I'm new to the pigeon posting, but am sure glad I've found you (and apologize if this posting seems really long). I'm hoping for some advice from folks knowledgeable about pigeons.
I live across from an empty car dealership. April 26th evening I noticed a pigeon sitting on the carpetted floor of what used to be the showroom (the walls are actually windows). I called a number of security companies trying to find the one that patrols the building (no luck) and put a sign on the door for security patrol asking them to call me about the pigeon. The pigeon was still there the morning of the 27th. I managed to get some cracker crumbs in through a space between some glass doors (though the pigeon didn't seem to notice). There is a small hole in the ceiling tile where it looks like there's been water damage. When I called the
Wildlife Rescue Association they surmised the pigeon might be able to get in and out of the building. The pigeon wandered to the back of the building (where I couldn't see it), and I lost sight of it for a couple days so I thought it might've left.
Two days ago (the 29th) I saw it again. Someone had taken my note off the door but no one had telephoned. I got some cracker crumbs through the door (the pigeon came running) and I managed to track down the property management company, who promised to send security to let the pigeon out. I got the sense though that they thought I was "some crazy lady going on about pigeons." I asked them to call me when the security patrol arrived so I could take the pigeon to the Wildlife Rescue Association if it was hurt.
Yesterday the pigeon was visible most of the day. I put some crumbs through the door and called the property management company again, who said that the security folks had come by and let the pigeon out, but that obviously it had gone right back into the building. I was out for a meeting part of the morning, so it's feasible the security folks came by when I wasn't home - though I could tell by call display that no one had phoned to let me know. So I'm slightly concerned that no one actually went to the building, but that they wanted me to stop calling. The pigeon has been visible all day again today. I haven't put any food through the door as yet.
I've read a lot about pigeons the last couple days, and understand they're comfortable in buildings and are really smart. Should I be worried about the pigeon starving or becoming dehydrated? Does anyone think the pigeon might actually be trapped? He/she can fly (I saw a little fly around yesterday when it was startled by my approaching the door). Any advice would be much appreciated.
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