Locating Pigeons and a PigeonWatch Site: To find pigeons that gather in flocks and will allow you to approach them, look around your neighborhood. Do you see any pigeon flocks? Are any of them fed on a regular basis?

To create a PigeonWatch Site: If you have trouble finding a PigeonWatch Site, you might need to create one. You can do this by regularly feeding the pigeons in your area. Stick to a schedule, so the pigeons know when to expect you and your food.

Hints:

• Pigeon eyesight is good and the birds seem to have good memories, so you might try wearing the same color clothing when feeding pigeons.
• Be patient! Keep feeding!

Cautionary note: Some cities have passed special ordinances regarding the feeding of pigeons. San Francisco, for example, has set aside certain areas as designated feeding sites. Other cities forbid feeding pigeons, altogether, or at least in certain areas. If in doubt, check with local authorities to determine if there are regulations about feeding pigeons in your area.