Birdland: Go Forth And Prosper

Some people barely give Rock Pigeons a second glance, as they commonly gather in flocks in public squares and streets around the world. But don’t underestimate this bird. These symbols of luck and prosperity can find their way home, even if released from a distant location blindfolded. They can navigate by sensing the earth’s magnetic fields, and perhaps also by using sound and smell. Charles Darwin’s observations of pigeons helped him formulate some aspects of his theory of evolution. This Rock Pigeon was photographed in Park Hill By Mark Silverstein.