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Originally Posted by Cazzie  Oh a racing pigeon! It's been here for over a month now - do you think someone it missing it? I've got a couple of pics of the numbers on it's pink ring and can just about make out the coding, should I report it to someone? |
Hi Cazzie
I found this on the site of the Royal Pigeon Racing Association.
Hope it helps. (Dont feed it and it might buzz off)
If you go to the site it has other info that may help such as phone numbers etc. if it doesn't go.
Stray Pigeons
I've found a racing pigeon... What should I do ?
Racing pigeons can sometimes become lost or disorientated.
They may come down to find food and water or to rest before continuing
on their way.
Please DO NOT report birds that are NOT contained; the majority will clear of their own accord. It is not unusual for a pigeon to stay around for a number of days before it continIn a nutshell
If you find a tired racing pigeon
please give water and food for a day or 2 at the most
only contain it if the pigeon is injured or at risk from a predator
try to release it after a day or two
only report it to us if it will not clear and it is contained
only report to us if it has a GB ring.
*IMPORTANT
Please note that we DO NOT keep records of birds from other British unions. If you find a pigeon that has NEHU, SHU, WHU, NWHU or IHU etc on the ring, please contact that organisation using the details below.
Please DO NOT report birds that are NOT contained; the majority will clear of their own accord. It is not unusual for a pigeon to stay around for a number of days before it continues its journey.
I get loads of other peoples pigeons in my garden that eat all the wild bird food ! Annoying !!
Good luck
NigelT