Feral Pigeon
Please Do Not Feed Pigeons
Faeces, droppings, fouling, excrement call it what you like, but
bird guano is not pleasant stuff. And it’s made worse when feral
pigeon numbers are allowed to get out of control.
Feral pigeons build their nests in or on buildings and other
structures like bridges. Fouling of these structures is inevitable.
This is not only unsightly but may also have a destructive effect
as the acidic droppings can erode the surface of stonework. Gutters
and drainpipes may become blocked, leading to flooding and
associated problems. Millions of pounds worth of damage is caused
each year to civic and other buildings from feral pigeon
droppings.
Please Do Not Feed Pigeons
Pavements, ladders and fire escapes may be made unsafe because of
the real dangers posed by slippery bird excretion.
Droppings also pose a significant hazard to pedestrians,
particularly the elderly, as footpaths and stairways are made
unsafe because of the potential for slipping on droppings.
Please Do Not Feed Pigeons
Feral pigeons also carry diseases that are harmful to man.
Significantly more than the brown rat and yet we wouldn’t think of
feeding the rat. The best known disease passed from birds to man is
Psittacosis but over 40 more diseases can be passed from the feral
pigeon to humans.
All the risks to ourselves and the damage to our buildings and
heritage can be controlled. The numbers of feral pigeons only
multiply out of control when we provide too much food for
them….
Please Do Not Feed
Pigeons!!!
Pigeons carry significantly more diseases that are harmful to
humans than rats, and yet we wouldn’t think of feeding a
rat.
