It’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW)! While we often think of invasive species as plants or insects, some of our most common "neighbors" are a major challenge for our parks and ecosystems.
Take a closer look at the Feral Pigeon (Rock Dove)
1. The feral pigeon is a descendant of the domestic homing pigeons introduced to the U.S. by European settlers.
2. Flocks have increased in numbers and dominate the urban, suburban & rural areas.
3. They damage buildings and monuments due to the highly corrosive nature of the acid in pigeon droppings
4. Debris from roosting flocks builds up, causing gutters and drains to block, damage to roofs and other structures, and creating potential fire hazards.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District invites our partners, the public and stakeholders to the draft 2026 Integrated Delivery Schedule public engagement workshop on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9 a.m. at the South Florida Water Management District Auditorium in West Palm Beach, FL. This meeting will also have an option to attend virtually.
