Flynn: Hey what are you doing here? This is my sunbathing spot.
You're supposed to be afraid of me, why aren't you flying away?
You do realise I could have you for my supper don't you.
Hmphh, if you are going to ignore me, I will turn my back on you too.
Oh good, mum's fattening him up for us.
Eric: If I watch him from behind this wire mesh he won't be able to see me.
He has come closer, do I dare pounce with mum watching me?
Huh! The cheek of it. He is drinking our rain water now.Note from mum:
We had heavy rain and very strong wind the night before these photos were taken. The pigeon is a ringed homing pigeon and was probably exhausted from the bad weather. He was looking very sorry for himself and let me catch him. His ring had this year's date on it so this is probably his first year of racing. The boys were very interested but couldn't understand why he wouldn't fly which is most likely what saved him as there is no point in catching something that just sits and looks at you. He is now looking much better and flying as soon as I or Eric and Flynn approach and should very soon fly back to his own loft.
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Poor pigeon. Hope if flies and gets back to his loft soon.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting! A homing pigeon! Moms brother used to do that for a hobby in the 60's.
ReplyDeleteThe point about not catching something that just sits there and looks at you is well taken. That's exactly what our guinea pigs do.
Yes indeed it must move for our kitties to pursue it!
ReplyDeleteStill Momma I would be most interested in the smells from a live fev-ver!
Great pictures boys!
purrin
Abby
We hope he finds home!
ReplyDeleteOh, my! We never noticed the band around the leg yesterday. We hope Mr. (or Ms.) Pigeon makes it home safely!
ReplyDeleteWe think Mr Pigeon must have been feeling bad to let Flynnie Flynster get so close to him. Our sparrows and blackbirds move at the slightest sense of movement.
ReplyDeleteYes, that is quite a story and I hope it makes it where to where it is supposed to end up!
ReplyDeletePoor guy! I am glad he has a place to rest!
ReplyDeletei am very impressed that Flynn didn't jump him.
ReplyDeletePoor pooped pigeon.
ReplyDeleteThat is one, fat juicy looking pigeon!
ReplyDeleteWow! You got up so close to that pigeon. We would of had it in our mouths. Hehe
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm. That makes sense. We lose interest as soon as our victims stop moving...that is if we're not eating them.
ReplyDeleteYou are being very patient with your visitor. I chase mine away!!!
ReplyDeletePoor fellow. He was fatigued and probably lost as he's still young. The picture of Flynn sitting next to him is amazing. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to send it to the little fellow's owners! Hope he regains his strength and can make it home.
ReplyDeleteI get the feeling that if Eric wasn't behind the cage that pigeon would have been pigeon pie!!
ReplyDeleteThat poor tired pigeon! We hopes that he flies away before you too change you mind and decide to eats him!!
ReplyDeleteWe hope the pigeon has a safe return journey. It was nice of yoo to feed him and let him rest.
ReplyDeleteWe liked your mesh run ~ dad's thinking of building us one. Can we see more pics of it ~ does it attach to the house or is it free standing?
We are a little amazed that the pigeon didn't fly off when Flynn approached him. He must be tired!! We hope he rests up good and he has a safe journey home.
ReplyDeleteWow! We would probably have nabbed him for lunch.
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Oh, how interesting! Thanks for telling us about the homing pigeon. I wonder where his home is?
ReplyDeleteWE saw the band on his leg.Glad you were able to catch him. Also glad to hear that he is flying again. He might have been a little sick too. Glad Eric and Flynn didn't hurt him and I am sure it is because he didn't move. Great pictures.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
These are truly amazing pictures of of Eric and Flynn sitting my observing the pigeon. I wonder if they realized he was injured? Animals are smart. Does his band tell who owns him? Safe travels to him.
ReplyDeleteMadi and Mom
What great pictures! Poor little pigeon. Thank you for taking care of him! Eric & Flynn, thanks for not eating him! MOL
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This is one of the reasons I love your blog! You have such interesting and diverse pictures -- these are once in a lifetime shots, I think.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad the pigeon is safe, and hope that he will soon fly home. In the meantime, I know he's in good hands (and paws) with you.
By the way, I made a LOL out of your Wordless Wednesday shot of Flynn with the pigeon. I have made a reference to 'Victoria's Secret' which is a ladies lingerie store in the States (just in case it didn't make sense to you).
We hope the poor pigeon made it back home safely. You were very good letting him rest and have some food and a drink boys.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting though to get to encounter a pigeon close up. Ours are all so dramatic and just fly away when you even look at them. I hope he will find his home soon :)
ReplyDeletethat is one brazen bird!!!
ReplyDeleteThose are great pictures, actually. And we admire the restraint they showed... :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an adventure!!!!!!! Marvelous pictures. We were mystified that the pigeon acted so tame.......learning he was a homing pigeon solved that mystery for us.
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did he leave you any fev-vers?
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and story; we hope the pigeon finds his way home soon!...Kisses handsome, sweet boys=we love you lots!...Calle, Halle, Sukki
ReplyDeleteThat is a lucky pigeon to have your mum help it. I hope it makes it back to its loft ok.. Great pictures.. Hugs GJ xx
ReplyDeleteAww, poor pigeon!! Your Mum was very sweet to look after him! We think we'd be scared of him - 'cause we're scared of most things...
ReplyDeleteWe hope he makes it back to his loft, soon!!
~Nico, Simon & JayJay :)
Yes, prey that does not move is not very fun. Although I might have been tempted to give him a lick to see how he tasted.
ReplyDeleteWe hope that racing birdie rested up and flew back to his homeplace ok...we thought he looked a bit under the weather but we didn't know it was cuz of bad weather!
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