They are opportunists and with as many people who are there eating, drinking and hoping for one to land on or near them, there is definitely an over-abundance of those flying rats.
One just might need an umbrella with all those pigeons around…my dad got a load on his trench coat once…yup…walking to church, that was the thanks he got…and my sister and I will never forget that morning, LOL!
It’s like being in the Lodge at Kent Town. The lodge is across thee road from one of the major parks in Adelaide and in the early evening the Sulphur Crested Cockatoos leave the parklands and gather round the lodge. We are not supposed to feed them but many people do — me included…
I visited Venice with my father when a teenager…a foggy autumn where the city seemed almost unreal. Not a pigeon to be seen. A true Scot, he was armed with a powerful torch to see the artwork in the churches without paying for the illuminations. A magic memory, all of it.
It was such an amazing trip…one I was not prepared to be so captivated by all the sights and people. I began to fell like others can have the universe if I can experience Italy. 😉
I’ve never seen so many pigeons in a plaza. They are a nuisance, enough so the mayor has declared war on them. Still, tourists perpetuate with handouts. I think this girl was from Eastern Europe judging by her language to them and nearby friends.
Thanks for the link, Sandee. I don’t have trouble feeding birds, but there’s something a bit creepy about so many pigeons. One landed on my shoulder and freaked me out.
Sometimes, but this redheaded young lady was distinctive embracing all the pigeons when most people are trying to get away from them. The mayor of Venice has declared war on marauding pigeons.
Charlee: “Birds.”
Chaplin: “Birds.”
Lulu: “Flying rats.”
Java Bean: “Street chickens!!!”
Street chickens. I love you, Java Bean 🤣
What a great shot!
Thanks. Frankly I was appalled someone was sitting in the midsts of an over-abundance of pigeons while I was avoiding them like the plague. 😇
Yeah, I wouldn’t have been there either!!
Still…you certainly can’t deny the opportunity to people watch of all sorts.
We were there on our honeymoon in 1990 – my husband called it “Pigeon Poop Plaza” !!
Hugs, Pam
They are opportunists and with as many people who are there eating, drinking and hoping for one to land on or near them, there is definitely an over-abundance of those flying rats.
Looks like serenity to me.
My idea of serenity has less pigeons in it but I get what you’re saying.
😉
One just might need an umbrella with all those pigeons around…my dad got a load on his trench coat once…yup…walking to church, that was the thanks he got…and my sister and I will never forget that morning, LOL!
I had one do something similar to my forehead walking back to work on lunch break. Awk!! It was disgustingly gross.
It’s like being in the Lodge at Kent Town. The lodge is across thee road from one of the major parks in Adelaide and in the early evening the Sulphur Crested Cockatoos leave the parklands and gather round the lodge. We are not supposed to feed them but many people do — me included…
Pigeons aren’t nearly as interesting or cool as cockatoos. 😉
I visited Venice with my father when a teenager…a foggy autumn where the city seemed almost unreal. Not a pigeon to be seen. A true Scot, he was armed with a powerful torch to see the artwork in the churches without paying for the illuminations. A magic memory, all of it.
It’s a very magical place. I thought I’d hate it but then I was seduced by its magic.
Lovelee foto Miss Monika…iss Venice a nice place? It must bee. You were there!
**nose rubss** BellaDahrma an (((hugss))) BellaSita Mum
Thank you, sweet kitty. Venice is completely magical. I was unexpectedly smitten with it and had no idea I’d love it so much.
Oooh take me back!! I sooo loved our trip there. Glad we had the opportunity to go.
It was such an amazing trip…one I was not prepared to be so captivated by all the sights and people. I began to fell like others can have the universe if I can experience Italy. 😉
Exactly! Such an incredible feeling!
One of my favorite places on earth. The people, the food, life…it’s all so remarkable.
So when are we going? I will meet you at the airport. 😉
🥰 I’ll pick up some yummy coffee drink for us-save me a seat!
Sounds good! ☕Will do! 😉
I remember a pigeon that to a particular liking to you, in Venice🤣
Don’t remind me-I still have nightmares! 🤣
Freeloaders? Opportunists! Who wouldn’t take the easy road when it is proferred! Lovely image, my friend
I’ve never seen so many pigeons in a plaza. They are a nuisance, enough so the mayor has declared war on them. Still, tourists perpetuate with handouts. I think this girl was from Eastern Europe judging by her language to them and nearby friends.
Oy. They really are. I definitely do not encourage them… Their poop gave my father’s best friend pigeon lung – awful business..
Yikes!
Right!
We feed the birds here too and we call them welfare birds.
I linked this post to Wordless Wednesday.
Have a fabulous day and rest of the week. Scritches to the pups, a smooch to Norman and a big hug to you. ♥
Thanks for the link, Sandee. I don’t have trouble feeding birds, but there’s something a bit creepy about so many pigeons. One landed on my shoulder and freaked me out.
Humming “tuppence a bag”.
😊
I wouldn’t mind being there myself this morning.
I know…it’s such a magical place, even if there are way too many pigeons. 😉
they boys said they wish to be there ;O)
Now that’d be welcomed in the plaza. You guys could have a great job chasing off the freeloaders.
it’s hard to stand out when you look like everyone else around you
Sometimes, but this redheaded young lady was distinctive embracing all the pigeons when most people are trying to get away from them. The mayor of Venice has declared war on marauding pigeons.