When Pigeons Attack!

[@trevortrevortsr2]

Back in the late 70's it was always bats that used to fly about the hall in the late evening after dark - there were few pigeons - I guess the broken windows with its abandonment changed that.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Trev- yes we seem to have all sorts of creatures trying to get in thesedays!

[@hoco4871]

This made me laugh! I promise, a pigeon couldn't hurt you, even if it wanted to. Glad you're helping them move on kindly, and I hope the interiors of Hopwood Hall are pigeon-free in the future!

[@HopwoodXIV]

😅Thank you!!

[@LC-bb6jd]

Thanks for the good laugh today!!! 😅

[@badger19100]

Hopwood has become histerical. I have never in my long life heard of pidgeons attacking people.

[@1964_AMU]

You know, pigeon pie is a delicacy...

[@HopwoodXIV]

🤣🤣🤣

[@rosemarygilman8718]

One of your best videos yet! I really felt for you, Hopwood, but you also made me laugh a lot. Thank you!!!

[@HopwoodXIV]

😀❤haha great to hear- thanks Rosemary!

[@rostallar4243]

So bloody funny, I hope you get over your fear of these creatures, from Australia 💕🇦🇺

[@HopwoodXIV]

❤❤😀haha thank you! Hello to Australia!!

[@dcallan812]

Hitchcock's The Birds comes to mind 😱 🤣🤣

[@BerndKrammer]

Hitchcock's Bird was partly filmed in Mendocino. In Noth of California, Hopwood comes from.

[@imcrazybrumfield5621]

In the summer of 1988, I was 18. It was the summer between high school and college. I went on a church youth group trip to the East Coast. Ten people in a van, in July. In Washington DC, the pigeons seemed fat and self-important lol. In New York, they seemed thinner and more harried. ❤ Hopwood Hall!

[@rosalynliddle1353]

Hah hah...the pigeons love you Hopwood...😂 Strangely enough that pigeon mask suits you....must get you the rest of the outfit to go with it!

[@HopwoodXIV]

lol Ros - perhaps I'll do that for Halloween!!

[@NewEscapade]

@@HopwoodXIV A pigeon costume, LOL! Yes, I laughed several times. "You're such a girl."

[@rosalynliddle1353]

@@HopwoodXIV Oh yes ..love to see that,be so funny...but you have to be in that same mischievous mood you were on Thursday...maybe I'll get you some pigeon corn to get you into the spirit,lol.

[@lizwalters4418]

I was crying I laughed so hard Hopwood. You did a great job in the making of this video. For a brief moment I thought I was watching “The Birds” 😂 Well done!

[@HopwoodXIV]

😀Thanks Liz! ❤

[@edwardpinnix249]

Have loved the Alfred Hitchcock move The Birds since childhood. LOL Never seen an agressive pigeon in real life.

[@HopwoodXIV]

cheers Edward! 😂

[@dmdps1]

😅 We need to hear the story of why you are so afraid of pigeons!

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hahaha yes good point I'll have to include that in a future vid!

[@bobbeckman3735]

Thank you Hopwood

[@HopwoodXIV]

cheers Bob!

[@margf.6773]

Good job Hopwood. Thanks.

[@imcrazybrumfield5621]

🎉 Hello from Missouri USA!

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hello Missouri! Great to know you are watching!!

[@PianoSongDownload]

Haha! We had a similar situation at our church camp, except it was bats! I screamed just like you when they swooped down.

[@HopwoodXIV]

🤣

[@cherylkurucz8852]

Lol I love who you are! Thanks for sharing and making me laugh at your expense! Although I think I would scream and fight off the pigeons 😬😬😬😬😬🥴

[@HopwoodXIV]

❤❤ Thanks Cheryl!! 😀😀

[@CarrieCook-l2v]

The picture I have of you from Iceland when the bird landed on you is one of my faves.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hahaha

[@123JWJWJW]

Ha! When you're watching the one eat next to the open window, it reminded me of the bat that got in my home last year. I opened up the window and shut all my bedroom doors to encourage it to go out. I had to turn on a light to make sure to see where it was. It kept swooping back and forth, so I kept yelling and praying for it to go out the window. My mind kept running to whatever disease it could possibly carry 😂🥴😵‍💫

[@HopwoodXIV]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tysona23]

Very funny video. The tension waiting to see if the pigeon would leave was more tense than an Agatha Christie novel 😂😂

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hahaha cheers

[@darant2249]

I Love your transparency.... I'd be just like you in that situation. 😂 Birds belong in trees. Good video.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Haha thank you!

