Susan Joyce

Susan Joyce

Little Green Pigeon

Susan is the founder and director of Little Green Pigeon Community Interest Company which aims to inspire people to love and care for these abused and forgotten birds, and to educate people on why they have ended up on the streets of our Towns and Cities. All funds raised have paid for thousands of animals in sanctuary care over the last 15 years.

Through their initiative “Harpers Fund”, they are creating and funding a nationwide network
of specialists who take care of injured, orphaned and abandoned Pigeons.

Little Green Pigeon worked with PETA in 2024 to ask King Charles to step away from his patronage of the Racing Pigeon Association.

In February 2025 Sue established The National Pigeon Advocacy Association, whose main goal is to see the end of the cruel blood sport of Pigeon Racing and to ask businesses and councils to be held accountable for the care of the Pigeons in our public spaces.

Known socially as ‘Sue the Pigeon Lady’ Sue is also involved in vegan activism and is the Host of the Bloody Vegans Podcast.

 

 

 

Saturday April 12th 2025
5pm

Why we should love Pigeons

When I say the word ‘Pigeon’ what words pop into your head? Sky rats? Dirty birds. Vermin?

Pigeons suffer in plain sight through out the UK. These little Grey birds are ignored by most people, vilified by others and abused by the rest. They are not wild birds and they shouldn’t be on our streets, but not for the reason most people think!

Sue explains how and why the streets of the UK became home to Pigeons and why we need to love and care for them. She believes they are the perfect link between the general public and compassionate veganism.

Talks - Animal Rights & Activism full timetable

Saturday April 25th 11am - 6pm
2pm

Why We Need to Love Pigeons

Why We Need to Love Pigeons – Sue Joyce – Little Green Pigeons

Sue begins by helping the audience understand the different types of pigeons found in the UK — distinguishing between wild and domestic birds. She invites light audience participation with a bit of fun, encouraging everyone to try mimicking pigeon coos and calls.

The tone then shifts as Sue explains the reality of pigeon racing: its hidden cruelty, the widespread exploitation involved, and the urgent need to ban the practice in the UK. Through facts, stories, and compassion, she challenges perceptions and inspires action for these misunderstood birds.

 

Talks Room 2 - Animal Rights & Activism full timetable

Saturday December 6th 11am - 6pm
12pm

Why We Need to Love Pigeons

Sue begins by helping the audience understand the different types of pigeons found in the UK — distinguishing between wild and domestic birds. She invites light audience participation with a bit of fun, encouraging everyone to try mimicking pigeon coos and calls.

The tone then shifts as Sue explains the reality of pigeon racing: its hidden cruelty, the widespread exploitation involved, and the urgent need to ban the practice in the UK. Through facts, stories, and compassion, she challenges perceptions and inspires action for these misunderstood birds.

Talks Room 2 full timetable

Sunday 12pm - 6pm
1pm

Why we need to love Pigeons

Sue begins by helping the audience understand the different types of pigeons found in the UK — distinguishing between wild and domestic birds. She invites light audience participation with a bit of fun, encouraging everyone to try mimicking pigeon coos and calls.

The tone then shifts as Sue explains the reality of pigeon racing: its hidden cruelty, the widespread exploitation involved, and the urgent need to ban the practice in the UK. Through facts, stories, and compassion, she challenges perceptions and inspires action for these misunderstood birds.

 

Talks Room 1 full timetable