2026 Calendar Contest Top 10 Fundraisers

Wow!!!! So many amazing images of such wonderful birds! It is truly extraordinary to be part of such a loyal community. Treat yourself to seeing everybirdy here. 2026 Palomacy Wall Calendars can be pre-ordered here and will begin shipping 12/1/25.

We love our rescued and adopted pigeons and doves every day, 365 days a year. And we love honoring your birds in our Palomacy calendars, shared all over the world! And your support for this special fundraiser helps birds every day.

Thank you to our entrants and voters, who submitted 127 incredible images and raised $7,861 for pigeons and doves. We are looking for additional submissions to include in the 2026 365-Day Virtual Calendar. These can be emailed to heather@pigeonrescue.org – and please remember to include a story of at least 50 words. We will be announcing the wall calendar winners soon. We’d also like to extend an extra-special thanks to our Top Ten Fundraisers, whose photos raised a total of $4,461. These 10 are highlighted below – click their photos to read the birds’ stories.

#10 Moshi by Mayra M., Jackson Heights, NY

#9 Scallywag by Barrie G., San Pedro, CA

#8 Mikuni by Bryan L., San Francisco, CA

#7 Helly by Katie F., Quincy, MA

#6 (Tie) Ziggy by Kayley K., Sparland, IL

#6 (Tie) Raven on Norah’s Shoulder by Jenny S., Folsom, CA

#5 Noir by Katie K., Staunton, VA

#4 Palomacy Pigeons by Cam A., Fair Oaks, CA

#3 Wally the Wonder Pidge by Ginna L., Aromas, CA

#2 (Tie) Woody by Leanna W., ​​Raymond, IL

#2 (Tie) Lux by Teri H., Des Moines, IA

#1 (Tie) Pirate & Merritt by Jill S., Martinez, CA

#1 (Tie) Alfred & Her Husbird Thistle by Elizabeth Y., San Francisco, CA

Thank you to each and every one of you – rescuers, adopters, fosters, volunteers, photographers, artists, voters, donors and advocates! Together we are changing the course of the future for these amazing birds, from abuse to appreciation, from exploitation to adoption.