
09/24/2025
🕊️ Did You Know? 🕊️
Many people think the white birds at our sanctuary are doves — but they’re actually pigeons! Doves and pigeons are part of the same bird family, but pigeons are generally much larger than doves.
Most of our pigeons were rescued after being released during events like weddings or ceremonies in places like Central Park. Because they are domestic birds, they don’t know how to find food or protect themselves, and their bright white feathers make them an easy target for birds of prey.
At our sanctuary, they live in a large, predator-proof aviary where they can stretch their wings and fly safely. We also care for several pigeons who were injured in the wild and can no longer fly — and our aviary provides the best of both worlds, keeping our flighted friends soaring and our ground-dwellers safe and comfortable.
We love giving them the second chance they deserve — and watching them enjoy life the way they should. 💛