This guys story is my own spent countless hours as a kid with pigeons just watching them fly or roost. And would you believe my second son now 17 has been in pigeons for 5 years without me even telling him I loved the birds. Lifes a trip .
Recently just have been interested in the hobby on my route I stop pass a guys house and watches his birds everyday I can’t wait till I build a safe coop to start my own flock.
Love this man! I'm quite the same, here in France. I love my rescued pigeons and take great care of them all. People often criticize me, sometimes it hurt, but it don't care. Pigeons are incredible birds, once you get to know them.
This was a wonderful story!! I am a huge bird fanatic and grew up raising chickens, quail and pigeons. Currently I have a pet pigeon who lives with me. In fact he is on my shoulder watching this video with me. Pigeons are awesome, beautiful, and super smart!!!
The relationship to animals is a blessing, spending time, interacting with animals is touching a special part of my soul. I can relate to Dave. Thank you for this peaceful inspiring video. Beautiful pigeons.
I SO understand exactly what you're saying! I had to give mine up after about 20 years and it still drives me nuts not having them. I dream about them most nights, feeding, cleaning, flying. Those were the days. Keep at it! You choose the right place to be!
This man, with a beautiful heart, inspires me to love and care for animals even more... land, sea, or air. Thanks National Geographic for sharing this wonderful story. This shows even a single man can change the fate of many other lives.
my grandpa and my family have about 60-100 pigeons in our backyard in wonogiri city in indonesia...we built house , bird houses for them..i visited my family in 2016 and spent 2 months in that house..playing everyday with all the pigeons its almost like im in heaven
Really don't like how some people refer to Pigeons as flying rats. They aren't. I still marvel at their variety of feather patterns. Their variety of colours. And oh don't get me started on the iridescence thing. And their grace. And it's funny, I find their cooing peaceful 🕊🐾
This was my life for almost 14 years, me and my pigeons! I started off with 7 pigeons until I had almost 100. I put all my effort love and time into my pigeons! I used to save my lunch money, starve myself just so I could feed my birds properly!!! I even got very ill and had been unable to move for a while! Long story short I came home from school one day and all my pigeons were gone the babies the eggs, they took everything, yup my pride and joy and all that I lived for at that time was gone just like that, and at that moment is when life changed for me😌
Watching these beautiful birds flying around is so satisfying. I often go to my roof and see these flocks flying around esp at the time of sunset, it is mesmerising. Where i live people are very fond of these birds and everyday there are upto 15-20 flocks flying around all over the city.
Amazing story we have similar stories I’ve been raising Pigeons for over 30 years myself I’m 48 and I remember being on rooftops different things that you’re talking about amazing to hear someone else with a similar story God bless you bro I still have Pigeons right now you can check them out on my page as well Never thought I’d be using them for business I do funerals with them and everything amazing
Very entertaining and inspiring! I had my first pigeons at age 10. And I'm going to start a new pigeon flock with the help of God ! Pigeons are Majestic.
this is a very nice documentary on rooftop pigeon flying. I did this as a kid in Manhattan's lower east side Broom and Clinton St. I am now 74yrs old and I still love them as the first day!
Thes vedio bring me back when in Brooklyn I also stayed on the roof with my pigeons I started whe I was 7yrs Old Today Nov.30 2020 Im 73 yes old live in Fl and racing himing pigeons God bless you all
I see me in you. You have been doing it since 40 years. I have been doing it since a year now. I must say, this has been the greatest satisfying pleasure I have ever experienced.
Pigeon fanciers around the world understand you completely - keep going; you have amazing birds and your passion shows in how well they're kept! Respect..
Daves seems a realy nice guy his pigeons look in great health i kept racing pigeons for over 50 years i know daves are not racers but watching them fly around is still nice and very relaxing
Great story, My story from the south Bronx I could not agreed more, I love pigeon since 9 years old 67 today , still have a 30 bird kit a real life saver ❤️
I've had racing pigeons all my life in Bushwick Brooklyn since i was 7 years old, now 55 and still have them in Orlando FL, its a form of peace no one can understand only the Pigeon Fancier. 🕊🕊🕊💯
@@alexzabala2154 That’s a myth that too much of the population believes unfortunately. Pigeons do NOT spread diseases as frequently as you might think. They’re actually rather clean animals. Also, what are you gonna do, blame them for something they’re not in control of? That’s on the off-chance they even have something capable of being spread to humans.
