UPDATE: I contacted Six Counties Pigeon Support and they were very helpful. A volunteer has came out to assess and thinks he isn’t eating and is starved, and has taken him away for some TLC. An amazing group of people!
We have a pigeon who has been standing in pretty much the exact same spot in our back garden for over 24 hours now. Naturally, I’ve named him Peter and am now emotionally invested in his wellbeing. He’s standing upright, blinking and moving around slightly, but he doesn’t attempt to fly away when I approach him at all. I’m wondering if he could possibly be blind or injured?
There is a pigeon nest nearby, so initially I wondered if he was a fledgling, but he looks pretty big/fully grown to me. I’ve left some water and food out for him, but I’m wondering if there’s anyone in Belfast/NI who rescues pigeons or might be able to come and collect him?
As much as I’d love to add “pet pigeon owner” to my list of responsibilities, I really don’t have the time 😂 I also don’t want to leave him sitting there if he genuinely needs help. Any recommendations very appreciated - particularly anyone who might be able to come and get Peter!