See pigeons in a whole new way — they're smart, gentle, and full of stories
About this episode
This episode explores the fascinating nature of pigeons and encourages listeners to appreciate them in a new light.
Do you know any pigeon-haters, or pigeon-phobes? Pigeons are actually such interesting birds, and they mean us no harm at all. Bring some wonder into your next city or suburban outing, and maybe you'll see pigeons in a new light. (Not my best-quality audio, I'm afraid, but this will have to do because I've already recorded it twice!) A few resources: Are pigeons as smart as primates? You can count on it. The human relationship with pigeons: forgotten war heroes Humans domesticated pigeons, then abandoned them. Is it time for a reappraisal? Pigeon audio clip: BBC Sound Effects Music: Jens East — Daybreak (ft. Henk) www.soundcloud.com/jenseastLicence: Creative Commons Attribution V4.0
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