Urban Life: Common pigeon in New York

Common pigeon (Columba livia). Washington Square Park, New York City.
Common pigeon (Columba livia). Washington Square Park, New York City.

Picture the scene: A warm summer afternoon in Washington Square Park, lounging on a bench with a slice of pizza, probably on my way to watch an indie film.

The air was heavy and lethargic, and the sounds of the city were muffled by the trees, except for the shrieks of nearby children running around the splash pad.

While I was reviewing the day’s pics on my camera, I looked over and spotted this little scavenger helping itself to a snack off the ground.

Glad someone is keeping this place clean, I thought.