Pigeons can be big bullies sometimes, especially when it comes to birdseed. If you set up a bird feeder or table and are excited to see various types of birds, there may be one type you won't be happy with: the pigeon. These birds are large and love to hog food, meaning they could scare off your other birds. Consider these pest management tips to prevent pigeons from eating your birdseed.
Pigeons aren't picky eaters - they'll eat just about any food they encounter. VCA Hospitals noted that pigeons are happy to eat a variety of grains, seeds, greens, berries and fruits as well as insects, earthworms and snails. Birdseed is no exception. Pigeons will force other birds away from a feeder if they like what's inside. Normally, they may become attracted to a seed because it's fallen out of the feeder. Bird feeders naturally lose food as birds peck at them. Those leftovers attract bigger birds such as pigeons and crows, and other types of pests such as rats or squirrels. None of these pests are good - their presence will scare off the desired small birds. Larger birds such as pigeons are such common pests that people don't have to have a hunting permit to kill them.
If you take pleasure in viewing different birds in your backyard, consider these pest control tips from Wild Birds to prevent the birds you don't want to see from swooping in.