97-YO Woman Loves Feeding Pigeons But Has Now Been Slapped With A Possible Rs 10,000 Fine For It
If you are a fan of Bollywood movies, you might recall the scene in DDLJ where the dad feeds pigeons every morning. But, gone are those days?as it appears that feeding pigeons can now result in a hefty fine.?Recently, a UK council has warned a woman of a Rs 10,000 fine for feeding pigeons.
Anne¡¯s anti-social behaviour has detrimental effects
97-year-old Anne Seago loves feeding birds.
The retired music teacher enjoys watching sparrows and robins eat seeds in her birdhouse from her conservatory.?
However, after a neighbor complained about pigeons and seagulls, the municipal council of Fylde warned Anne Seago that she might be committing a "criminal offense."
The Council received reports of 'excessive bird feeding' from four individuals since 2016. Officials observed 'hundreds of pigeons' near the properties during their visits. They stated that his has led to the accumulation of bird food, attracting vermin and spreading diseases, and to the accumulation of bird droppings, causing harassment and property damage.
Consequently, Anne Seago was threatened with a fine of ?100 (Rs 10,533). The council's letter stated that providing food for wild birds is "unreasonable and is having a detrimental effect on neighbouring residents.¡±
Activists speak up in support of Anne
Anne's 77-year-old son, Alan, worries that the stress of being accused of 'anti-social behavior' might become overwhelming for her.
According to reports, council officials have been pursuing Mrs. Seago for two years following a neighbor's complaint about pigeons and seagulls being attracted to her bird table, causing a nuisance. Environmental health officers have even checked her bungalow to see if pigeons are roosting on the roof.
Now, MPs and activists are urging the municipal council of Fylde in Lancashire to reconsider and instead engage in dialogue with the bird-loving residents. Tory MP Sir John Hayes remarked that it seems 'strange' to interfere with what Seago does 'in a private area.'
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