pigeons in the ceiling

We hear them the most in the early morning. They coo. They shuffle around and flap their wings.

Yes, the local pigeon community has decided that our ceiling is the place to be. From small beginnings, the numbers have grown. First a handful, now the birds have multiplied. It is the choicest address for a pigeon. Unthreatened, safe from the elements ...

Down below, the humans are feeling the ill effects. Not least is the noise that started in one corner and has spread.

Pigeons are fine in their own space. They have their uses too. But once they begin to nest in your roof they become pests. No other word will do.

So now that we know that they are pests, how do we begin to tackle the problem? Of course there is Flick the pest control specialists. I guess that we could give them a call.

"Pigeons in your roof? No problem! We will exterminate them in no time."

"No, no, I had a more humane solution in mind. You could call it eviction."

Laughter. "Do you need a court order?"

So the problem persists. And none of us is prepared to climb into the ceiling and chase them away! But why not put the cat amongst them?