(IN) CM HIRES A FALCONER TO RID ALBERT HALL (JAIPUR) OF PIGEONS

[Guest guest]

If Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has her way, the Albert Hall would

soon rid of pigeons. The peace messengers, who flock in and around

the Albert Hall in large numbers for decades, would be shooed away

in the name of heritage conservation.

" We will bring falcons at the Albert Hall, that would make the

pigeons fly to other destinations. These pigeons damage the building

and make the place dirty. " said Raje, who was on inspection of

heritage buildings on tuesday.

The pigeons provide a beautiful sight in front of the majestic

building. Tourists love to capture these birds in their cameras,

while others take spiritual satisfaction by feeding them with bajra.

With the decision, they would miss the pigeons.

Many wildlife lovers have expressed concern over Raje's

decision, " The government is making the birds leave the place where

they were surviving. Where the pigeons would go now? There are so

many other old and traditional buildings that are facing the wrath

of time and nobody is taking care of them. " said

Govind Yadav, who has been working with Tourism and Wildlife Society

for the last ten years.

During the inspection, Raje instructed a falconer, Shahid Khan,

about the possible use of a falcon to keep the pigeons away. Khan

said " The intention is not to kill the pigeons but to send them to

other places leaving the Albert Hall. A new place will be provided

to them to feed. Their original home is tree. "

Can someone ask them, where will the poor pigeons put up? With the

dwindling number of trees in the city where will they provide them

a new habitat? If i am not wrong earlier the feeding place of these

pigeons was changed from the frontside of Albert Hall to the

backside near the vehicle stand ; where everyday many birds become

prey of stray dogs because there is no proper fencing to check the

entry of stray dogs.

The condition of pigeons is already miserable and it would become

worse if the situation remains the same !

[Guest guest]

 It seems rajasthan Govt. is going ahead in breaking all the Rules and laws

framed by Govt. of India.You have to see that whether the person having Falcon

is having Ownership of falcon.As per wildlife protection Act Sec 29 onwards One

Can not disturb the habitat too. You have to move against the Govt.

SKJ

 

 

On Wed, 25 Apr 2007 etivyas wrote :

>If Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has her way, the Albert Hall would

>soon rid of pigeons. The peace messengers, who flock in and around

>the Albert Hall in large numbers for decades, would be shooed away

>in the name of heritage conservation.

> " We will bring falcons at the Albert Hall, that would make the

>pigeons fly to other destinations. These pigeons damage the building

>and make the place dirty. " said Raje, who was on inspection of

>heritage buildings on tuesday.

>The pigeons provide a beautiful sight in front of the majestic

>building. Tourists love to capture these birds in their cameras,

>while others take spiritual satisfaction by feeding them with bajra.

>With the decision, they would miss the pigeons.

>Many wildlife lovers have expressed concern over Raje's

>decision, " The government is making the birds leave the place where

>they were surviving. Where the pigeons would go now? There are so

>many other old and traditional buildings that are facing the wrath

>of time and nobody is taking care of them. " said

>Govind Yadav, who has been working with Tourism and Wildlife Society

>for the last ten years.

>During the inspection, Raje instructed a falconer, Shahid Khan,

>about the possible use of a falcon to keep the pigeons away. Khan

>said " The intention is not to kill the pigeons but to send them to

>other places leaving the Albert Hall. A new place will be provided

>to them to feed. Their original home is tree. "

> Can someone ask them, where will the poor pigeons put up? With the

>dwindling number of trees in the city where will they provide them

>a new habitat? If i am not wrong earlier the feeding place of these

>pigeons was changed from the frontside of Albert Hall to the

>backside near the vehicle stand ; where everyday many birds become

>prey of stray dogs because there is no proper fencing to check the

>entry of stray dogs.

> The condition of pigeons is already miserable and it would become

>worse if the situation remains the same !

>