My Dad did this same exact thing growing up in Bushwick. He used to build the coops. Seeing this brings such beautiful memories being in the coop with my dad and going to buy pigeons with my dad as a young girl.
I remember when I was about 8-10 years old I had over 50 pigeons. Pigeons are magical animals and they always know where home is, they always come back and never fly away.
How Blessed you are Sir...Caring for God's creatures is the old admonition from God to Noah as he stepped of the Ark. Care for the Earth and everything that lives upon it. The beauty of the birds in flight wheeling up over the building is so inspiring to him and to many other's watching. Thank you for showing us your birds and I'd love to see more of them. God Bless you and your flock.
Wow I m so happy to see someone so far away from where I am yet still having the same love for this bird. And spending the same time enjoying the same feelings. ❤️❤️
Dave you are a passionate flyer of these amazing,wonderful birds,I love the way you love your birds and look after them,I have been hooked on pigeons since I was 10 Y/O,I am now 70 and could not imagine life without my birds.The Pigeon is the bird with a secret,and they have never spilt the beans,we still wonder.
Dave your birds are absolutely beautiful! I used to raise rollers and like you I LOVED em! I still miss em and wish I had some. Thank you for this video. :)
I don't know why people are calling Pigeons rats with wings. They're very majestic and intelligent creatures. I respect Dave as I myself is a Pigeon owner.
Pigeons helped my father leave rooster fights. Since its illegal to fight them in US people always run the risk of getting caught . and the risk went away when he took care of pigeons rather than roosters . a single bird determined ones life.
Im 15 and i have my on pigeons thats what them birds are called ive grew up with them all my life and its my favourite thing to do is be with them it helps me avoid danger in the outside world as a teenager instead of drinking and taking drugs alot of people do it around my local area too
Wow awesome looking high flyer looking pigeons... In INDIA we call these kind of birds " Parava"... and also cool to how they respond to that hawk sound
Wonderful video. I love pigeons too and feed my local feral pigeons. They are stunning birds when you bother to look at them closely. And they are bright too 😊
I only had one piqon who had zombie disease and recovered after 4 months and it was so hard to let him go. I still go drop food for him every week. It's really hard to let go of piqon ones you become friends.
the morning coo. i wake up to it every day, my bedroom window faces the backyard where my loft is. I whistle, they all come into the landing pad and flight pen. THey cant wait to see me, and the day begins. with my loyal companions and feathered friends.
I experienced for a summer when I was about 10 flying birds on Harmon Street and Myrtle ave, B'klyn. Us kids made a shack of a coop but occasionally cats got in and you what happens then. But we bought more with money we begged for from our moms. It was a fun and thrilling experience watching them fly and come back. Really cool...
Respect bro!! I know that feeling coz my grand dad have 50to300 pigeon in nepal🇳🇵since I know (he said he have from age of 13 now he is 78) love your story
Dave found his calling in flying pigeons from the rooftop of this Brooklyn apartment. What do you find most compelling about Dave's story?
National Geographic love your video
It's a beautyful video who explain how we can become passionnated by taking care of those angels. Healthy life!
This guys story is my own spent countless hours as a kid with pigeons just watching them fly or roost. And would you believe my second son now 17 has been in pigeons for 5 years without me even telling him I loved the birds. Lifes a trip .
thanks wow
I like that Dave is a Trump voter. Dave is a patriot!
Beautiful how he finds genuine happiness from such a simple thing.
Key word: GENUINE
Not selling off Buddhist 1000 y/o traditions as a 3-week fad. I love this guy
Once u do this... Its like an addiction.... Pigeons give u mental relief 💟💟💟💟💟💟💟
Recently just have been interested in the hobby on my route I stop pass a guys house and watches his birds everyday I can’t wait till I build a safe coop to start my own flock.
If you know you know
He is rasist
There is nothing cooler than seeing somebody's passion become their life
Absolutely it is so beautiful
He has a divine connection with those birds... he is blessed and highly favored.
True
my dad has been raising pigeons since 1955(he was 9 years old).he says it's a good addiction much better than doing drugs and alcohol
Fosho
Facts
Love this man! I'm quite the same, here in France. I love my rescued pigeons and take great care of them all. People often criticize me, sometimes it hurt, but it don't care. Pigeons are incredible birds, once you get to know them.
