NEARLY 1,000 people have signed a petition against a potential pigeon cull, which is due to take place next week.

East Lothian Council revealed plans last month to carry out work, which could include a cull and the installation of netting, underneath the railway bridge on Dunbar’s Spott Road.

The move has been criticised by a number of groups, including the Animal Welfare Party and a bird control specialist.

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A spokeswoman for the local authority was unable to confirm if a cull would go ahead and how many pigeons would be involved, despite being asked by the Courier.

She said: “We are continuing to consider a variety of options to resolve the problems.”

Members of the public have called for a rethink, with offers even made to rehome the pigeons.

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Kay Hamilton, Dowager Duchess of Hamilton, is a member of AWP and said: “The birds certainly shouldn’t be killed.

“This is ridiculous and all out of proportion.

“Nor should the council be thinking of installing netting, as we know many birds can become trapped in netting and suffer horribly before dying.

“Alternative solutions have to be found.”

To sign the petition, go to www.change.org/p/stop-culling-pigeons-at-dunbar-bridge