Bird feeding

[Sean de Silva]

For those who feed pigeons: I wonder why there's a disproportionate affection to pigeons. I see large amount of grain pulses thrown around at many places where only pigeons flock together and make merry. They're one of the messiest creatures on the planet. I landed at my friend's place which will be my home for sometime.
This is the sight outside my bedroom window:
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I'm waiting for these juveniles to take to their feathers to get the mess cleared and seal it with mesh:

If you've seen the kabutar khana all around mumbai particularly sobo you'll know what a horrible mess these birds make. They'll be perched on wires above and what not. One cannot walk below for fear of pigeon blessings from above. Everytime i pass by i have to roll up the windows. They are very aggressive birds not to mention the danger posed by their droppings.

‘Pigeon poop causes 60 diseases’

People living in high-rises and apartment complexes flocked by pigeons have a reason to worry. According to veterinary microbiologists from Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries University (KVAFSU), the numerous pathogens in the bird droppings can cause as many as 60 different types of...

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[sbg]

Off Late(almost 3 months) , stopped feeding Pigeons, as there are almost 5-10 waiting for fight for grains.
This was not the case for the last 2 years - its become more of a nuisance now.

 

[captrajesh]

I'm so fond of fresh air. Can't even open windows! The stench is horrible and overpowering.

 

[Sean de Silva]

I'm so fond of fresh air. Can't even open windows! The stench is horrible and overpowering.

kabutar khana @ grant road mumbai

 

[captrajesh]

kabutar khana @ grant road mumbai

Sad state of affairs.

 

[Sean de Silva]

finally managed to catch those timid elusive sparrows without scaring them off !

 

[Sean de Silva]

8 screeching parrots suddenly appeared out of nowhere

 

[Sean de Silva]

Admiring God's creation ! So therapeutic to behold not to mention a real challenge catching the Indian ring-neck parrot up close without scaring them off. Got lucky today

 

[hydrovac]

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[hydrovac]

Read about a honey buzzard fitted with a GPS tracking system some time back... not sure if this is the same article updated.

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[sbg]

This year, we have Red-vented bulbul building a nest .
2 3 chicks were born couple of weeks back and couple of them took their flight today.


On the right is the one taking flight , assisted by mother/father on the left.



Peeping thru couple of days back on the balcony



I was still under the impression , they were only 2, so had to check, and this was todays surprise - took the snap, ( flash kicked in - sorry meant no harm).



Anxiously waiting now - who makes the home next year!

 

[arj]

My theory is that this man is the reason why people feed pigeons

 

[Analogous]

This bird built a nest near my hut.
Looking for suggestions on What kind of seeds I can feed it?

 

[Sean de Silva]

Mesh feeders are so popular abroad but unfortunately couldn't find any locally so I had to DIY. I've filled this with sunflower seeds for the parrots.

 

[DilipPune]

Feeding Finches. Since Last 10 years. Regular Visitors.

 

[Sean de Silva]

Feeding Finches. Since Last 10 years. Regular Visitors.

Cute! Thanks for sharing.

Two parrots look on helplessly as a female sparrow enjoys herself at the feeder a few days ago.

 

[ssf]

We take over their habitats and then call them a nuisance. I don't have birds at home, but with 3 aquariums, I am absolutely enjoying a bit of nature in my living space.

Before someone opines that it's not nature to keep fish in a confined space like an aquarium, my aquariums are quite big and they mimic nature to the best of my abilities.

It has been a fantastic learning process for my son. Building an ecosystem in a confined space is a challenge and a joy when one gets close to getting it right.

 

[Analogous]

We take over their habitats and then call them a nuisance. I don't have birds at home, but with 3 aquariums, I am absolutely enjoying a bit of nature in my living space.

Before someone opinions that it's not nature to keep fish in a confined space like an aquarium, my aquariums are quite big and they mimic nature to the best of my abilities.

It has been a fantastic learning process for my son. Building an ecosystem in a confined space is a challenge and a joy when one gets close to getting it right.

Pictures please?

 

[ssf]

Pictures please?

Feed time.

 

[DilipPune]

Sometimes they come in huge numbers. Consume about ! kg a Day.