politics
Feeding pigeons scraps of food could land you with a £150 fine
Pigeons live in town and city centres across the UK, and many people take it upon themselves to share food scraps or even bird food with them to keep them well-fed.
TL;DR
- Feeding pigeons in UK town and city centres can lead to fines of £80-£150.
- Local councils classify feeding pigeons as littering or a breach of local order.
- Reasons cited by councils include encouraging pests (rats) and creating litter.
- Public reactions range from outrage to understanding of the anti-social behaviour aspect.
- Examples include a man in Luton fined £150 and a woman in Manchester fined for sharing food with pigeons.