birds

i've been cursing the damn pigeons.  they are EVERY-effing-where.  and the poop on every-effing-thing, and are serious nuisances.  they've instigated war ...  building nests on our balconies.  nearly every day i have to pick up the twigs, leaves, hair, feathers, random trash and toss it because it's causing a real mess.  well, today the drama ended, and a new drama began.  they've won the war ... i've traded my anger for excitement and intrigue ... for they've laid eggs!  this is awesome!  

when the parents aren't sitting on the nest, they perch directly across, on the building next door, and keep guard.  

it's infinitely entertaining.  hopefully they hatch before we move.  we're supposed to be in a new flat by the 15th of february.  does anyone know how long it takes for baby pigeons to ripen?