NYC’s noble pigeons get some long overdue positive PR from CBS Sunday Morning — it’s about time! This very nice video feature includes an interview with the sculptor of the giant pigeon that’s now on the High Line and an inside view of the Wild Bird Fund.
Category: NYC pigeons
Birds and Model Railroads (part 1)
I continue to be intrigued by how much Artemis, the rescue pigeon, seems to enjoy interacting with my small model railroad layout. Perhaps it’s because this bird grew up under Brooklyn’s Shore Parkway and is used to seeing fast-moving vehicles (unfortunately, a fast-moving vehicle is the source of the pigeon’s injuries, from which thankfully he has recovered).
I’ve lately been documenting Artemis’ interactions and have started putting together a series of videos chronicling my findings. My friend Juliet Hanlon was kind enough to supply the voice-over narration.
Here is the first installment of what I hope will be a series:
Artemis and the Crew Inspection Car
Much of recent bird time is now spent with rescue pigeon Artemis, rehabilitated from Coney Island after being injured by a truck. Here Artemis appears intrigued by the passage of a 1:48 Lionel inspection car (6-18430, built 1996).
Artemis the surfin’ bird
I’ve been catching a fair amount of flak for not posting more about the parrots in recent months. The truth is that I’ve been spending a lot of time with my rescue pigeon Artemis, who myself and a friend have been nursing back to health after Artemis was hit by a truck on Stillwell Avenue. I will definitely be out with more news about the parrots in the future, but for the moment, please indulge me with another content object concerning my favorite rescue pigeon!
Music inspired by Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys (the world’s greatest American band!), with a nod to the fabulous Trashmen. AI images courtesy of Microsoft Image Generator