Would like to hear opinions on experiences with large flocks of pigeons in other cities. Santo Domingo may soon have a problem on its hands with the hundreds of thousands of pigeons that are catered to by the local bird-lovers that feed them in parks and historic sites.
Have located these two threads on the Internet that address to the problems these can bring to a city, and experiences of others in dealing with them.
Controlling Pigeons and Rock Doves (Columba livia)
Pigeons, pests and people: Feral pigeons are widespread in cities throughout the world. Most people regard the birds as pests that spread disease and soil buildings. But does this image reflect reality? - 01 December 1990 - New Scientist