[@etrisb]

I had to laugh when Hopwood said, "trying to peck your eyes out." Shades of Bodega Bay. Maybe he's been watching too much Hitchcock. I love pigeons. I feed them everyday on my balcony. Yes, there's poop, but that's the only negative.

[@HopwoodXIV]

haha yes maybe I need to see a hypnotist to get over my fear lol

[@lesleyjoyce2802]

😂 this is so funny. Have you thought of building a pigeon coop in the gardens somewhere. Lots of ‘big’ houses would have had one. It’s you that’s disturbed their home for the last 30+ years. ❤

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thank you! Great suggestion!

[@aartmark]

So far you've had bees, bats, ghosts and now pigeons. What will be next I wonder? And you can honestly say that no animals were harmed in the production of this video :0)

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks! With an old house it's hard to know what to expect next! Yes we were happy to see all the pigeons leave safe & unharmed on their way to their next home! 😀

[@cherylmcnair5594]

I’m scared of pigeons too Hopwood I see them as rats with wings I know that’s extreme but they give me the creeps, I really felt for you and now your free of them thank goodness 😊

[@HopwoodXIV]

😅

[@littlebird8837]

Greetings from Australia🥰 🕊

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hello Australia!

[@joshweinstein5345]

Sorry for your discomfort - I hate pigeons, too - but what a great, funny video! Seeing that pigeon just casually walking by in the hallway like it owned the place reminded me of that evil bird in Wallace and Gromit! Of course it was the villain of the film.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hahaha Josh! You're right I hadn't even thought of it being the evil bird in Wallace and Gromit! 😂

[@CharlotteFairchild]

I have vultures. Bird flu is what all of you could worry about! It was nice to see some new looking rafters. I watched someone repair old furniture on KZbin.

[@CharlotteFairchild]

Fixing Furniture. Panels might need someone? I am reading DOWNTON Shabby!

[@HopwoodXIV]

@@CharlotteFairchild Fantastic! Thank you!! ♥️

[@nelleg152]

That was so funny ❤

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Nelle! 😀

[@TheKonchesky]

LOL. I feel like we are twins separated at birth! This series is great!

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thank you!! Great to know you're watching!!

[@Marvin20101000]

Haha, that was so funny, and well done to Tony and Paul 🤭

[@HopwoodXIV]

😀

[@LaughingInTiny]

Awww... What I learned from author Robert Fulghum (HIGHLY recommend) is to reframe the story... that they are more afraid of you... Promise. Even in the case of pigeons. Although... they hide it REALLY well 😊 "So... Tell us about the troubles you're having..." "Well this home has been in our family for over three thousand generations. Then one day this guy shows up with a clipboard and starts pointing at things. Brings all his friends and they take all the best parts of the house and start messing with them! Didn't ask, zero concern for our well being... I mean, THE AUDACITY! It's a big house. We could have just given him a room or two. But NOOOOO... Now he has everyone in the neighborhood showing up and blocking the doors with glass, which is CRAZY sneaky, because you can't even SEE it when flying. Took out Harry last week. RIP Harry. 😓 We tried taking it to the authorities but they just don't seem to be doing anything. I don't know what else I can do. Mabel is just beside herself. She has been down on their level trying to explain to them... work with them, ya know? But they're not listening. Now she's staging a protest but I'm worried it's a waste of time. Sigh." 🐦

[@karenchesser6348]

Keep doors closed if you can. If you aren't working in an area, close it off. That way if they do get in they are restricted to one area.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Karen!

[@arlysdavis3694]

This was hilarious.All that poop is disgusting, though and what a job to clean it all. Now You have won your castle back.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Arlys!

[@gloriasmestad3803]

You addressed the pigeon problem, and let’s all hope it is now behind you. Maybe they are really the last of the Homing Pigeons?🙃

[@HopwoodXIV]

haha yes perhaps they are!

[@gloriajeanshaeffer1549]

I wish there were more videos I keep looking but they are hard to find Love to watch your videos

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks so much Gloria! If you go to our channel you should find about 80 vids there. We will keep making more as fast as we can! Thank you for watching!! ❤❤😀

[@LisaHopwood-e4s]

Hey Hopwood! I’m so sorry but that was the funniest thing I’ve ever seen 😂🤣 Those murderous pigeons! Is it just pigeons you don’t like, or all birds? Owls? Crows? 🥺 Well done though, no more pigeon parties 👍❤️🥰

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hahaha it's mainly just pigeons as they have flown into my head on several occasions so they freak me out! 😅

[@LisaHopwood-e4s]

@@HopwoodXIV Thank goodness for that, we don’t want to see you hit the deck every time a dark shadow flies overhead 😂

[@janeharris6925]

You need pigeon desensitization training. I too was terrified of flying birds due to a traumatic experience as a child but a friend with a bird helped me to overcome the fear. They are actually very gentle creatures except birds of pray. You could catch them up in a towel and put them in bird carriers. But first, desensitization!

