Stop feeding the Pigeons I hope this post reaches people all across India. Please share this message so more and more people can also become aware. Every day, I see many people feeding pigeons in public places, and this is common across India. We usually do it believing that it brings good karma by helping these pigeons. While our intention may seem good, the consequences are one of the worst. This feeding also indirectly contributes to many people dying in India because pigeon droppings can carry fungi, bacteria, and allergens. When dried droppings turn into dust and are inhaled, they may contribute to respiratory illnesses and infections which are harder to diagnose and treat. Our surroundings become dirty because of the constant pigeon droppings. Large pigeon populations also affect the native bird ecosystem like Crow, Sparrows, Hawks, etc. They compete with smaller native bird species for nesting spaces and food.…