In this episode of All About Pigeons, we sit down with Dan Galarza, the judge of the 2025 World Cup, to talk all things Birmingham Rollers, international competition, and what it’s really like judging pigeons on a global stage.

Dan shares firsthand stories from his two-and-a-half-month journey judging World Cup finalists across the United States, Europe, Africa, and Australia, including Bulgaria, Romania, England, Ireland, Serbia, South Africa, and Australia. We dive into how judging works under tight travel schedules, how weather can make or break a fly, and what judges look for when birds are performing under pressure.

We also discuss:

• Which countries had the largest World Cup participation

• Differences in loft styles overseas vs. the U.S. (including English-style lofts)

• Bloodlines and families seen around the world

• What set the 2025 World Cup-winning fly in South Africa apart

• How wind, terrain, and viewing angles affect scoring

If you’re interested in competitive flying, judging, or the global Birmingham Roller community, this episode offers rare insight straight from the judge himself.

🎥 Be sure to check out Dan’s World Cup interviews on YouTube by searching “2025 World Cup Roller Pigeon”.

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In this week’s Word on the Wire, we dive into fresh results from across the pigeon world, including new race reports and some show results from the 2025 Grand National Show. We also run through a stacked list of upcoming events, including the big one on everyone’s radar: the NPA Grand National Show.

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In this episode of All About Pigeons, we’re joined by Dr. Tim England, a highly respected veterinarian from the Animal Medical Center of Chicago. We talk with Dr. England about his experience in avian care and his longtime involvement in the pigeon hobby. Together, we take a look at the Komorner Tumbler—a historic and beautifully refined fancy pigeon known for its crest, compact shape, and striking color patterns. A simple, relaxed conversation with a great guest and a truly elegant breed.

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On this episode of All About Pigeons, we talk with UK sound artist and composer Nathaniel Mann about one of the most captivating corners of the pigeon world: pigeon whistles. For centuries—long before modern art experiments—pigeon lovers in Beijing, China have been releasing birds with tiny gourd or bamboo whistles tied to their tails. When these pigeons take to the sky in close-knit flocks, the air rushing past creates an eerie, magical symphony above the city. Families have handed down their whistle designs for generations, crafting and tuning each one with the precision and care of a master instrument maker. Nathaniel’s modern whistle project — attaching ultra-light whistles to trained Birmingham Rollers and creating live “sky compositions” — draws inspiration from these traditions, but it’s just one chapter in a much larger global story.

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This special compilation episode of All About Pigeons dives into the world of fancy show breeds — from Jacobins and Indian Fantails to Old German Owls, Short-Faced Tumblers, and more. But it’s not just about the pigeons. We also revisit conversations with the master breeders and top fanciers who specialize in these breeds. Their experience, history, and insight bring each pigeon to life. A perfect listen for exhibitors, enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the people behind the show birds.

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Director of the National Pigeon Association Junior Program Lonny Mefferd sits down with us to talk all about how young fanciers are being encouraged, mentored, and supported in the world of pigeon breeding and showing as well as shares some tips that we can all be doing to help bring youth in this hobby to continue it into the future.

List of competition results, shout outs and upcoming shows.

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Educator and pigeon racer Ronnie Shumaker shares his stories of how building and running pigeon lofts in schools has helped his students and the steps you can take to continue this great movement.

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