Getting Soft…

[L.Leon]

At the former dairy, where I still get a lot of action, sparrows and starlings mostly. There use to be hundreds of pigeons and then I had zero qualms about taking them out. I have been observing a lone pair and cutting them a break. On my last two trips I’ve noticed but a single pigeon. Am wondering if something happened to its mate. And whether I should end its lonely watch? Thoughts?

 

[Ezana4CE]

At the former dairy, where I still get a lot of action…

@L.Leon The above line made me chuckle a bit. To your question, if they aren’t creating problems for anyone, I’d say it’s your call. Pigeons make for a good food source for hawks and whatever else can catch them.

 

[Chukar60]

I would leave it alone. In due time, more pigeons will find the place. Who knows? Maybe it likes the solitude.

 

[Ranchibi]

Luis, not getting soft just thinking more as we AGE....

 

[darylm]

Shoot the flying rat already.

 

[beerthief]

i think i would shoot it as a pest that poops on the feed .

 

[FelixS]

OK, so I am normal, having the same thoughts.

 

[Windmill01]

My father and I used to race pigeons when I was a young fella. I really used to enjoy waiting patiently for a flock of racing pigeons to fly over and see one peel off and land on our loft, removing the special ring and placing it in the clock and winding the stamp. The next highlight was at the club house that night listening to all the men talking and waiting for the results.
But enough of my babbling, I like pigeons and would never shoot one. I was only thinking yesterday about how many’s air rifle hunters shoot pigeons and that one day there will be no more to shoot. What with natural predators, council baiting programs etc I think their fate is sealed, but I may be wrong. Give the poor bird a break. You never know he or she might find a mate and restock the area.
Gary

 

[Jasonmc]

Soft... just plain ole soft.

 

[Jaxflats]

If he‘s anything like me he enjoys being single again.