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Jane! Yes I'll have to look into that!!

[@BryanMecklenburg]

I was at the Holland Public Museum yesterday (perhaps you have been there?) and was reminded of what a huge task you have ahead of you when you furnish Hopwood Hall. On the museum's second floor, there were several HUGE linen cabinets that originated in Europe hundreds of years ago but now reside in the museum. It made me wonder how far the Hopwood Hall furniture has traveled. I hope some of it is still in England and can find its way back to Hopwood Hall. By the way, I mentioned Hopwood Hall to the docent. She knew you by name only based on the film festival but was unaware of your latest adventure. I gave her an overview and she excitedly made plans to buy your book and watch your KZbin videos. - Bryan from Hudsonville

[@HopwoodXIV]

That's great! Thanks so much Bryan!

[@jamiemorgan4146]

Do you remember watching a Seinfeld with George Having trouble with pigeons?? Nope... I don’t like them either. ( Flying Rats) I live near the ocean and we have Seagulls!! Pigeon poop seems like nothing compared to these vultures! LOL 😂 You should see my cars!

[@HopwoodXIV]

🤣

[@SarahHovley]

Hysterical!!! This was so entertaining! Well done!!! Have fun cleaning up after them. 😅😅😅

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thank you! Lol cleaning up is probably going to give me a case of the dry heaves!

[@SarahHovley]

@@HopwoodXIV 😜😜😜

[@margf.6773]

Hey Hopwood - what do you plan on eventually doing with all of the various other buildings on the Hall's property? It looks like there is about a dozen out-buildings.

[@paulaharris4667]

I was laughing out loud!! Enjoyed the video!❤

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Paula! 😀

[@evansanyour1625]

NYC guy here and I can't stand pigeons. Most NY'ers consider them to be flying rats. :) Good thing you got them out - that cleanup looks like it'll be fun. 🤮

[@mdunn4555]

So funny. You need to watch Alfred Hitchcock movie "The Birds"

[@aq9714]

Do you have Avian Blue Flu over there? Build a Dove Cote and they will nest in there, just move it away from the Hall.

[@melaniewhite6157]

Have you considered getting a Harris Hawk ?

[@guardianofthemoon]

Omg the mask! The way you were acting I was expecting pigeons packing red balloons trying to talk you down into the cellar lmao!

[@HopwoodXIV]

🤣

[@kathsmith4924]

there's a song look it up (catch the pigeon ) to a cartoon 😂i think it might amuse you

[@HopwoodXIV]

lol

[@OmaBike]

This episode was so funny! Thank you. Bye, bye, pigeons.

[@HopwoodXIV]

cheers. Haha hopefully they don't come back! lol 😂

[@nancyengland6359]

Taking garbage out left door open. Came back and bird in house. Sat with the broom and doors open. I was on panic mode.

[@tinagoof]

I have the same fear after one got me in an old building!!! Ugh. Horrible.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Ugh yikes!! 😯😂

[@sondrabrown442]

❤❤❤ so funny!!!😂😂😂

[@garyjones2582]

A Daisy Red Rider will take care of them..lol.. i wonder if there is a frequency that would drive them away...

[@andrewklahn7899]

Call somebody that knows how to capture the pigeon if they don't get hurt😊

[@garyvanauken7530]

Hello from the City of New York.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hello New York!!

[@laurenl5843]

Stop. Drop and Roll! 😜😂😂😂😂😂 Creatures always try to take over. My problem is squirrels. They want to live in my attic. 😕🐿️🐿️

[@HopwoodXIV]

Haha Lauren yes I guess we should feel lucky that we aren't dealing with squirrels too! Good luck!!

[@stevendepauw3742]

Man this was by far the funniest video ive seen from the channel. XD

[@HopwoodXIV]

Haha thanks Steven!

[@sallyturner1669]

I just have experience with chickens. 😂 Growing up my grandparents had a farm and I’d be sent out to help feed the chickens. They’d race up and peck at your legs. Not a fan of birds in general.

[@Janeymw]

I love to feed birds but have a great fear of one close up or coming down my chimney 😱😱😱😱

[@HopwoodXIV]

Haha oh no now I'm worried about the chimney too!! 😂

[@kathsmith4924]

friend or foe dead. assassins 😂 that drop bombs

[@papagaaiable]

If you want to get rid of pigeons you need to catch the male pigeons. They determine their territory and lure female pigeons into their domain. I know because I had flocks of pigeons on my balcony. They only left after I had caught the male. Best get somebody with a falcon or make a breeding possibility for a falcon on your property, they will keep pigeons away.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thank you for the info!

