Is the pigeon the weirdest animal on earth?
12/08/23 • 26 min
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It is related to the dodo, makes milk and even played a role in the French Revolution. Surely this bird deserves some recognition?
Featuring:
Rosemary Mosco, Science writer and author of 'The Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching'.
Nathan Finger, Host of 'Bird of the Week' podcast
Dr Robin Leppitt, Ornithologist.
April Broadbent, Pigeon Rehabber.
Aaron and Aria, Pigeon Fanciers.
Production:
- Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.
- Petria Ladgrove, Producer.
- Additional mastering: Hamish Camilleri.
This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.
It is related to the dodo, makes milk and even played a role in the French Revolution. Surely this bird deserves some recognition?
Featuring:
Rosemary Mosco, Science writer and author of 'The Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching'.
Nathan Finger, Host of 'Bird of the Week' podcast
Dr Robin Leppitt, Ornithologist.
April Broadbent, Pigeon Rehabber.
Aaron and Aria, Pigeon Fanciers.
Production:
- Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.
- Petria Ladgrove, Producer.
- Additional mastering: Hamish Camilleri.
This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.
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Production:
- Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.
- Petria Ladgrove, Producer.
- Additional mastering: Hamish Camilleri.
This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.
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Production:
- Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.
- Petria Ladgrove, Producer.
- Additional mastering: Hamish Camilleri.
This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.
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