FERAL PIGEONS
Pigeon proofing should remove the opportunity, not just move the bird one ledge over.
Feral pigeons exploit regular ledges, sheltered voids, plant and food sources. Effective work treats the usable building geometry as a system.
Where pressure appears
Survey the behaviour before choosing the barrier.
- Regular ledges and parapets
- Plant, canopies and service areas
- Voids and sheltered nesting points
- Food-linked activity around urban sites
Wildlife check: all wild birds, nests and eggs are subject to legal protection and the rules differ across the UK. Active nests, species and the relevant national licensing position must be checked before work that could affect them.
