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PJ, a juvenile gray pigeon standing on a shelf.
PJ the pigeon · Photo provided by RAIDC
Pigeon · Irving Park, Chicago

PJ the Pigeon

PJ was a juvenile pigeon found weak and limping on the sidewalk near the Irving Park train stop. He had a sore wing and appeared to have fallen from his nest too soon, injuring himself when he landed.

We picked PJ up, gave him food and water, and then transferred him to Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue for rehabilitation, with the goal of returning him to the wild when he is ready.

Thank you for helping us help PJ.