Raptor Alliance

We work on behalf of UK pigeon fanciers for change in the protection of their racing birds. Please sign our petition

[Raptor Alliance @RaptorAlliance]

Other than the #wildrock #dove, of which there are very few remaining, and the feral #pigeon, there are only 4 other varieties of the #columbidae #family commonly found in the #UK: the #wood pigeon, the collared #dover or the ring-necked dove, turtle dove and stock dove.

[Raptor Alliance @RaptorAlliance]

Not heard of the #British World Homing #Show of the #Year? Read up about it on the @RPRA website for more information and share to your friends and followers on your page. https://t.co/bGwPyJTrPz #pigeonracing #homingpigeons #events

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Since its domestication many thousands of #years ago, the #pigeon has been revered by many #religions, including #Hindus, #Christians and #Sikhs.

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Did you know that #Pigeons are monogamous and can #live to the #age of 20? Speaking of #loyalty! #pigeonracing #loveatfirstsight #homingpigeons #facts #interesting

[Raptor Alliance @RaptorAlliance]

Tip: Feed the #crows. Attracting crows to your property can deter #hawks as crows hate hawks, chasing them away at every opportunity. #racingpigeons #homingpigeon #racingpigeon #pigeonracing

[Raptor Alliance @RaptorAlliance]

Tip: If you see a #hawk near your #pigeons, use a #whistle or make a noise. This will help to deter them for a little while. #racingpigeons #homingpigeon #racingpigeon #pigeonracing

[Raptor Alliance @RaptorAlliance]

Check out this #article on how a species of #pigeon went from five #billion to #zero and how the genetic #analysis of #extinct passenger #pigeons sounds a warning about #humanity's #impact on #wildlife. https://t.co/EgzCz18aGg

[Raptor Alliance @RaptorAlliance]

Did you know that #Mother and #father #pigeons are equal partners in providing for their #chicks. This even extends to generating baby #food: Both sexes secrete “milk” into the #crop, a foodstorage pouch partway down the throat, used to nourish their clutch of #offspring. #facts

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This fascinating #video on @YouTube covers #racing #pigeons and their return to their #loft after a 280 mile #race. https://t.co/CFLPVuLUCz

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In #Japan around 100 #pigeons carry copies of #newspapers and #messages in case of heavy #traffic in the #city. #superpigeons #messengerpigeons

[Raptor Alliance @RaptorAlliance]

A team of #navy #researchers have found that #pigeons can be trained to save human lives at #sea with high success rates. #ProjectSeaHunt has trained a number of pigeons to identify red or yellow life jackets when floating in the #water. #seabirds #heroes #homingpigeons

[Raptor Alliance @RaptorAlliance]

During the First World War a pigeon named Cher Ami (dear friend) saved the lives of many French soldiers by carrying a message across enemy lines in the heat of battle. Courageous birds indeed.

[Raptor Alliance @RaptorAlliance]

Do not worry too much if your homing #pigeons get lost whilst out on a #flight – this happens from time to time. Here is a guide to help you if you come across someone else's homing #pigeon. #homingpigeons #birds #lostanimals
https://t.co/U24eIanxMb

[Raptor Alliance @RaptorAlliance]

Did you know a world #record was set when a high velocity #pigeon shattered the previous #world record for fastest completion of a pigeon flight. The impressive bird reached speeds up to 98 mph during the 3 hour #journey. #homingpigeons #racingpigeons #worldrecord

[Raptor Alliance @RaptorAlliance]

Unbelievably, the practice of reading signs from #birds, dates all the way back to #Greek and #Roman times. This practise in particular dictates that the first #bird an #unmarried woman sees on #ValentinesDay is an omen of her #future #husband's character! #pigeons

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Did you know that #pigeons were used as #sports #journalists in Ancient #Greece. They spread detailed #news reports about the #Olympic #Games to all parts of Greece, so that the Greeks could follow the games on a daily basis. #olympics #pigeonjournalist #racingpigeons

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Prized #pigeons are a big attraction at #MadinahMarket, in #SaudiArabia. You will see all kinds and shapes of Pigeons from across the World. From #Turkish-bred pigeons, to #Sudanese pigeons. #birds

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Did you know that in #1915, during
#WorldWarOne, many #London buses were transformed
into mobile #pigeon lofts to be used on the #Western
frontline.
https://t.co/6i3TEXw8Rw
sent-to-war-1-8942638

[Raptor Alliance @RaptorAlliance]

Can I see your ticket please? Clever street #Pigeon
gets on the #Manhattan train line towards #Brooklyn.
Definitely a smart choice given the #temperature this time
of year. #newyork #america #usa #train

[Longshaw Community Junior School @LongshawJuniors]

@RaptorAlliance @official_rpra Fantastic news, we gained support from the future of sport committee. Our project has gone from strength to strength. Last year we topped the young bird points and we broke our novice status.