I've done a bit of quick research since you sent this. There don't seem to be any instances of significant feral bird populations forming from practices such as this. I'm not giving a personal opinion, or saying MOS should give an opinion on the matter, but in other areas it has never really posed a problem, and I've been unable to find convincing arguments from conservationists denouncing the practice. 

Mike H.
Baltimore City

On Jan 3, 2012, at 3:42 PM, Karen Morley <> wrote:

> The City of Baltimore has been approached by a dove release company in PA about releasing doves at a wedding or similar event held at Cylburn Arboretum.  Cylburn does host a lot of weddings.  Supposedly the birds all fly home - no fuss, no mess.  Right not, the City does not approve of such releases.........but they are willing to look at the issue and maybe come up with a policy for this.  Any comments?  Suggestions?  Experience with such activities?  
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