A total ban on feeding the birds is being considered🐦
At Ards and North Down Council’s recent Environment Committee, elected members agreed to a motion forwarded by DUP Alderman Stephen McIlveen to “humanely” reduce the amount of pigeons harassing people as they relax in the town’s main square.
“This is an issue that has been raised with me time and time again by constituents - huge numbers of pigeons roosting around the square, swooping down and upsetting people who walking around and sitting at the square. There are pigeon faeces everywhere lying thick on the ground beside cafes. The staff are working hard to clean it, but it is a continuing problem.
He said: “Our environmental health officers are advising that the main reason for the huge growth in pigeon numbers is people feeding them. I have personally seen one gentleman bring a large bag of grain to throw out onto the square. “The risk is also that food being left out will attract other vermin which will bring other diseases. This is a public health issue, and unfortunately now it is something that has gotten totally out of hand. I appreciate there are people who will criticise this action, however, for the sake of businesses in the square, and the health of those who enjoy the square, we as a council need to act.”
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