Homing Pigeons (June 20, 2008)

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This bird continues to baffle scientists because of its ability to find its way home after traveling great distances. It's thought that the homing pigeon uses a combination of navigational skills to accomplish the job. These include a sensitivity to the earth's magnetic fields and to various light waves, as well as recognition of landmarks. I took this trio in the Children's Zoo at the St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis, Missouri. P1300338

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  • The bla bla bla of the village.

    said photo of megaries megaries 1 months 21 days ago

  • Awesome..

    said photo of mssunflowers mssunflowers 1 months 24 days ago

  • Maravilhosa foto! Como todas as suas ... sou sua fã, e saiba que te admiro muito. Saudações e votos de felicidade!

    said photo of belkis12 belkis12 3 months ago

  • Gorgeous photo Sharon. They are skilled in that "home coming" department aren't they.

    said photo of tenia115 tenia115 3 months 13 days ago

  • A lovely shot. So happy to see you are doing so nicely these shots of yours again. Warm greetings with lots of love from Finland - Antti

    said photo of anttisarki anttisarki 3 months 14 days ago

  • I was about to come out with a snappy response to your caption but then darned if I didn't forget what I was going to say!! Do you ever get like that? So I shall concentrate on the photo instead and it's a cracker - you've done a great job with this one. How are you doing with your head down all the time? Bob must think it's wonderful that you have your head bowed in submission to him - a chance that not too many men get to cash in on! Look after yourself hon. Love and hugs, Peter

    said photo of georgieboy98 georgieboy98 3 months 15 days ago

  • They are so fascinating and yes you wlways wondr how they do it. Brians grandfather kept racing pideons many years ago. They can be very messy though with what they leave behind.

    said photo of poppy1812 poppy1812 3 months 16 days ago

  • They are just gorgeous, well captured with superb detail, interesting info on their homing abilities, enjoyed your set...hope all is well with you both, take care now...Larry

    said photo of umpa1 umpa1 3 months 17 days ago

  • perfect its lovely

    said photo of thewise000 thewise000 3 months 18 days ago

  • Interesting nice "trio"! Take care, now! Hugs, Huguette

    said photo of huguette296100 huguette296100 3 months 18 days ago

  • mmmhhh, I've never see all white/pure white ones before. Looks like they are posing for you.

    said photo of kellimays kellimays 3 months 18 days ago

  • Thank you for sharing the information and your always very special images.

    said photo of bearfolk bearfolk 3 months 18 days ago

  • A most beautiful shot Sharon.

    said photo of ranyaari100 ranyaari100 3 months 18 days ago

  • You have a great eye for an interesting shot. Like me this a very much dear Sharon! Greeting and hugs from Jozef.

    said photo of joznig joznig 3 months 19 days ago

  • The look very intent on something. Sharon I am sure the next couple of weeks are going to be very trying for you but I know Bob will be your rock and take good care of you and may I say god bless you both and you will be in my thoughts and prayers....Sandra

    said photo of sandrajacktrips sandrajacktrips 3 months 20 days ago

  • Great looking three, amazing birds!!!

    said photo of hamiltrudy1 hamiltrudy1 3 months 20 days ago

  • Another Mother's General Meeting:) Wonderful group shot. These birds look so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your wonderful three this week. Have a great time until we see you again. God bless. Don.

    said photo of donalddavisuk donalddavisuk 3 months 21 days ago

  • Ha! Funny photo though - it seems like they are deep in discussion. They are amazing birds - just a little silly looking sometimes! Love the shot, all the way down to those little red feet! Sharon - you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that your surgery goes well and that the recovery process is as easy as it can be, under those extreme circumstances. I suspect you will come through it with a new angle on life - literally! :)

    said photo of sueberger sueberger 3 months 22 days ago

  • You know Sharon, one of my brothers flies pigeons for a hobby. It always amazes me that they keep returning. I, in turn, keep amazing my wife with my unending ability to get lost even on the shortest journey. Oh well!

    said photo of davisbros davisbros 3 months 22 days ago

  • Lovely pigeons!

    said photo of russpsych russpsych 3 months 22 days ago

  • Nice clear shot of these pigeons. THe middle one looks like he is the leader of the 3 for some reason.

    said photo of loriarnold101 loriarnold101 3 months 22 days ago

  • What a lovely trio!!!

    said photo of oertlif_3 oertlif_3 3 months 22 days ago

  • Nice meeting, planning something -Jay

    said photo of Jayramji Jayramji 3 months 23 days ago

  • Nice meeting, planning something -Jay

    said photo of Jayramji Jayramji 3 months 23 days ago

  • Another great photo by the Mistress of photography herself. I loved all three. I am trying to visit a few of my friends this week. No new pics yet tho.

    said photo of patsylaird patsylaird 3 months 23 days ago

  • they're dancing for you!

    said photo of kjstephenson kjstephenson 3 months 23 days ago

  • looks liek they r talking to each other...rather posing for a picture.....Take care and best of luck .....

    said photo of taruni85 taruni85 3 months 23 days ago

  • They are beautiful birds Sharon & Bob. The are also amazing and mystifying. God's creations are truly a wonder. Excellent and beautiful photo of the birds. I hope everything is well with you and Bob. The Lord be with you both. Ray

    said photo of rrayr55 rrayr55 3 months 23 days ago

  • Sharon darling if three of these white pigeons could make peace on earth ....but I think an army of Vultures would clear faster the bad zones:)) Lovely pigeons...Symbol of the Holy Spirit an d Peace according to Picasso...May you have Peace and calm in yoru stritct week and may yoru eye heal fast without too much pain and discomfort..Love..Marra

    said photo of rosemarra rosemarra 3 months 23 days ago

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