WASHINGTON — At first glance, the animals in three small, white-painted wooden buildings in John Celia’s backyard look like the street birds that get little respect in cities all over the world. But ...

ANTIOCH — Fred Belus casts his gaze skyward at a flock of racing pigeons circling above his backyard. Fit and sleek, they circle a few times before a distinct whistle from Belus brings his flock back ...

DENVER • It’s not yet time to release the pigeons. “I’ve got a little problem,” says Eduardo Gonzalez, pointing to the Cooper’s hawk circling above his backyard loft. The loft is home to Gonzalez’s ...

CHELMSFORD — Five wing beats per second. Six hundred heartbeats per minute. Forty to sixty miles per hour. They find their way back home from anywhere. Scientists are not really sure how they do it.

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. WESTBROOK — Raising and racing homing pigeons can be a fun labor of love, ...

Graydon Stoddard’s hobby sounds cruel: Take a few birds to South Carolina, turn them loose and make them fly home in a day. But the birds, called homing or carrier pigeons, land on their loft behind ...

BRUNSWICK, Ga. – Some people take up woodworking in their free time. Others get into gardening. The six members of the Glynn County-based South Georgia Flyers race pigeons. “It’s a hobby, like some ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — You’ve probably heard of racing boats, cars, and horses but what about racing pigeons? Well, one Hawaii pigeon racer said he does just that, and he isn’t the only one. Racing ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...