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Pigeons The Rock Pigeon Columba livia is a member of the bird family Columbidae.
It's also known by "feral pigeon" and "domestic pigeon". Pigeons have seen good and bad times
with humans for thousands of years. Trained domestic pigeons return home even when transported
to a new location hundreds of miles away. Several "War Pigeons" have even received medals for
their wartime service. It's usually feral pigeons in the city that cause problems. These highly
intelligent, adaptable birds become a nuisance because of their sheer numbers. Each couple can
produce 2 eggs, six times a year! And what comes with lots of pigeons? Pigeon poop! And
lots of it. They've been responsible for multiple beach closings, most recently Pismo Beach,
California. It was closed 10 times in 3 months because of high concentrations of E. coli and
other bacteria in the waters around the pier. A clearly annoyed Councilman Bill Rabenaldt
said; "They are flying rats, pollutants, and they are doing bad things and they don't even
live here. I have strong feelings that we need to eradicate them," CUT IF TOO LONG
Their nesting habits create problems for structures. They prefer gutters, window air conditioners,
chimney pots and external ledges that remind them of their cliff dwelling origins. That guarantees
abundant droppings and possible future structural damage.

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