Hope you still got them .. despite what people think or say !! Pigeons , especially carrier pigeons are the best homies ever.
Wt did u say she is rasist
Same here addiction of pigeon
@@ismailbigharassen9576 I love pigeons
J'aime les pigeons et les aide en hiver quand la nourriture est rare
This was a wonderful story!! I am a huge bird fanatic and grew up raising chickens, quail and pigeons. Currently I have a pet pigeon who lives with me. In fact he is on my shoulder watching this video with me. Pigeons are awesome, beautiful, and super smart!!!
Thank you Dave, people like you, will save our planet. Thank you, one more time.
The relationship to animals is a blessing, spending time, interacting with animals is touching a special part of my soul. I can relate to Dave. Thank you for this peaceful inspiring video. Beautiful pigeons.
The different whistle to make them fly was pretty awesome.
•BFM Productions• I wonder how he taught hem to do that? 🧐
•BFM Productions• it's the sound of a hawk
I SO understand exactly what you're saying! I had to give mine up after about 20 years and it still drives me nuts not having them. I dream about them most nights, feeding, cleaning, flying. Those were the days. Keep at it! You choose the right place to be!
This is poetic !
This man, with a beautiful heart, inspires me to love and care for animals even more... land, sea, or air. Thanks National Geographic for sharing this wonderful story. This shows even a single man can change the fate of many other lives.
His reasons to live with pigeons have a wide meaning . I appreciate his words . This also reflects a human interest .
This was a beautiful story I am so happy that you found peace and compassion in your lifetime!
We too are inspired by Dave's passion for the pigeons, Amanda!
my grandpa and my family have about 60-100 pigeons in our backyard in wonogiri city in indonesia...we built house , bird houses for them..i visited my family in 2016 and spent 2 months in that house..playing everyday with all the pigeons its almost like im in heaven
Send me Video of them .. if possible . Or upload on your profile
Saya d bandung, piara pos dan merpati ti ggian. Hidup rasanya damai saat sore hari pulang kerja melihat mereka terbang
Warga +62 yg suka piara merpati angkat tangannya 😁
Really don't like how some people refer to Pigeons as flying rats. They aren't. I still marvel at their variety of feather patterns. Their variety of colours. And oh don't get me started on the iridescence thing. And their grace. And it's funny, I find their cooing peaceful 🕊🐾
Fiona P On the other hand, rats are nice, too.
L3 P3 Yes, I love rats and pigeons
I consider the seagulls the flying rats of the sea
I have a pigeon i found with a broken wing that wasnt supposed to fly agian and now she flys around my house and is the coolest pet ever
Charles Darwin selected and cross bred with pigeons. It helped him to write "the origin of species".
This was my life for almost 14 years, me and my pigeons! I started off with 7 pigeons until I had almost 100. I put all my effort love and time into my pigeons! I used to save my lunch money, starve myself just so I could feed my birds properly!!! I even got very ill and had been unable to move for a while! Long story short I came home from school one day and all my pigeons were gone the babies the eggs, they took everything, yup my pride and joy and all that I lived for at that time was gone just like that, and at that moment is when life changed for me😌
Wonderful philosophy of life....not only keeps you out of street trouble but gives you life changing positive energy too
Wonderful NY flights
I have been flying pigeons for 47 years.. i love this video and can totally relate..thank you my brother for sharing.
This is BEAUTIFUL !
I don't know how some can dislike this
Those are the pipl.that never hed house now they worry about the shingles,on there house
Incredible. He should write a book about his life
TheNokhcho1 You are a romantic person :)
Nastya Nastya I guess so:)
This is interesting. Shows how simplicity is best in life sometimes.
So interesting and pigeons are so smart too, I wish I had a hobby like that, good on him for putting his energy in helping mother nature
thought it was finna be Mike Tyson, lol.
Saaame
me too
Me too
It also recommend to me too and though thats iron mike lol😂
Me toooooooooooo! Saw your comment!
Watching these beautiful birds flying around is so satisfying. I often go to my roof and see these flocks flying around esp at the time of sunset, it is mesmerising. Where i live people are very fond of these birds and everyday there are upto 15-20 flocks flying around all over the city.
