I've always assumed these are escaped pigeons from a failed exterminator attempt, like maybe trying to get rid of the ones in the bus tunnel or Westlake mall.

He would locate where the pigeons were nesting, and request access to houses that were straight across from the eaves and windowsills in question. Then, he'd go up there at night, duct tape a powerful flashlight to the end of his air pump powered BB-gun, turn the light on and lean out of the window, aim the light at the sleeping pigeon (they won't fly at night for fear of owls), and then fire a BB into the bird's head or neck. Unlike the darts, they usually succeeded in killing the birds. Generally, a local cat or raccoon would carry off the carcass before he could get back down to the street.

Also, during the daytime, he would shoot the eggs in their nests.

That bitch is a strait up terrorist.

You are clearly retarded...

Been watchin' a little too much Wapner, eh?

1. People (on Slog, of course) generally don't have trouble with the concept of someone working to control the pigeon population, because they are disease-infested and shit everywhere.

2. People (on Slog, of course) generally feel that inflicting non-fatal blowdart wounds on pigeons is a bit over the top and more than a wee bit cruel.

What we need is a well-regulated group of volunteers that will work to reduce the pigeon population by non-inhumane means, sort of like a pigeon killing militia.

Is it really illegal to blow dart a pigeon?

No it is not. 'Nuff said.

Nice tactic for publicity again by People Eating Tasty Animals.

The "logic", or I guess lack of logic, is that you seem to dismiss an entire organization and their arguments based on their willingness to objectify women... er, let women objectify themselves (your inability to differentiate this deserves another comment, so I won't digress).

I clicked through to your blog. You clearly figured out what their argument is:

to demonstrate how much water it takes to produce meat

but you chose not to comment on that. In fact, in the year or so that I've been reading Slog, I haven't seen you so much as mention the environmental impact of the meat industry. Why, I wondered?

I figured out why. You eat meat. Lots of it. Now, I eat meat, I won't deny that. I also don't go around likening myself some kind of environmentalist, preaching to others and complaining about relatively benign pet causes like plastic bags and hummers and bike lanes.

My original comment was only to point out the comedic value of you summarizing PETAs environmental argument to "um, something", which I presume merely served to keep your own cognitive dissonance in check.

Besides, who knows where that blow dart has been ...

It's Erica.

Send me my check.

I think I know who the "Seattle Pigeon Shooter" is - do the initials e.c. ring a bell?

Please contact me re: where to send the reward.

You're so right. All PETA does is exploit caring people and slaughter animals. How could I be so blind? I hate them now.

My bad.

p.s. fuck peta

I hate PETA's marketing, but they're the only ones bringing up important issues like taxing beef, the #1 human cause of global warming.

@34 - I agree - they get thru the media filters a lot more than all the "well meaning" groups ever do.

Let's be frank. Stop with that bullshiz? K?

Now, as far as animal rights are concerned? What voice do they have? Are you really willing to admit to yourself that an animal killed (for your dinner) does not feel emotions or pain? Google the rest if you think not.

#14 & #23 prove what you are claiming with facts. Now read what I say below:

#22 - Thank-you! And if euthanizing animals if they are sick and mistreated beyond medical help for their benefit then I agree with you.

#24 You contradict yourself.

Anyone past #35 I have not read.

Thanks ECB for the post.