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found homing pigeon

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Question
Please help me.  A homing pigeon with a white band on each leg is in our ditch in Thornville, Ohio (in the country).  It has been here for 6 days.  I feed and water the bird.  Can someone that lives near call me 1-740-536-9994.thanks.

Answer
Hi Pat,

Is this bird injured? Can you capture it? Here is a list of rescuers and rehabbers that may be in your area:

http://www.pigeon-life.net/prd.htm

Also, here is a great site about interpreting the bands for locating the owner:

http://www.pigeon.org/lostbirdinfo.htm

I hope you can find someone who can help. If you have any other questions or concerns, please ask!

Thanks,
Stacie