Is it legal to feed the pigeons in Stockholm?
I have recently been in Stockholm and saw only a few pigeons in the city (as compared to other cities). I am wondering if there is any regulation related to feeding the pigeons or if it is simply frowned upon.
I caught a glimpse of a person feeding a few pigeons while a man that seems to be working for the police was watching. However, this did not happen on the sidewalks or in the street, so nobody seemed to bother.
I tried finding whether it is legal or not to feed the birds in Stockholm, but could not find anything in English.
Question: Is it legal to feed the pigeons in Stockholm?
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Yes, it is legal. I have been living here and we do it with my children in the park all the times.
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Is it illegal to feed a pigeon?
There are no laws the Council can use to stop people feeding birds. However, if a large amount of rotting food accumulates, or the feeding is attracting rats or mice, the Council may be able to help. If the feeding is simply causing nuisance from droppings etc., it is a private matter between neighbours.Can my Neighbour stop me feeding pigeons?
There is nothing that you can directly do to stop the feeding of the pigeons except having a discussion with the neighbour or consider contacting your landlord or their landlord if you know or share the same tenancy manager.Are there pigeons in Stockholm?
A flock of Stockholm pigeons are using public transport for their daily jaunt foraging for food in the dumpsters and rubbish bins at a nearby shopping centre.How do I report pigeon feeding?
Those caught feeding pigeons can be fined up to $500. In its statement, the AVA encouraged the public not the feed pigeons and to report pigeon feeding activities using its online feedback form or through the OneService app. "Members of the public can also talk to others about the downsides of feeding.Feeding Pigeons: How Much And How Often
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It is illegal to feed birds in Sweden. They put varning in My apartment door that it is not allwoed to feed birds infront apartment and street. And whenever i feed there is Always sonen People warning me not to feed ?
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