Feral pigeons in Figueira da Foz, Portugal, are constantly mistreated and under stress.
After the town hall removed a lot of the tree cover, all the nesting boxes, all the drinking water and prohibited their feeding, things got bad.
But, as if that wasn't enough, then we have THE TOURIST SEASON!
Scenes of animal abuse happen everyday, several times a day, during the summer months. WHY? Most of the perpetrators are children, and the parents just stand by, apparently thinking it's all good family fun.
Then there are the adults who take an active part:
These two dogs are known cat-killers, probably pigeon-killers too. Despite numerous requests/arguments, the owner NEVER walks them on a leash. (He doesn't pick up the poop, either -- the bag is just for show!)
After the town hall removed a lot of the tree cover, all the nesting boxes, all the drinking water and prohibited their feeding, things got bad.
But, as if that wasn't enough, then we have THE TOURIST SEASON!
Scenes of animal abuse happen everyday, several times a day, during the summer months. WHY? Most of the perpetrators are children, and the parents just stand by, apparently thinking it's all good family fun.
Then there are the adults who take an active part:
These two dogs are known cat-killers, probably pigeon-killers too. Despite numerous requests/arguments, the owner NEVER walks them on a leash. (He doesn't pick up the poop, either -- the bag is just for show!)