A BIG THANKS to Lisa Weiss, Laura Worman, and the students and staff of Central Elementary School for your warm welcome today! I LOVED teaching you about the lifecycle of a racing … Read More
Sunny & Dash Learn to Trap
Now that Sunny and Dash can fly, it’s time to start their training. When training racing pigeons, the first step is teaching the birds how to use the trap door, … Read More
RACE RESULTS for CATASAUQUA PUBLIC LIBRARY
A BIG THANKS to Sandra Arden and the Catasauqua Public Library staff for inviting me to teach young readers about the unforgettable forgotten sport of pigeon racing. I enjoyed meeting everyone and … Read More
Stara’s First Flight
When training racing pigeons, the first step is to let them fly around their own yard so they get to know the trees, bushes, and other unique landmarks that make … Read More
RACE RESULTS for Cetronia Elementary School
Thank you to the students, faculty, and staff of Cetronia Elementary School for welcoming me to your school and making my June 5th author visit so special. I enjoyed meeting … Read More
Pigeon Racing in Winter
Being a pigeon fancier in the winter months is a quiet, steadfast commitment. One that is challenged to its core on days when the temperatures fall below zero. I’ve been … Read More
The King of Rome
In 1913, Charles Hudson of Derby, England entered a pigeon in a 1,001-mile race from Rome, Italy. His bird won that race. “The King of Rome” by Dave Sudbury is … Read More
What is Pigeon Racing?
Pigeon racing is a sport in which specially bred and trained homing pigeons, known as “racing homers,” are released hundreds of miles away from their home loft and then timed … Read More