British pidgeons fat on junk food!

MegaRock · 19th July 2005, 21:14

British junk food lovers are having an unhealthy effect on the country's pigeons, which are becoming obese by feasting on litter leftovers.

The charity Keep Britain Tidy says people who do not throw their uneaten junk food away are causing the problem.

Chief executive Alan Woods said the birds were now "supersized" and dependent on people rather than nature for their food.

The abundance of food on offer was also causing a population explosion of pigeons in Britain, which are considered a health hazard and a nuisance, he said.

"Seven out of the 10 bits of litter we find on our pavements and roads are food related. And with all this trash to choose from, the pigeon, rat, fox and gull population has spiraled," Woods said.

The litter problem was worse during summer because the warm weather meant more people ate outdoors.

Summer also coincides with the peak breeding season for pigeons in June and July.

Woods said if the problem continued, local councils would be forced to cull thousands of pigeons to keep numbers under control.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/europe...on=cnn_offbeat

Bilbo Baggins · 19th July 2005, 22:31

Pigeons are the rats of the sky.

sgtfuzzbubble011 · 19th July 2005, 22:37

tuckerm · 19th July 2005, 22:40

MegaRock · 20th July 2005, 17:15

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Is that for killing the birds or overthrowing the government?

sgtfuzzbubble011 · 20th July 2005, 23:59

That one's for killing the birds. You don't want to see the one I've got for a coup d'état.

rockouthippie · 21st July 2005, 00:34

It isn't just the brits. And the only flying vermin aren't pidgeons. On the Oregon Coast, it's gotten to be the seagulls. God forbid if you shoot one of the flying rats. You can get a ticket if your dog chases one. You know, I've never seen a dog catch a seagull.

Another thing that's getting out of hand is the Sea Lions. Once endangered, their numbers have increased. Breaking boat docks and making themselves a general nuisance all up and down the west coast.

I just wish the sea lions would wait until AFTER I pull up a crab ring. They'd get lunch of a whole bunch of too small crab.

Last time I played tug-of-war with one over a crab ring, he got pissed. I figured... he weights 900lbs and I weigh 180... Let the wookie win ....

Here'd be a better gun for vermin, flying or otherwise.

http://www.bellum.nu/armoury/AStriker.html

South African guns. Charm and grace every time.

sgtfuzzbubble011 · 21st July 2005, 01:29

I think I'd rather use one of these.

19th July 2005, 21:14	#1
MegaRock Forum King Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Inside my water bong Posts: 6,775	British pidgeons fat on junk food! British junk food lovers are having an unhealthy effect on the country's pigeons, which are becoming obese by feasting on litter leftovers. The charity Keep Britain Tidy says people who do not throw their uneaten junk food away are causing the problem. Chief executive Alan Woods said the birds were now "supersized" and dependent on people rather than nature for their food. The abundance of food on offer was also causing a population explosion of pigeons in Britain, which are considered a health hazard and a nuisance, he said. "Seven out of the 10 bits of litter we find on our pavements and roads are food related. And with all this trash to choose from, the pigeon, rat, fox and gull population has spiraled," Woods said. The litter problem was worse during summer because the warm weather meant more people ate outdoors. Summer also coincides with the peak breeding season for pigeons in June and July. Woods said if the problem continued, local councils would be forced to cull thousands of pigeons to keep numbers under control. http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/europe...on=cnn_offbeat 1001. FM - Megarock Radio - St. Louis Since 1998! Tune In Now! Corporate Radio Sucks! No suits, all rock!

21st July 2005, 00:34	#7
rockouthippie Forum King Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 10,575	It isn't just the brits. And the only flying vermin aren't pidgeons. On the Oregon Coast, it's gotten to be the seagulls. God forbid if you shoot one of the flying rats. You can get a ticket if your dog chases one. You know, I've never seen a dog catch a seagull. Another thing that's getting out of hand is the Sea Lions. Once endangered, their numbers have increased. Breaking boat docks and making themselves a general nuisance all up and down the west coast. I just wish the sea lions would wait until AFTER I pull up a crab ring. They'd get lunch of a whole bunch of too small crab. Last time I played tug-of-war with one over a crab ring, he got pissed. I figured... he weights 900lbs and I weigh 180... Let the wookie win .... Here'd be a better gun for vermin, flying or otherwise. http://www.bellum.nu/armoury/AStriker.html South African guns. Charm and grace every time. Global Movies and TV God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to hide the bodies of people who pissed me off.

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Bilbo Baggins Wind Chime of the Apocalypse Join Date: May 2000 Location: The Forest Posts: 17,231	Pigeons are the rats of the sky.

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sgtfuzzbubble011 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 60,767	That one's for killing the birds. You don't want to see the one I've got for a coup d'état.

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sgtfuzzbubble011 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 60,767	I think I'd rather use one of these.