Amazing story we have similar stories I’ve been raising Pigeons for over 30 years myself I’m 48 and I remember being on rooftops different things that you’re talking about amazing to hear someone else with a similar story God bless you bro I still have Pigeons right now you can check them out on my page as well Never thought I’d be using them for business I do funerals with them and everything amazing
You are my brother , men !
I am doing the same since I Was 8 and now I am 50.
Respect for how you doing this !!!❤💯❤💯❤💯
I just signed a pitition to prevent the university of Manitoba from poisoning pigeons.
Reminds me of Bert from Sesame Street. He loved his pigeon as well. Great story!
Very entertaining and inspiring! I had my first pigeons at age 10. And I'm going to start a new pigeon flock with the help of God ! Pigeons are Majestic.
this is a very nice documentary on rooftop pigeon flying. I did this as a kid in Manhattan's lower east side Broom and Clinton St. I am now 74yrs old and I still love them as the first day!
That's the beauty of pigeon keeping. They keep u away from vulgarities. Love them and they love u back, in multiples. Keep it up brother.👏👏👏👏
Amen 🙌🏾
Thes vedio bring me back when in Brooklyn I also stayed on the roof with my pigeons I started whe I was 7yrs Old Today Nov.30 2020 Im 73 yes old live in Fl and racing himing pigeons God bless you all
I love pigeons so much. They are my passion.
I see me in you. You have been doing it since 40 years. I have been doing it since a year now. I must say, this has been the greatest satisfying pleasure I have ever experienced.
Pigeon fanciers around the world understand you completely - keep going; you have amazing birds and your passion shows in how well they're kept! Respect..
Got me tearing up😢😏
This is so beautiful!
I love pigeons too,they are beautiful birds started out in january,now I have 5,hope to have such a number someday
Daves seems a realy nice guy his pigeons look in great health i kept racing pigeons for over 50 years i know daves are not racers but watching them fly around is still nice and very relaxing
Great story, My story from the south Bronx I could not agreed more, I love pigeon since 9 years old 67 today , still have a 30 bird kit a real life saver ❤️
I've had racing pigeons all my life in Bushwick Brooklyn since i was 7 years old, now 55 and still have them in Orlando FL, its a form of peace no one can understand only the Pigeon Fancier. 🕊🕊🕊💯
Those birds look very healthy! He is doing a nice job
Matthew Ford nice job of what? Breeding infectious disease spreaders
@@alexzabala2154 humans spread more infectious diseases than his birds do.
@@alexzabala2154 That’s a myth that too much of the population believes unfortunately. Pigeons do NOT spread diseases as frequently as you might think. They’re actually rather clean animals.
Also, what are you gonna do, blame them for something they’re not in control of? That’s on the off-chance they even have something capable of being spread to humans.
You are a strong man you know..........continue and enjoy you life.....
One of the greatest pigeons videos on my list 🏆
You know some people might laugh at the idea,but to have control over nature like this must be amazing,birds are amazing...I'm a little jealous
Raising pigeons is very good and interesting hobby I love pigeons from heart.
My Dad did this same exact thing growing up in Bushwick. He used to build the coops. Seeing this brings such beautiful memories being in the coop with my dad and going to buy pigeons with my dad as a young girl.
animals r amazingly smart......and these pigeons must love him...
I remember when I was about 8-10 years old I had over 50 pigeons. Pigeons are magical animals and they always know where home is, they always come back and never fly away.
How Blessed you are Sir...Caring for God's creatures is the old admonition from God to Noah as he stepped of the Ark. Care for the Earth and everything that lives upon it. The beauty of the birds in flight wheeling up over the building is so inspiring to him and to many other's watching. Thank you for showing us your birds and I'd love to see more of them. God Bless you and your flock.
Wow. I truly have respect for this man.
And I'm tearing up haha, very beautiful
there is nothing in the world like it!!! Wonderful !
Wow I m so happy to see someone so far away from where I am yet still having the same love for this bird. And spending the same time enjoying the same feelings. ❤️❤️
Pigeons are such beautiful birds. They're my favourite.
Raising pigeons is very peaceful hobby
I am pigeons Lover too.
