|
|
Pigeons
Apr 24, 2007 14:52:48 GMT 1
Post by Sleepy on Apr 24, 2007 14:52:48 GMT 1
Sometimes I have a strong suspicion that you don't always take me seriously The witch! Only sometimes? - that's OK then  Hmmmmmm! |
|
|
|
Post by debbiem on Apr 25, 2007 7:01:32 GMT 1
I had a similar experience about being dive bombed with pigeon poo when on holiday with my parents in St Mark's Square in Venice, when I was twelve. I still remember it as it was almost impossible to avoid being pooed on. But I don't wish the pigeon population any harm at all - it's a wood pigeon that makes that 'boo-boo, bah' cooing noise isn't it? I LOVE that sound! Wood pigeons say: Take two cows Taffy, take two cows Taffy, take two cows Taffy, take. That's it, that's the sound I meant, just got my rhythm all wrong.That is such a lovely sound to me but it does nothing for OH. |
|
|
|
Post by The witch on Apr 25, 2007 7:44:27 GMT 1
I must admit that the sound of wood pigeons does bring back happy childhood memories for some reason - of leather on willow and cream teas in a cricket pavilion.  |
|
|
|
Post by debbiem on Apr 25, 2007 9:26:44 GMT 1
What a lovely memory!  The one in the Horse Chestnut overlooking my back garden is definitely saying 'bah-booo, bah, bah-booo, bah.' And when it's happy, well it sounds a happy sound, or maybe snoring, it goes a guttural 'brrrwwwhhhhhhaaaaah'. Like a huge expellation of air.  What kind of pigeon/dove would that be? |
|
|
|
Post by The witch on Apr 25, 2007 9:45:58 GMT 1
An unhappy one  |
|
|
|
Post by debbiem on Apr 25, 2007 9:49:16 GMT 1
Oh no, are you sure? It sounds so satisfied - it's been doing it on a warm day, very still and peaceful. I thought the human equivalent would be 'aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahh!'
|
|
