I found a somewhat stunned young pigeon under a railroad bridge in London two weeks ago. I seems that it had fallen out of its nest but could not yet fly back.
I was able to easily take it home (I can not really get too close to it now). It started eating and drinking within a couple of days and can now fly.
I estimate its age to have been about 15 to 20 days when I found it. It is much bigger now. I have not tried to bond with it as I can not keep it. It readily pecks at any crumbs and eats heartily.
Can I release it yet? Should I take it to the bridge where I found it? The road under the bridge under which the pigeons roost is very busy and it seems it would be somewhat dangerous to the pigeon.
Thanks
I was able to easily take it home (I can not really get too close to it now). It started eating and drinking within a couple of days and can now fly.
I estimate its age to have been about 15 to 20 days when I found it. It is much bigger now. I have not tried to bond with it as I can not keep it. It readily pecks at any crumbs and eats heartily.
Can I release it yet? Should I take it to the bridge where I found it? The road under the bridge under which the pigeons roost is very busy and it seems it would be somewhat dangerous to the pigeon.
Thanks