‘Birdman’ Leslie Harrison has died suddenly

A bird lover, who was at loggerheads with Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council for feeding pigeons, has died suddenly.
By Carmel Robinson
Published 4th Feb 2021, 10:02 BST
Updated 4th Feb 2021, 14:08 BST
Leslie Harrison feeds the birds out of the special bag that Santa delivered.Leslie Harrison feeds the birds out of the special bag that Santa delivered.
Leslie Harrison feeds the birds out of the special bag that Santa delivered.

Leslie Harrison, who was a regular figure in Portadown town centre, died suddenly at his home in Victoria Terrace yesterday (Wednesday).

Mr Harrison was often spotted feeding the birds every day - a habit which was also taken up by other people.

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Mr Harrison will be lovingly remembered by Ann and his children Tracey, Sharon and Keith, grandson Luke and great granddaughter Anna.

Leslie Harrison feeding the pigeons.Leslie Harrison feeding the pigeons.
Leslie Harrison feeding the pigeons.

The house and funeral are private to due current restrictions.

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Leslie Harrison.Leslie Harrison.
Leslie Harrison.

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