I think they are so nice and cute! [more]

Barbeque juggler kills a pigeon. [more]

Scientists in China have found a way to control the flight of pigeons by implanting electrodes in their brains.The researchers have developed a computer system which allows them to tell the birds to fly left, right, up or down.Chief scientist Su Xuecheng told the Xinhua news agency: "It's the first such successful experiment on a pigeon in the world."The technique has a variety of practical uses, such as helping amputees to use mechanical limbs and controlling animals fitted with cameras to search large areas or disaster zones./ananova.com/ [more]

Strangely, today I saw the mating ritual of two pigeons. It's not strange that I saw thisafter all, London is full of pigeons - and even flying rats need love. The strange thing is that this is the second time in as many weeks that I have seen such a site. Is it mating season in pigeonville? The first time was the other weekend, I was sat on a bench in Hyde Park with a cup of coffee after doing a few hours rollerblading, and along came two pigeons who proceeded to go through their little ritual.Now, for those unfamilier with the dating habits of pigeons, I must let you know at this stage [more]