[@scot4u]

carnt wait for te next vid

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thank you! 😀 Yes we are working on new episodes now so we'll be getting those out as soon as possible

[@scot4u]

Great @@HopwoodXIV

[@christinahilton2163]

This will rank up there with the "Pigeon" episodes of Modern Family and Big Bang! You are such a goof, thank you for always making me laugh & smile! You were right to suit up - they carry pathogens....next time flame throwers - just kidding :D

[@HopwoodXIV]

Haha thanks Christina! 😀 Great to know you're watching!! ❤

[@susanw8760]

Hilarious! 😂

[@Rbmc2611]

Hilarious you must have watched the movie The Birds obviously with Alfred Hitchcock.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hahaha maybe that's where the fear comes from lol

[@karenjakubowski6370]

Hello from Michigan 🍁🍂🎃

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hello Karen and hello Michigan! 😀

[@BerndKrammer]

And hello from Carinthia, Austria.

[@HopwoodXIV]

@@BerndKrammer Hello Austria!

[@Jeffrey-l7t]

You are much braver than Marv (Home Alone)

[@HopwoodXIV]

Haha cheers Jeffrey

[@spider46531]

Flying rats. Lots of work for something simple. You can get the piles up with a snow shovel. I work at Lowes here in the states and every few years the guy comes in with his mist nets, hangs them and clears out the store in no time. Get the mist nets and put them up throughout the manor. Hopwood, pigeons are used to humans because they are fed in parks and homes.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Thanks Susan! Great advice!

[@Oasi692]

Now i agree you're 100% rich dude. Only rich people afraid of pigeon lol

[@HopwoodXIV]

lol

[@kevinjewell233]

You sat in the backseat of the car in a drive-in while you parents watched a Hitchcock movie all nighter...you were supposed to be asleep...I have the same problem with some other Hitchcock movie...it was a double feature, and some woman wanted to dry her hair over a gas stove and her hair burned off....

[@kevinjewell233]

intelligent beings.................................................................birds.............................................................................of prey!!! Descendants of dinosaurs....

[@elizabradley4797]

"Tears Get In Your Eyes" "Pigeons get in Your Haaaaaaaaallllllll" 🎶 This is not funny😢 Hitchcock Film in the making ~ Hopwood will conquer 🦾🪖 Fortitude ~ Always something to rid of at Hopwood ~ OMG ~Roof Spikes ~ Citronella ~ they can't handle the scent ~ Fast Food restaurants put roof spikes over the entire roof ~ chicken wire doesn't stop them ~ so what wire does ? God Bless You Hopwood 🇬🇧👑 The Knight Of Hopwood indeed 🌹🇬🇧

[@FloridaClay]

Hopwood, you've been watching too many Alfred Hitchcock movies!!

[@HopwoodXIV]

😂👍

[@coby6417]

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[@Bigfoot1962]

They are edible

[@HopwoodXIV]

haha oh wow I can't imagine!!

[@kristineteall368]

My guess is they’re protecting young as they get territorial just like any other bird. Obviously it worked! 😂 I also disliked pigeons but over the years have come to respect them as living creatures, plus they’re not the brightest of beings… so thank you for humanly removing them!

[@escoffier20021]

😂

[@oliversmum1]

aggghhh! share your dislike of these birds....Glad they're gone- enjoy the clean-up! (ick!)

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hahaha

[@kathyeggert1983]

to get rid of pigeons and bats hang an old nylon full of moth balls.

[@HopwoodXIV]

wow thanks Kathy - that sounds soooo much easier!!!!

[@jeltai5151]

Pigeons want to steal your blond hair to make a nice nest and do the roekoe dansparty with party lights and more ..if everybody is at home and sleep ...yep they wil start the party ...put a spycam in this pigeons room ..you wil see it

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hahaha I knew it! 🤣

[@napili00]

I noticed some gray hair poking through all that blond....probably the result of fear of pigeons causing lack of sleep and vitamin deficiency! Richard

[@jeltai5151]

city pigeons eat meat for real ... be carefull ... ther are pigeons who are master cooks

[@HopwoodXIV]

Haha yikes!!

[@guyindiman8701]

Maybe it is your bleached blonde hair. Maybe you should dye your hair black. Then you won't look so much like Tippi Hedren.

[@HopwoodXIV]

Hahahaha 🤣🤣

[@filop]

BORING

[@ellenmadsen7308]

Really got tired of this fast. You outweigh those birds by how much?

[@L.Spencer]

So you don't have a phobia of anything smaller than you? A lot of people do. I'm afraid of flying cockroaches. Blech

[@coby6417]

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