Never feel there is enough on pigeon to make it worth the while… but, I agree, they are delicious when cooked by someone else… 
Was a Portugese friend did them Stella, he was a chef, ‘Vivaldo’, nice guy too!
It’s good to be reminded of the importance of ecology in maintaining the health and diversity of the planet, John, and your remark is gratefully acknowledged. Before I came to France I had a very shallow and incomplete awareness, but my eyes have been opened to so much, so keep up the good work of relevant eco-commentary… 