A lonely pigeon in Montreal Canada - can I have your opinions about her?
In December 2006 a lonely pigeon appeared in the backyard, and came everyday to get fed (I live in Montreal, Canada, and I put out birdseed for any birds who wish to have some food!) I do not know much about birds and I was wondering if anyone could give me some opinions. Amongst the regular little sparrows and black birds etc. (do not know all of their names) there suddenly appeared a grey pigeon, always alone. She seems to be lost or an outcast... could this be possible? I have always seen pigeons roosting together, sheltered from the cold all together. I am so curious about this pigeon as to why she is alone.
Last week I noticed my cat out on my enclosed balcony looking up and making some funny excited sounds and there she was - moved in to the top part of the chimney. She is quite a character as she seems to be friendly and always wants to look right into my eyes... she is not afraid (I hope though, that she is afraid of Ginger and does not decide to come and land inside the balcony as there is no roof, only enclosed high recycled windows so that the cats do not jump over the balcony (which happened when Ginger was a kitten and he had a very very serious big surgery from that fall!)... anyways back to the pigeon!!
I would like to know if anyone has any opinions as to why this pigeon is alone. I do not feed the birds at anytime except the winter. Also, I am worried as to what will happen when the heating is turned on and she has her place at the top of the chimney:( YIKES!!
Could she be a "homing pigeon" that somehow got lost, or perhaps the location was shut down or..? Thank you for any opinions you send me! :)
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