Where to release??

[tmg_]

Hello all!


The pigeon I rescued from my parking deck at work (in Little Rock, AR) is doing quite well. I believe he is ready for release, but I wanted to wait until all the fireworks and commotion from the 4th had settled down. My question is where should I release him? Back where I found him in very urban setting, at my home which is in a somewhat rural area, or inside the town I am close to, which is not Little Rock but it has lots of buildings and other pigeons around. I got him this far and I want to release him in the best enviroment (that I can provide) that he can survive and flourish in.


Tonya

[Reti]

Hi Tonya,

I am glad the bird is doing so well and can be released. Best is to release him where other pigeons are and in the morning.
I don't remember your story with this bird, sorry, was it a baby when found or an adult? If he was a baby you will need to do a soft release.

Reti

[warriec]

Release him after he has eaten and had his drink of water so his instinct wont be to home in. Also release him where there are other pigeons as in a flock he will have a higher chance of survival from preadator attacks and he wont be lonely

[Pigeon lower]

yes do what they have said but also before letting him go let him look around in the box/basket he is in so he atleast he knows were he is i think i could be wrong