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NH 121286 Pigeons alighting on the landing platform on top of their loft

Pigeons alighting on the landing platform on top of their loft
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Title: Pigeons alighting on the landing platform on top of their loft
Caption: Pigeons alighting on the landing platform and on top of their loft after taking their daily exercise. All pigeons that are are classed as "Road-Stock" are exercised twice daily, early in the morning and late in the evening just before sunset, the amount of exercise depends upon their general condition, time of the year and amount of duty they are performing daily in carrying messages and making various flights. When the birds are on the wing their required time they are called to the loft by the rattling of a feed can, knowing it is time to eat they do not hesitate in landing and "marching" through the wire bob entrance. Note birds in picture.
Description: Pigeons
Catalog #: NH 121286
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Original Medium: BW Photo
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