From : American GA
Dave you are a passionate flyer of these amazing,wonderful birds,I love the way you love your birds and look after them,I have been hooked on pigeons since I was 10 Y/O,I am now 70 and could not imagine life without my birds.The Pigeon is the bird with a secret,and they have never spilt the beans,we still wonder.
Pigeons the most beautiful birds on the planet
Yes 💚💚💚💚💚💚😢😢
A beautiful soul with beautiful birds. ❤
Dave your birds are absolutely beautiful! I used to raise rollers and like you I LOVED em! I still miss em and wish I had some. Thank you for this video. :)
Truely heart warming
I watched this video over 💯 times it’s definitely my favorite 👍👍👍
That was beautiful.
They are adorable .
Watching a kit of pigeons hover then land on top of their pen or coup is one of the best sites to see for me..
I raised and raced homing pigeons from 1958 (8 y/o) till 1997. No hobby is better nor more fulfilling than keeping pigeons.
My dad kept ‘homers’ and ‘flights’ on top of a factory in Williamsburg back in the day. Pigeons get a bad rap but they are special in so many ways.
The real birdman
Wubbalubbadubdub!
I don't know why people are calling Pigeons rats with wings. They're very majestic and intelligent creatures. I respect Dave as I myself is a Pigeon owner.
Ivan Lee cuz they are city birds
Beautiful! We need more people like this!
Inspirational! Love when people find their true love regardless of what it is 👍🏾
Pigeons helped my father leave rooster fights. Since its illegal to fight them in US people always run the risk of getting caught . and the risk went away when he took care of pigeons rather than roosters . a single bird determined ones life.
Beautiful variety of color morphs, never knew pigeons could be so varied!
They are very varied, they are like any other domestic animals they come in many color morphs!
Wow, It’s Beautiful, Love the video! thanks for sharing!
"Boi loves his birbs: The Real Birdman"
Please make this the title of this short film.
Dave this is good hope the younger generation picks this hobby up
I am stunned buy this. Super cool.
Be a pigeons lover my self I can see how he takes great care of them they look so clean.
I love these 🐦's they are absolutely beautiful 😍
This is so beautiful! Bless this man
Good afternoon, greeting friend Beautiful pigeons, beautiful animals. , Purebred. 👍🕊🤝
thats the reason i love thosse people who has pigeons bcoz they let them fly where ever go .. i love pigeons to
Im 15 and i have my on pigeons thats what them birds are called ive grew up with them all my life and its my favourite thing to do is be with them it helps me avoid danger in the outside world as a teenager instead of drinking and taking drugs alot of people do it around my local area too
Wow awesome looking high flyer looking pigeons... In INDIA we call these kind of birds " Parava"... and also cool to how they respond to that hawk sound
Beautiful. Keep doing what your doing.
Your birds are beautiful.
Beautiful birds.
Wonderful video. I love pigeons too and feed my local feral pigeons. They are stunning birds when you bother to look at them closely. And they are bright too 😊
I only had one piqon who had zombie disease and recovered after 4 months and it was so hard to let him go. I still go drop food for him every week. It's really hard to let go of piqon ones you become friends.
Wow. Moving story
I prefer my pigeons to the doves I had. I found the sound of the pigeons to be soothing. My pigeons cooed.
the morning coo. i wake up to it every day, my bedroom window faces the backyard where my loft is. I whistle, they all come into the landing pad and flight pen. THey cant wait to see me, and the day begins. with my loyal companions and feathered friends.
@@notoriousqueenpigeon
It is nice, isn't it?
Amazing! Love this channel! They make even the most seemingly gross creatures seem beautiful and amazing!
I experienced for a summer when I was about 10 flying birds on Harmon Street and Myrtle ave, B'klyn. Us kids made a shack of a coop but occasionally cats got in and you what happens then. But we bought more with money we begged for from our moms. It was a fun and thrilling experience watching them fly and come back. Really cool...
Respect bro!! I know that feeling coz my grand dad have 50to300 pigeon in nepal🇳🇵since I know (he said he have from age of 13 now he is 78) love your story
I had doves.. and i love them and miss them so much..
Wonderful. Birds saved me, too. They are special.
National Geographic your AWESOME you inspire me to be an Explorer!!!!!
Really cool hobby or I should say labor of love.
You have a beautiful heart and mind.
I love my Pigeon I had him in my house for 5 days now he allowing me to pet him. I Found him he makes me happy. I'm 21