Can you get fined for feeding pigeons in public places?

andy w

In some places you can, such as Trafalgar Square.
In other places you will not necessarily be done for feeding the flying rats but could be done for littering.

No you can feed them.

smck_82uk

no but pigeons are just vermon with wings

Champagne 7 SUSPENDED AGAIN

Actually yes you can. If it's seen that you are causing a public nuisance by encouraging these flying rats then you could be fixed with a Â£75 penalty.

In most towns now the Pigeon Control Advisory Service (PiCAS UK) are trying to put in place specific "bird feeding areas"

Arthur

Omaha

If you want to feed pigeons, take them home and do it.

websage

I hope so

Food residues around streets attract pest (including pigeons)

Pigeons shold not eat bread or rice

Pigeons cr*p all over the place and can spread diseases so should not be encouraged

So it is to be hoped that you will eat your baguette yourself in future!

gcbtrading

Sure, if it is against local ordinances

MellowMan

Different rules per council. Check your council website for more info.

horrorfan1989

If you get caught yes, it's classed a littering.

robert c

In some areas it clearly states the it is a breach of the law to feed pigeons in public places.Not only pigeons are a nuisance but it also encourages rats.Yes!You can get fined.

reggie

Think you can get fined for doing pretty much anything in public these days

eizzikand

You cant get fined for feeding pigeons but you can get fined for throwing food on the street.

It just depends on how uptight the police and councils in your area are. I've not heard of anyone being fined for throwing litter where i live but they did put someone in prison for calling a horse gay so i would be careful!

You could get arrested for discriminating against the rats and stray dogs because you wouldn't give them your lunch would you...they're just vermin!

Dylan B

depends

Lily B Talus

no, but it isn't wise

Cameron L

i do the same with seagulls. everyone hates them but they're my favourite bird. but pigeon? those things are the losers of the bird population why feed them?

Korky

Yes for proving the aviation fuel for Flying Rats

Chris S

only if there is a sign that says not to under penalty

Johnny

Nope

Zombeh.

In most places, yes. This is because pigeons are classed as pests, and encouraging them to land will spread their diseases, cause mess and make them annoy other people for food. Alsoif enough of them do this, they will have to be culled. This costs quite a bit, and obviously the pigeons have to all be killed during it, which isn't very nice :/

Michael S

In many places yes it is an offence and you can be fined. Rightly so! Rats like your lunch too. Food thrown on the ground IS litter!

studmuffin4811

why would you want to?

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