It is true that humans domesticated pigeons for centuries, and feral pigeons do largely stay in urban environments because we brought them there. They are highly trainable, and if fed by humans, they ...

I headed out to Wells Harbor this weekend to see what birds were there: Who was back from the south, who was migrating through and whether anyone was changing plumage as their mating season ramps up?

You’re walking through town, juggling your keys and your phone, and a pigeon just strolls across your path like you’re in its way. Neck shining green and purple. Head bobbing. Totally unbothered by ...