Hunt for owner of fantail pigeon roaming Norwich NR3 streets

Green city councillor Alex Catt, who represents the Sewell ward, was out door-knocking when he came across the distinctive creature, which remains nameless, in Churchill Road on Sunday, March 12.

It had been known to hang around people's gardens before then.

Cllr Alex Catt (Image: Alexander Catt)

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Fantail pigeons are mainly raised for show, ornamental and exhibition purposes or as pets and differ from domestic birds usually seen in the wild.

He said: "I found this fantail fancy pigeon walking the streets of Norwich.

The fantail pigeon has been living with Cllr Alex Catt for more than 10 days (Image: Alex Catt)

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"It’s obviously a pet that has gotten loose and not a wild bird.

"I agreed I would take it in while we try and find the owner.

The pigeon pictured in NR3 (Image: Supplied by Alex Catt)

"It's definitely not something you'd usually see. I couldn’t let it stay walking around as it could have been squashed."

Cllr Catt, who has experience looking after fledglings, is anticipating his guardianship will be short-lived as he hopes the rightful owner of his new feathered friend comes forward.

The fantail piegon was spotted roaming the streets of NR3 on March 12 (Image: Alex Catt)