Saturday, 14 February 2026

"The pigeon is, if not actually sacred, at least highly respected in Venice." Jan Morris


While I'm not sure if it holds true today, as there were a lot less in the Piaza than when I was there in the 90s, this bird seemed keen to join me in at sunset, and the lid on the nuts seems to imply he's a regular.


My friend had given me some Euro for Xmas so I could have a cocktail on our trip - I'd decided on the Danieli but alas Four Seasons has taken over and were doing renovations, so our roof top bar at Palazzo Cannova fit the bill. My husband was joining me in a while, so the bird felt no qualms about approaching me. 





























As the sun went down, other tables populated and the pigeon tried his luck elsewhere.




















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12 comments:

  1. eileeninmd15 February 2026 at 02:24

    Hello,
    Looks like the pigeon was keeping you company. Beautiful views from the balcony. Cute closeups of the pigeon. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and happy week.

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  2. Adam Jones15 February 2026 at 08:57

    He's not shy at all. Looks like it would let you take it home.

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  3. Rambling Woods15 February 2026 at 12:41

    A wildlife rehab rehabilitation center just took in over 300 pigeons that were removed due to a hoarding situation. People have such a negative view of them and it’s a shame because they’re really smart birds. They remember people…… I am looking back on old Nature Notes To refresh my memory, and I see all of the people that have been lost over the years sadly. In the beginning, it was such a small close community and now everything has moved to other social media platforms…Michelle

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    1. Lydia C. Lee16 February 2026 at 12:11

      Yes, I've lost a few in my circle and it's so sad and a shock, and then also soooooo many of the regulars chucked it in.

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  4. Sandee16 February 2026 at 13:19

    I'd be feeding that cutie pie. I love them too. What a great shots and how fun.

    Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. ♥

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  5. Spare Parts and Pics19 February 2026 at 12:03

    Wow, what a stunning view, and beautiful skies! Something tells me this pigeon has done this a few times before!

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  6. Carol On The Lake19 February 2026 at 12:10

    He was keen to eat!

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  7. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti19 February 2026 at 13:16

    Such fun photos of the Venetian rooftop bar pigeon! He would have loved the nuts in that jar if it did not have a lid! :)
    I also have memories of standing in front of Saint Marks Basilica and being surrounded by a flock of pigeons

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  8. Yogi♪♪♪19 February 2026 at 14:13

    To be having a drink there looks so special!! And with a bird companion.

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  9. Photo Cache19 February 2026 at 21:28

    The locals are very hospitable.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  10. Joyful20 February 2026 at 02:46

    The series of photos is lovely. I like when I travel and a bird keeps me company.

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  11. Jocelyn20 February 2026 at 12:36

    Nice views.

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