Thank you to all that replied with thoughts and suggestions regarding the “homing” pigeon. The bird now has a good home. During this process I found out something I never knew - that pigeons like this are sometimes released at weddings and then would have to fend for themselves. Many would end up as easy targets for hawks. Again, many thanks to all that responded both on the list and privately. Paul PaulFusco Oxford Sent from my iPhone

Thank you for your kindness in following up on this poor bird, and for educating those that care that there are solutions for their future safety. Carole Donagher Farmington Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2020, at 9:06 AM, Paul via CTBirds <ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote: > > Thank you to all that replied with thoughts and suggestions regarding the “homing” pigeon. The bird now has a good home. During this process I found out something I never knew - that pigeons like this are sometimes released at weddings and then would have to fend for themselves. Many would end up as easy targets for hawks. > Again, many thanks to all that responded both on the list and privately. > Paul > > PaulFusco > Oxford > > Sent from my iPhone > > _______________________________________________ > This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. > For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org