The Hope For Wildlife animal rehabilitation and education centre in Seaforth, N.S., says 10 pigeons have been brought in to receive treatment for poison ingestion. Four have died while the others are expected to recover.

A prankster group called "PUTIN" unleashed more than a dozen birds in hats, along with one wearing a Donald Trump wig.

A Las Vegas bird-rescue group is hoping to track down the pigeons and remove their cowboy hats, which they say put the birds in peril.

The City of Saskatoon said relocating or displacing the birds is not recommended because they are likely to fly back or move into other civic spaces.

As part of a pilot project to control the population, an automatic bird feeder will be dispensing OvoControl.

Bus riders at Osborne Station have to step lightly to avoid the massive amounts of pigeon poop littering every surface.

Studies have shown wild birds that have access to supplemental food sources tend to fare better than birds that don't, especially in winter.

Pictou RCMP say they responded to a complaint on Thursday of two people who had a rifle in their vehicle on Depot Street.

Feeding stations atop downtown buildings include a contraceptive feed. It's aimed at lowering reproduction in the birds that leave droppings on sidewalks, awnings and park benches.

When Global News visited the property Monday, the owner wouldn't comment on the situation, but he did say, "I'm raising pigeons in my bedroom."