At least 655 pigeons shot and killed across London Tube stations in organised cullings

At least 123 shoots have been carried out between March 2024 and March 2026 (Picture: Supplied to Metro)

Some 655 pigeons have been shot and killed as part of regular shootings organised by Transport for London.

At least 123 shoots have been carried out between March 2024 and March 2026 to rid stations of birds nesting on ledges and becoming trapped behind netting.

Pictures show workers in hi-vis aiming air rifles in stations. Another shows a worker at Stanmore Station with their boot on a bleeding bird.

In total, at least 655 pigeons were killed, 17 active nests were removed and at least seven chicks were killed or removed.

Campaigners say the operations inflicted unnecessary suffering on the pigeons, and have even filed a

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