Sept 4, 2009: Polite Pigeons

xoxoxoBruce · 09-04-2009, 12:12 AM

Oh they still crap on statues, cars, and people, they're polite to each other.

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After waiting for the fountain to be free, one bird jumped on the lever and pushed it down to fill up the bowl, while another kept watch and the third splashed in. When it had drunk its fill and cleaned its feathers, the third pigeon hopped up to the handle and let his friends have a go. The three birds continued their bathing ritual for ten minutes, entertaining passers-by in Post Office Square, in Brisbane's bustling business district.

Better hope this clever trio doesn't get your PIN number.

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spudcon · 09-04-2009, 01:54 AM

And then they all shit on the fountain, and lived happily ever after.

SPUCK · 09-04-2009, 06:20 AM

Is this just before they robbed the bank?

DanaC · 09-04-2009, 07:00 AM

Thatr's incredible. I knew birds are more intelligent than people previously thought; and I know many species are more than capable of problem solving and using tools. I had no idea they were capable of such cooperative behaviour in their problem solving. That's remarkable.

Shawnee123 · 09-04-2009, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SPUCK

Is this just before they robbed the bank?

Bird Day Afternoon

newtimer · 09-04-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Bird Day Afternoon

No. Goodfeathers.

Shawnee123 · 09-04-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by newtimer

No. Goodfeathers.

Bravo! :applause:

Avian's Eleven

xoxoxoBruce · 09-04-2009, 11:19 AM

Everyone knows Aussies are smarter than the average birds.

Sheldonrs · 09-04-2009, 02:07 PM

Just wait until the cameras aren't around. Then you'll see some SQUABeling.

monster · 09-04-2009, 02:20 PM

They're douching.

I don't want to eat them.

Shawnee123 · 09-04-2009, 02:42 PM

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dar512 · 09-04-2009, 02:47 PM

Context please.

Shawnee123 · 09-04-2009, 02:48 PM

The Pigeon sisters, from The Odd Couple (tv version.) They always cracked me up. And they were quite polite.

SteveDallas · 09-04-2009, 03:27 PM

The first thing I thought when I saw the topic was, "Poisoning Polite Pigeons in the Park."

Gravdigr · 09-04-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by spudcon

And then they all shat on the fountain, and lived happily ever after.

Fixed it for ya.

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Originally Posted by monster

They're douching.

I don't want to eat them.

Who wants to eat a flying rat???

09-04-2009, 01:54 AM	#2
spudcon Beware of potatoes Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 2,078	And then they all shit on the fountain, and lived happily ever after. __________________ "I believe that being despised by the despicable is as good as being admired by the admirable."

09-04-2009, 11:19 AM	#8
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Everyone knows Aussies are smarter than the average birds. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-04-2009, 02:07 PM	#9
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	Just wait until the cameras aren't around. Then you'll see some SQUABeling. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

09-04-2009, 02:20 PM	#10
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	They're douching. I don't want to eat them. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

09-04-2009, 02:42 PM	#11
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	... Attached Images __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

09-04-2009, 06:20 AM	#3
SPUCK Professor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,911	Is this just before they robbed the bank?

09-04-2009, 02:47 PM	#12
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Context please. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

09-04-2009, 02:48 PM	#13
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	The Pigeon sisters, from The Odd Couple (tv version.) They always cracked me up. And they were quite polite. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

09-04-2009, 03:27 PM	#14
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	The first thing I thought when I saw the topic was, "Poisoning Polite Pigeons in the Park."

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