August 13, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Pigeon Wants String Off of Her Feet
Stringfoot is the cause of much pain and suffering in pigeon flocks, and without treatment results in the loss of toes, feet or legs. Stringfoot occurs when pigeons get human generated detritus such as hair, string, fishing line or thread … Continue reading
July 8, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Lights & Siren Rescue for Patter
When Palomacy Care Director Jill got the late night text about a “very malnourished pigeon” found lying unmoving in a yard, she knew rescue was urgent. When she saw the failing bird’s photo, she immediately grabbed her keys and went … Continue reading
July 7, 2024
by Elizabeth
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Warning: Graphic wound photo included Palomacy received this message on 5/20/24: “We received a pretty injured racing pigeon on 5/16. The finder ended up tracing the leg band on their own and got into contact with the owner. The … Continue reading
June 12, 2024
by Elizabeth
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Editor’s note: Serafina passed away on May 20th just as her surgery was finishing. This is a sad but beautiful story that I feel deserves to be shared. Guest post by Nicole Smith, excerpted from Serafina’s Surgery GoFundMe Originally Posted … Continue reading
June 12, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on FREE Palomacy BirdADay Desk Calendars!
FREE Palomacy BirdADay Desk Calendars! While Supplies Last Just Pay $7 Shipping (US Only) Our over-supply is your good fortune! We still have more than 100 of these amazing, gorgeous, informational, inspirational, wonderful 365 page 2024 BirdADay desk calendars & … Continue reading
June 11, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Pigeons, the pandemic, and a word that should only be used in Scrabble
Reprinted from No Mushrooms Bird Lady on Line One By Leslie Smith It was a spring evening four years ago and the grim reality of COVID and life under lockdown was fully sinking in. As were the effects of … Continue reading
May 18, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Call of the Doves
Friends, you’re used to hearing from us about the incredible pigeons we rescue & rehome. Well, we also help so many doves! They are a smaller portion of our caseload & their public image is happily positive so they don’t … Continue reading
April 5, 2024
by Elizabeth
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Nomad School GreatNonprofits Review for Palomacy Rating: 5 stars 04/05/2024 I’m the Curriculum Director and STEM teacher at Nomad, a project-based middle school in San Francisco, and we’re on our third year of fostering pigeons with support from Palomacy … Continue reading
March 6, 2024
by Palomacy
Comments Off on Darling Clementine: Safe and Loved Forever
Guest Post by Marla Erickson Boyd It was one of the rainiest Februaries on record in the Sacramento Valley, and residents of the small semi-rural community of Rio Linda were bracing for the arrival of yet another “atmospheric river.” On … Continue reading
February 12, 2024
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on The ‘underbird’ no longer (Reprinted from Chicago Tribune)
The ‘underbird’ no longer: Chicago pigeon owners, enthusiasts say it’s time to see the city dwellers as a ‘symbol of beauty’ Reprinted from Chicago Tribune February 12, 2024 By Rebecca Johnson Chicago Tribune “Pigeons can ber very polarizing, but it’s … Continue reading