January 28, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Reprinted here with permission November 9, 2018 The Case for Pigeons Specific Species By Rick Schubert, Director Why do we bother to rehabilitate non-native wildlife species like pigeons? The rock dove, or “rodo” as we call … Continue reading
January 17, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Liese Hunter My sweet pigeon Haku has died. Haku was rescued from San Jose Animal Control by Palomacy (then MickaCoo) on January 29, 2011. He was lovingly fostered, then adopted by Cheryl Dickinson when he married her … Continue reading
January 12, 2022
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Tami Tana I named my bird Zsa Zsa Gabirdie after the famous actress from the 1930’s, Zsa Zsa Gabor. She is a beautiful, sweet, smart, amazing Eurasian collared dove. However, I recently found out that she is … Continue reading
December 10, 2021
by Elizabeth
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1/17/22 Update: WE DID IT!!! Thank you all so very much for making our year end fund appeal successful, for helping us to raise $10,290 AND to earn Aileen’s $10,000 match for a total of $20,290! THANK YOU! 12/21/21 Update: … Continue reading
November 20, 2021
by Elizabeth
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By Miriam Hoyt with Elizabeth Young (If you’re new to pet pigeons or doves, please read this first.) Pigeons have an amazing capacity for love. When one of these big-hearted birds finds a mate, the bond between them is usually … Continue reading
September 6, 2021
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Nina Bohn Pigeon and Dove – the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, and often incorrectly. Both comprise the order Columbiformes, with over 300 species. Rather than delve into the technical and scientific names, let’s focus on the … Continue reading
September 1, 2021
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Heather Hamilton It is difficult to write about Earl. The words on paper never seem to do justice to the wonder that he is. Earl became part of our family in November 2019. My husband and I … Continue reading
June 10, 2021
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Andrea Crebassa Once upon a time, but not really that long ago… five white King pigeons escaped the butcher. Somehow, they safely made it to, of all places, an auto body repair shop. When employees arrived, what … Continue reading
May 31, 2021
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Seyma Pidgy and her sibling were born as wild rock pigeons, enjoying the comfort of their nest and the warmth of their parents until someone with ill intentions decided that he did not want them there. They … Continue reading
April 20, 2021
by Elizabeth
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Guest Post by Pedro Perez It was just a few days after the 4th of July that our beautiful white king pigeon Rocky landed on the fence right outside my bedroom. My entire family raced to the side yard to … Continue reading