The pigeon that is in front of the Russell Library has quite a story. Here are the basics:
It is a tame pigeon. It has been hanging around in front of the library and across the street in the parking lot for a couple of weeks.
It originally had a tag, but someone took it off. A person who saw the tag and remembered a partial number did some research, and it seems as though the pigeon hails from Austin, TX. The person who found this out has been trying to reach various pigeon clubs without success.
Animal Control responded to several calls, finally picking the pigeon up. It has returned.
We at the library have not been feeding it, though other people may have. Here is a website about finding lost pigeons:
http://www.angelfire.com/ga3/pigeongenetics/lostbird.html
My eyes popped out when I saw this post! My son and I (along with some other locals) have been concerned about this pigeon. So glad you mentioned the band on the leg, because I could have sworn there was a band, then suddenly it was gone! I am one of the people (among others) who called animal control to assist this bird. Animal Control dropped the ball on this one, big time! What is going to happen to this partially domesticated animal when the winter comes? The bird is too trusting, and not all people are nice people. Can someone not help this animal? Kimberly.
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