Happy Pigeon Appreciation Day 🕊
(Text Source: Holidayinsights.com):
Without a doubt, many of you who read about this holiday initially think "What a dirty bird. Why do we have Pigeon Appreciation Day?" After you finish reading this article, you will likely become a fan of pigeons and celebrate this June 13 holiday. For example, we will describe to you how a single pigeon is credited with saving the lives of 194 American servicemen during World War I. That alone is a reason to celebrate pigeons in my book.
Pigeons get a bad rap, largely because there are so many of them on city streets scrounging for a free meal. But they are not dirty birds and do not spread disease as some believe. Pigeons are entertaining to watch. Just sit on a park bench and watch them in action. And while you are watching, feed them. Chances are they will remember you the next time you sit on a park bench. They remember the hand that feeds them.
Perhaps the best example of how people love pigeons is in the movie Mary Poppins (1964). In the movie, she is the nanny for two children who go on to feed the birds as Mary Poppins sings "Feed the Birds, Tuppence a Bag". Do you know what those birds were? You guessed it, pigeons.
Have a Great Day 😄
