Lasers, hawks and even guns haven't solved the UK's pigeon problem. There is a better way | Sydney Lobe

"Cities in the UK have an extensive history of attempted pigeon pest control, having tried everything short of an exorcism to remove them to no avail."

"Ken Livingstone's city government flew two Harris hawks around Trafalgar Square to deter pigeons, resulting in the killing of 121 pigeons in a years-long bloodbath."

"Across the UK, councils use various methods including bird spikes, wire netting, glue on roosting ledges, and hired hawks, yet these methods have not effectively reduced pigeon populations."

"The National Pigeon Advocacy Association envisions a humane solution to the pigeon problem, proposing havens for feral pigeons in empty council flats across major cities."

London has the highest pigeon population in the UK, with nearly 3 million pigeons. Various pest control methods have been employed, including shooting and using hawks, but these have proven ineffective and often cruel. Notable incidents include the Trafalgar Square operation, which resulted in the death of 121 pigeons, and the Manchester Victoria pigeon massacre. Despite extensive efforts, the persistent pigeon problem suggests a need for humane and effective population control strategies, as proposed by the National Pigeon Advocacy Association.

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