Pigeon: Pet or Pest?
Every morning people can be seen feeding pigeons around temples, Darbar square, and parks as compassion to other living being. Many people feed pigeons for a religious belief of brining good fortune in their life. But many have no clue of these pigeons getting over populated and are infected with various diseases which are known harmful to human. Their droppings can also damage historic artifacts.
In the pictures: Hungry feral pigeons looking for grains at Kathmandu Darbar square.
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never thought of them in this way. well indeed they look more of a pest in this picture. it is nice to know that photographer like you have been taking shots with atypical standpoint.
They look like no more of a pest than a mob of humans at a sports event.
Many people will not check information you published. Fact is that there is no registered case of humans getting disease from pigeons. Fact is that most of the diseases carried by pigeons are specific for the birds and therefore of no danger to humans. Fact is that pollution created by humans is much more destructive for historic artifacts than pigeon droppings. Fact is that companies who exterminate pigeons make good money of their death and they are major sources of disinformation. Fact is that birds on the picture look very healthy.