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Pigeon

Today is the day of the pigeon. With the exception of most species of seagulls and geese, I’m a huge fan of birds. I’m not a pigeon freak, but I have nothing against them and have always sort of liked them. I admire their ability to live happily right in the middle of human civilization. The Spotted Owl could learn a thing or two.

But anyway, while photographing an installation down at F.U.E.L Gallery (old Real World house) a pigeon came in through the front door and became disoriented. I approached the pigeon, trying to help. The idea was to pick it up (as I’ve seen done by others, but haven’t ever done myself) and carry it back to the open door. It itself seemed to be out of ideas on how to get back outside and let me get within an inch or 2, before it’s fear response kicked in and sent it flying into the windows. Eventually a window was opened and the pigeon was out in seconds. All was right in the world and the pigeon hadn’t even shit on the installation.

My photos done, I got in my car and on the radio was an interview with Andrew Blechman, author of the new book: Pigeons: The Fascinating Saga of the World’s Most Revered and Reviled Bird. [book] It was a good interview. [listen here] I listened to it all the way back to the office.

This pigeon filled day has been the culmination of a pigeon themed week. That’s why today is the day of the pigeon. Have you appreciated a pigeon today?