When buying wood pigeon, look for meat that is deep-coloured and relatively clear of damage from shot. Young birds are the best for roasting to ensure tender meat, which is dark, very rich and gamey.

Pigeon breasts are a delicious introduction to game. Here they're served with wild mushrooms and a rich red wine gravy. A young pigeon will have a supple breastbone and plump, pink flesh - these ...

In case you've never heard of a pigeon pair before, it's used to describe a family that has just 2 children: either a boy and girl as 'singles', or twins that are a boy and girl. Good question!

The extinction of the passenger pigeon is a poignant example of what happens when the interests of man clash with the interests of nature. It is believed that this species once constituted 25 to 40 ...

Keelie Wright has picked up top prizes and has become well known within pigeon racing For the uninitiated the world of the pigeon fancier conjures up an image of an old man in a flat cap ...

When it comes to donuts, we often think of the classic glazed or chocolate-frosted varieties — or maybe Homer Simpson's ...

This highly variable city pigeon is familiar to all urban dwellers. Multicolored birds were developed over centuries of near domestication. Polytypic (12 ssp.; nominate in North America.). Length ...

Gardeners are often plagued by pigeons roosting in every open spot in their gardens, on roofs or balconies. These pests can cause a significant mess and costly roof damage. Their droppings can ...

So in addition to getting up and moving, stretching can help ease this pain — particularly the pigeon pose. This yoga move is a part of many cool-down routines since it is designed to stretch ...

Hannah Hall is challenging the view that pigeons are vermin Gutter birds, sky rats, vermin - pigeons don't have the best reputation, but one woman is on a mission to change that. Hannah Hall ...

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