Perilous state of pigeons

Carol conducted a sweep of the pigeon flock who live around the riverside quarter of Hoveton. An animal carrier was used to temporarily house some dodgy specimens found amongst the hungry wet birds.

As well as bad cases of viral canker infections, some of the pigeons had their legs and feet with three clawed digits bound with twine.

Carol explains: "The last photograph doesn't show just how awful the injury is, but he will potentially have a better recovery than those with extremely deep pressure sores like the first one, poor little guys."

Custom food for pigeons and waterfowl can be found at outlets along the High Street in Hoveton ~ including The Bridge Gift Shop, Grey's Fudge Factory and Number 14 Cafe. 

Carol, Chris