Homing pigeons, just one of the many varieties of domestic pigeons, were once used to carry information and messages over long distances. When trained, they have an innate ability to ...

Pigeon racing and swan upping: Queen’s love for animals extended beyond corgis While images of the royal corgis have dominated for decades, the queen’s enduring interest in animals included ...

"Some of the fanciers here were 10 years old when it was VE Day, and they're still racing their pigeons. "We've got people in the club whose grandparents served in the pigeon service.