Pigeons, also known as rock doves, are highly adaptable birds that have managed to thrive in many different environments.
Their natural behaviour includes living in large groups, or flocks, and breeding throughout the year, with a preference for cliff-like structures for nesting.
Pigeons primarily feed on seeds, grains, and other plant materials, but they are opportunistic feeders and will readily consume food scraps found in your garden.
There are many ways you can keep these pests out of the way without them causing any destruction so you can still enjoy viewing them and hearing their beautiful birdsong.
One of which is to plant a certain colour of flowers – apparently it acts as a warning to pigeons, according to Sefton Meadows Garden Centre.
They said: “White is a ‘danger’ colour to birds, much in the same way that red is a warning colour to humans.
“Many birds use the white plumage in their feathers to show each other that there is danger ahead, so planting a variety of white flowers around areas you want to keep protected might be enough to stop pigeons from landing”.
Thankfully there are plenty of gorgeous white flower varieties that you can choose from, but the experts have shared a few of their favourites:
- White hydrangeas
- White roses
- White peonies
However, many want their gardens to be full of plants with colour, so instead they should stick to planting colours in areas that don’t need pigeon protection.
Aside from planting white flowers, gardeners can also install fake predators as a pigeon deterrent.
Like any other animal, pigeons have predators, and they are very keen to “stay well away” from them.
