BANGOR DAILY NEWS • December 17, 2020
Many people regard pigeons as rats with wings. But perhaps they should be admired for their resilience and adaptability. They tolerate humans so well that they are found in all 50 states. They tolerate weather so well that they range from Newfoundland to Argentina. They are certain to be found in any city plaza with statues of generals. In fact, they have colonized every continent on Earth, except Antarctica. It’s surprising to learn that their numbers have declined in North America by almost half. Feral pigeons continue to do well, in no danger of irreversible decline. Perhaps they deserve a little more respect. ~ Bob Duchesne