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Everything you wanted to know about Pigeons!

Everything you wanted to know about Pigeons!

Did you know that pigeons make milk? The pigeon gets a bad rap, but it is actually an incredible bird with a rich history. It is related to the dodo and even played a role in the French Revolution! Surely this bird deserves some recognition? Featuring: Rosemary Mosco, Science writer and author of 'The Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching'. Nathan Finger, Host of 'Bird of the Week' podcast Dr Robin Leppitt, Ornithologist. April Broadbent, Pigeon Rehabber. Aaron and Aria, Pigeon Fanciers. Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Additional mastering: Hamish Camilleri. If you want to hear more "What the Duck?" episodes- please like and subscribe here. This episode of What the Duck?! was first broadcast in Dec 2023 and was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

What The Duck?! · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

November 8, 202425m 17s

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Show Notes

Did you know that pigeons make milk? 

The pigeon gets a bad rap, but it is actually an incredible bird with a rich history.

It is related to the dodo and even played a role in the French Revolution!

Surely this bird deserves some recognition?

Featuring:

  • Rosemary Mosco, Science writer and author of 'The Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching'.
  • Nathan Finger, Host of 'Bird of the Week' podcast 
  • Dr Robin Leppitt, Ornithologist.
  • April Broadbent, Pigeon Rehabber.
  • Aaron and Aria, Pigeon Fanciers.

Production:

  • Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.
  • Petria Ladgrove, Producer.
  • Additional mastering:  Hamish Camilleri.

If you want to hear more "What the Duck?" episodes- please like and subscribe here.

This episode of What the Duck?! was first broadcast in Dec 2023 and was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

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