When you think of nesting season, you probably picture robins pulling worms from a dewy lawn in May, or sparrows chirping noisily under the eaves in June. You likely don’t picture a plump, iridescent pigeon balancing a twig on a 12th-story air conditioning unit in the middle of February.
The season is short. In about five weeks, the babies will leave. If you really need to evict them, wait until the nest is empty, then install "pigeon spikes" or netting. They hate sloped surfaces. A Plea for the Pigeon It’s easy to be annoyed by the droppings or the cooing at 6 AM. But during nesting season, take a moment to watch the parents. Pigeons mate for life. You’ll see the male puffing out his chest and bowing to his mate. You’ll see the pair take turns sitting on the eggs (the male takes the day shift; the female takes the night). pigeons nesting season
So next time you see a disheveled pile of twigs on a CVS awning, remember: that’s someone’s home. Nesting season is here, whether the calendar agrees or not. Have you spotted a nest on your fire escape? Let us know in the comments—and please, don’t poke the twigs. When you think of nesting season, you probably
They are resilient, devoted parents surviving on the concrete jungle’s scraps. In about five weeks, the babies will leave
Moving a nest is illegal in many regions (thanks to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which oddly protects pigeons in some areas but not others—check local laws). Even if it’s legal, moving the nest 10 feet will cause the parents to abandon it.