The Buzz · Peterborough Civic Wire

Your Peterborough council just investigated backyard poop. Pigeons are innocent.

Your neighbours' backyard mystery will make you laugh

Here’s the thing about Peterborough – we're a small city, and sometimes, the small things become the big things. We care about our green spaces, our quiet streets, and what exactly is going on in our backyards. So, when I heard about this council report that had to literally investigate the source of mysterious backyard defecation, I just had to chuckle. And the official verdict? Pigeons are *unlikely* the culprits. This isn't just about some messy lawns; it’s about how, even in the smallest corners of our lives, we seek understanding, we look for answers, and sometimes, those answers are hilariously inconclusive. It makes you wonder who, or what, *is* responsible. Maybe it's a new species of urban mischief-maker, or perhaps just a very confused squirrel.

You know, we're not so different from other places when you get right down to it. We've got our share of urban wildlife, both seen and unseen, whether you're living down by the Otonabee in Ashburnham or up near the drumlin by Trent. But only here, in the Electric City, would a question like "who's pooping in the backyard?" make it all the way to a city council briefing. It's a reminder that sometimes, the most peculiar currents flow just beneath the surface of our everyday lives, sparking conversations and a good laugh.

This is the Electric City — small town, big current. Let's go.

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