is none - hence the reason why you see the repitition of factors being taken to court for the same things over and over. If youve gone through this battle yourself - was the payout worth it?

There’s a wee flock I go to feed but mainly destring

(which basically means I catch birds, untangle the string caught on their feet so they don’t lose their toes and aren’t in pain anymore. So by the way- please make sure you’re not throwing away string and hair extensions, it really harms them and it’s why you see such scabby pigeons)

So many times now I’ve had people just be huge dicks for no reason? I got spat on at the Kirkgate (which tbf it’s the Kirkgate so I can’t be too shocked) but I’ve also been shouted at countless times, or just had people come over and clap away all the birds to scare them away. Today there was a huge group of exchange students (I’m pretty sure, all speaking French and being led by someone) and a lady stops, stares at me in what I can only describe as hatred and stomps directly at my feet and at the birds with a smile?? Like seriously get a grip.

I just think it’s mental to get this upset over seeing pigeons being treated with kindness. Like it or not it’s our fault pigeons are feral and sometimes gross looking. It doesn’t hurt to be kind to them.

Pictured above is Jimble, he’s a bit of a dick to the other birds but he’s a little sweetheart to me and loves sitting on my lap and getting a cuddle. As are most pigeons if you take the time to be kind 🩵