I once had pigeons nest outside my bedroom window in my high-rise New York City apartment, but at least they never tried to move in!

I lost that apartment when my partner passed away, because the co-op bylaws allowed only legally married partners to inherit, and same sex-marriage was against the law at the time. The board were "truly sorry," mournfully gaslighting that, "There's simply nothing we can do, so we hope you understand." (They averted their eyes when I suggested they simply amend the bylaws.)

Landlords!

Thanks for sharing your charming story. A pigeon egg on a couch! Wow. They probably the most vivid image I get from the story is if your landlord with a pigeon in each hand. 🤣

What a night that must have been!