The Secret Life of Pigeons

Did you know pigeons played a vital role in shaping human history? Forget the "rats with wings" label! In this episode, we delve into the fascinating story of pigeons, exploring their beauty, incredible intelligence, and the surprising ways they've advanced societies throughout time. Get ready to see these often-overlooked birds in a whole new light!References: Birds & Blooms. (n.d.). Pigeon. Retrieved from https://www.birdsandblooms.com/birding/pigeon/?srsltid=AfmBOophK_vyb2DPB9WN9Rl_V66fkgCuc7Xzk8tmSxcwr1vTUzPmAGLUStorageTwo. (2017, April 27). The tragedy of the most hated bird in America. Retrieved from https://www.storagetwo.com/blog/2017/4/the-tragedy-of-the-most-hated-bird-in-americaMagary, D. (2023, August 16). Why do pigeon nests look so shitty? An investigation. Defector. Retrieved from https://defector.com/why-do-pigeon-nests-look-so-shitty-an-investigation[Username not available]. (n.d.).. Instagram. Retrieved from https://www.instagram.com/p/DIUOrS5Tnh2/High Park Nature Centre. (n.d.). 10 things you might not know about mourning doves. Retrieved from https://highparknaturecentre.com/10-things-you-might-not-know-about-mourning-doves/Green, H. (2013, November 25). The weird, wonderful world of pigeons. Nerdfighteria Wiki. Retrieved from https://nerdfighteria.info/v/Xwx3xndcnPYWikipedia. (2024, December 2). Mourning dove. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mourning_doveLowther, P. E. (2017, August 2). The origins of our misguided hatred of pigeons. Audubon. Retrieved from https://www.audubon.org/news/the-origins-our-misguided-hatred-pigeonsZimmerman, K. A. (2023, July 28). Top 10 pigeon myths. HowStuffWorks. Retrieved from https://animals.howstuffworks.com/birds/top-10-pigeon-myths.htmUniversity of London. (n.d.). Pigeons: Unheralded urban marvels. Campus Life. Retrieved from https://campuslife.london.ac.uk/story/36550150/pigeons-unheralded-urban-marvels#:~:text=These%20birds%2C%20often%20dismissed%20as,of%20spreading%20disease%20to%20humans.