All About Pigeons

In this special episode, host Philip Fry switches roles and becomes the guest as longtime pigeon fancier and N.P.A Director Cameron Datanagan joins us from Hawaii for a relaxed, meaningful “talk story” conversation centered around pigeons, legacy, and passion for the hobby.This episode is part interview, part philosophy, and part reminder of why pigeons mean so much to so many of us. Whether you’re a longtime breeder or just starting out, this conversation highlights the heart of the pigeon hobby: community, continuity, and passion.Listen in, slow down, and enjoy a genuine pigeon conversation that spans generations and continents.https://www.etsy.com/shop/nateabbottcalendars?ref=shop_profile&listing_id=4405230719pigeonpod.com#AllAboutPigeons #PigeonPodcast #PigeonTalk #PigeonHobby #ParlorRollers #PerformancePigeons #FancyPigeons #PigeonShows #PigeonBreeds #PigeonLegacy #PigeonCommunity #PigeonFanciers #TalkStory #InternationalPigeons #PigeonLife

In this episode of All About Pigeons, we sit down with Dan Galarza, the judge of the 2025 World Cup, to talk all things Birmingham Rollers, international competition, and what it’s really like judging pigeons on a global stage.Dan shares firsthand stories from his two-and-a-half-month journey judging World Cup finalists across the United States, Europe, Africa, and Australia, including Bulgaria, Romania, England, Ireland, Serbia, South Africa, and Australia. We dive into how judging works under tight travel schedules, how weather can make or break a fly, and what judges look for when birds are performing under pressure.We also discuss:Which countries had the largest World Cup participationDifferences in loft styles overseas vs. the U.S. (including English-style lofts)Bloodlines and families seen around the worldWhat set the 2025 World Cup-winning fly in South Africa apartHow wind, terrain, and viewing angles affect scoringIf you’re interested in competitive flying, judging, or the global Birmingham Roller community, this episode offers rare insight straight from the judge himself.🎥 Be sure to check out Dan’s World Cup interviews on YouTube by searching “2025 World Cup Roller Pigeon”.nbrc.uspigeonpod.comhttps://nbrc.us/dan-galarza-you-tube-worldcup-interviews/#AllAboutPigeons #BirminghamRollers #WorldCupRollers #RollerPigeons #PigeonPodcast #PigeonJudging #MBRC #RollerFlying #CompetitiveFlying #PigeonHobby #WorldCupPigeons #PigeonCommunity #PigeonLife #RollerWorldCup

In this week’s Word on the Wire, we dive into fresh results from across the pigeon world, including new race reports and some show results from the 2025 Grand National Show. We also run through a stacked list of upcoming events, including the big one on everyone’s radar: the NPA Grand National Show.Have results, club news, or an event you want featured? Send them our way and we’ll share it for free to help promote your show and your flyers.www.pigeonpod.com#WordOnTheWire #AllAboutPigeons #PigeonRacing #GrandNationalShow #NPAGrandNational #PigeonShows #PigeonHobby #PigeonCommunity #RaceResults #ShowResults #PigeonPodcast #PigeonLife #SupportTheHobby

In this episode of All About Pigeons, we’re joined by Dr. Tim England, a highly respected veterinarian from the Animal Medical Center of Chicago. We talk with Dr. England about his experience in avian care and his longtime involvement in the pigeon hobby. Together, we take a look at the Komorner Tumbler—a historic and beautifully refined fancy pigeon known for its crest, compact shape, and striking color patterns. A simple, relaxed conversation with a great guest and a truly elegant breed.#AllAboutPigeons #DrTimEngland #KomornerTumbler #FancyPigeons #PigeonPodcast #ShowPigeons #Aviculture #PigeonHobby #PigeonFancierswww.pigeonpod.com

On this episode of All About Pigeons, we talk with UK sound artist and composer Nathaniel Mann about one of the most captivating corners of the pigeon world: pigeon whistles. For centuries—long before modern art experiments—pigeon lovers in Beijing, China have been releasing birds with tiny gourd or bamboo whistles tied to their tails. When these pigeons take to the sky in close-knit flocks, the air rushing past creates an eerie, magical symphony above the city. Families have handed down their whistle designs for generations, crafting and tuning each one with the precision and care of a master instrument maker. Nathaniel’s modern whistle project — attaching ultra-light whistles to trained Birmingham Rollers and creating live “sky compositions” — draws inspiration from these traditions, but it’s just one chapter in a much larger global story.https://www.windmusik.com/html/pigflut.htm#Carriedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08ynyk5https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08ynyk5https://www.prm.ox.ac.uk/event/pigeon-whistleshttps://pittrivers-object.blogspot.com/2015/02/new-acquisitions-pigeon-whistles.htmlpigeonpod.com#PigeonWhistles#FlyingInstruments#PigeonHistory#BeijingPigeons#AsianPigeonCulture#PigeonTraditions#PigeonFanciers#PigeonPodcast#AllAboutPigeons#SkyMusic#BirminghamRollers#PigeonSounds#PigeonHeritage#BirdCulture#PigeonCommunity