At November 2005's Area Panel meeting questions were raised about rat infestation. We’ve also received complaints about rats being seen in some local parks – possibly connected with food left for birds. The pigeon flock at Ellesmere Green is still being fed. We’ve also heard that dog biscuits (possibly for squirrels or foxes) have been left on grass on Firshill estate.
The message is dead clear – don’t feed pigeons unless you want to encourage rats. Pigeons won’t die they’ll only breed less, and the flocks will get smaller. If you want to feed birds, put food out on a raised level.