Comments on: Rock Dove! Down, down, down…

By: NBBeth

NBBeth — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:02:38 +0000

As a nonbirder, I’ve been surprised at how much I enjoy the Birdchick blog. But it’s a treat to have NBBill fill in for a perspective that’s usually a bit closer to home. I have to draw the line at appreciating pigeons, though. Pigeons??? If I didn’t have them hanging out and pooping on my roof day in, day out, it might be a different story. As it is, my favorite part was the comment that mentioned the hawks getting them. Too bad the evil sparrows won’t take ‘em on.

By: Birdchick

Birdchick — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:02:18 +0000

dea, I like that, “nonbirding boyfriend”

By: Dea

Dea — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:36:12 +0000

NBB, just to say, I’ve been really enjoying your posts. I chuckle over every one, then send the link to my own NBB (nonbirding boyfriend).

By: Canaduck

Canaduck — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:32:16 +0000

I adore pigeons–they’re one of the few examples of non-human life we see in the city, and they’re funny and friendly as well. I thought your description of them was totally perfect and hilarious!

By: Teri and the cats of Furrydance

Teri and the cats of Furrydance — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:46:16 +0000

Pigeons, my grandparents got me some “Homing Pigeons” when I was 11 years old as an incentive to stop sucking my thumb…it worked and I enjoyed my years with them…I love the sound they make, as I do dove coos.

By: Nancy Ortiz

Nancy Ortiz — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:27:24 +0000

Pigeons are perfectly fine birds. Nothin’ wrong with ‘em. People on the other hand could stand significant improvement.

By: Joanna

Joanna — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:01:23 +0000

I had the opportunity to hang out with some pigeons that had been rescued by a friend out on his farm (he used to raise them as a kid). When they are not in the dirty city streets, they are quite lovely and very entertaining. Alas, the hawks got them eventually.

By: Roy Harvey

Roy Harvey — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:38:35 +0000

While I commend you for trying to use the proper name for the humble pigeon, you seem to be unaware that the AOU committee on confusing birders just because we can changed the name a couple of years back from Rock Dove to Rock Pigeon.