Falconry: Meet the Travel World's Growing Solution to Pigeon Populations

Falconry: Meet the Travel World's Growing Solution to Pigeon Populations

We all know the experience: you’re ambling through a gorgeous plaza or promenade, soaking up the views and the ambiance… while surrounded by desperate, fussing pigeons. Usually, tourists move on and forget about the hordes. But pigeons pose recurring problems when their population booms. The biggest issue is the mess—pigeon poop isn’t just unsightly. It can cause property damage, scuff up centuries-old statues, and can even pose health problems …