r/pigeons

Such a beautiful bird up close. The details in its feathers and those bright eyes are amazing. 🐦🩶

Hi,

I’ve come across this little guy who’s clearly not okay in a shopping complex in Munno Para. I’ve been advised that fauna rescue and veterinarians would not be inclined to help as he’s not a native species. I can’t take him with me but I feel awful leaving him here. Any suggestions?

I have been bumping into this pigeon so often on Pinterest that I think it was a sign. The universe must have really wanted me to paint it. I really love how it turned out.

Gouache, Luminance and charcoal pencils, because I am not a fan of black paint and charcoal gives blacks a nice matte finish. The link to the process is in my profile.

Likely going about their day, perhaps.

Found this pigeon behind my house, three different coloured tags on its legs. It's been here for a few hours and yet to fly away but slowly backs off when I get close. Just a bit concerned as it's currently pouring it down with rain, I've erected a little shelter but idk if somethings wrong or what to do with this little guy.

My new pigeon is currently in a two-week quarantine, giving them time to settle in and stay healthy before meeting the flock. 🕊️❤️ Soon, it’ll be time for introductions and hopefully a happy new addition because right now I think he/she is horrified. 😭

Also, if you'd like to take a crack at the sex go for it. I'm leaning towards female, but I won't know for sure until I see them interact with my flock. It's also hard to tell because it's a young bird and they all kind of look the same at this age!

Hi! This morning I found this little pidgeon inside my living room, he came in through the balcony window and doesn’t seem to know how to fly properly. I don’t know what to do, I put him on the balcony but he’s not flying away. What should I do?

A baby pigeon fell off my roof ( 2400 sqft btw) and somehow survived. I know it's probably not gonna survive for very long but I'm trying my best to keep it alive for now or comfortable until it passes. It's gasping or look like it's gasping but not quite panting

This pigeon spent the night on my window sill and we found it wandering the neighborhood the next day. Never seen anything like it. Hope it's ok.

Edit: The bird was already gone when I posted this. I walked around and looked for it but didn't see it. I live in a city with hundreds of pigeons so it didn't occur to me that this could be a pet pigeon needing to be rescued. Sorry if that's upsetting to anyone. I didn't know.

Update: I found the bird. It was on my roof last night and this morning it is on my neighbor's roof. I tried coaxing it down for hours and left food. I posted on Nextdoor and contacted Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue, who told me to try to trap it. Can't really try unless it comes down. I also let my neighbors know.

Update to the Update: I wish I could say I caught the bird. Yesterday around 4pm I saw it poking around my neighbor's yard again so I grabbed a towel and went out to try and get it. The bird let me get quite close and I offered some water and chopped nuts (not the best I know, but I didn't have anything else). It doesn't appear food motivated; I tried the upturned hamper trap with a bread trail the previous night and it didn't budge from the roof. It looked at me and seemed calm so I slowly inched closer, but then it flew away in a flash. Haven't seen it since. I left the nuts and water on my window sill in case it comes back. I'm worried I scared it off but I'll get some seed today and keep an eye out, and take a long walk as well to look for it. Not sure what will come of it if I see it again, the bird is very skittish it seems and not so comfortable around people.

Also, I should note, I really can't leave food out on the ground for 2 reasons. One, it could attract rats, and two, we have stray cats that would potentially take it out very quickly. The very diligent ants get an honorable mention.

A simple portrait of a pigeon, captured in an everyday urban setting. There’s something fascinating about these familiar city birds—their subtle colors, unique personalities, and ability to thrive alongside us. 🐦
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This little guy appeared 5 days ago and doesn't seem to want to leave. Doest move from this area either. Throwing some bird seed to to it and my daughter tries to get water up there for it. Anyway, this is now Timmy!!!

Apparently, it is the most hated bird... 😧
I'm not sure why... but in any case, even pigeons deserve some love and attention!

On a side note, humanity's urge to take matters into its own hands has surely given the world some weird pigeon varieties... Some of those pigeons on Pinterest come straight from nightmares.

This little baby dove fell down a tree in my garden this afternoon (EU hour). It is very lively and full of energy, and does not look injured in any ways. We put it in a little box we screwed to the hut after receiving the local wild life veterinary's advice (see picture 2). They said the mother will look for her chick and feed it once she found it, but even if the chick is calling, the mother doesn't seem to have come yet... Even if it's hot this summer, I don't know if this young bird can pass the night when it gets cold and it's mother isn't coming. Should we feed it? And if yes, how? The worms and insect seems to be all dead hor hidden after the heatwave... hope i will have good advices, I don't want to loose this bird.