In Defence of Pigeons
The article, “In Defence of Pigeons”, by Dr Steve Portugal of Royal Holloway College, London University, describes the tragic plight of pigeons today - a direct consequence of the spiteful media campaign against pigeons, which began in 2001, when they were banned from Trafalgar Square, and persists to this day. See link to the article below:-
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/in-defence-of-pigeons?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB
Our petition currently has 14,009 signatures. Let’s reach 15,000 signatures:-
Hear the song, “Please be Nice to Pigeons”:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWbqyExGnGk
Please contact anyone with the power to stop this cruelty, and share this petition widely.
Pigeons are beautiful birds, who are gentle and highly intelligent. They are messengers and lifesavers of war. Why should they be singled out for abuse and excluded from being fed?
Notices banning pigeon feeding are threatening and unfair, and make the abuse of these wonderful birds worse. What has happened to our Nation Of Animal Lovers, that the Wildlife and Countryside Act, of 1981, which is there to protect all wild birds, including pigeons, from cruelty and abuse, is NOT being enforced, and pigeon abuse is ignored by everyone with the power to stop it?
Pigeon droppings, or guano are an excellent source of fertiliser, highly prized by organic farmers and gardeners today. Pigeon houses were once guarded because of this valuable resource.
One day, the persecution of pigeons will be outlawed and stopped and The Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981, which “protects” all wild birds including pigeons, from abuse, will be properly enforced to protect them.
Pigeon abuse is Speciesism, the animal equivalent of racism. It is incredibly cruel and should not be happening. Children should never be taught to hate and abuse pigeons. What message is this sending out? That abusing defenceless creatures is acceptable?
My MP has again applied for a debate in Parliament about pigeon abuse. Will she succeed? Please ask your MP to call for a debate. Strength in numbers is needed here.
At Christmas time, the Season of Peace and Goodwill, let’s extend goodwill to pigeons, our forgotten heroes of war, and give them a life worth living.
Thank you for your support - and best wishes for the Festive Season.