2005-era photo. This pigeon is dead now.
Court Square and the Main Street Mall used to be overrun with pigeons. They were more plentiful than the squirrels.
In fact, at one point around 2008 the DMC bought a predator, a falcon, to control the pigeon population.
The falcon flew away.
But by 2014 or so, the pigeons were gone.
Well, this week I found them. They hang out on the vacant lot behind KFC at Poplar and Danny Thomas.
People get food and then sit at the bus stop. Naturally, they drop some of that food.
Groups cook out in that lot and feed the hungry. Naturally, they drop some of that food.
The pigeons are there. So if you miss seeing rats with wings, now you know where to find them.
Almost Famous headlines tonight’s Peabody rooftop party.
STIX Downtown gives you 10% off your tab when you show a Redbirds or FedExForum ticket.
There will be a trade contractor outreach for the redevelopment of 100 N. Main on Wednesday, May 22.
The Cossitt Library will have Crafternoons every Saturday in May for kids under 8. Noon to 1:30 PM.
From FOX 13: Final preparations are underway for RiverBeat
Today is World Tuna Day.
May the Fourth Be With You: The Music of Star Wars comes to the Cannon Center Saturday.
Bardog will celebrate Cinco de Mayo Saturday and Sunday with
- Tacos
- Margaritas
- High Cotton Mexican Lager
- Fireball
I stayed out last night. I’m so tired, I can barely type. Back tomorrow.
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