Brooklyn Birds - Raw Footage

Since the 1950s, pigeon flyers have flown their birds from rooftops across New York City. But these men are experiencing slow vanishing of their beloved hobby. With a decreasing interest in and general dislike of the birds, Mike, Frank and Darrell continue their fight for flight.

[@johnmadden5321]

My dad flew pigeons in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on Grand Street and Driggs Avenue in the 1970s and 80s. In addition to 'flights' he raced 'homers' under the loft name Bobby-Joe. I spent countless hours with him on the roof as a little kid. I always had to be quiet and not make any sudden moves so as not to startle the birds. I remember my dad walking up five flights of stairs with a 50lb burlap sack of feed (corn mix, grit) a few times a month. I never took to raising pigeons but I do regret not telling the story of these guys in some sort of way. They all had great nicknames and could use profanity better than Shakespeare could write a sonnet. They came from all walks of life and from different ethnic backgrounds. They made fun of each other in ways that today would be considered politically incorrect; yet they respected everyone. Thank you for posting and for bringing back some great memories.

[@twinhello446]

Beautiful Birds I Love It 💪🙏🤗🥰👌👏👏👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆❤️

[@terrylambert249]

Love my birds just like that

[@JustMe-pu3xm]

I live in Alabama and we do things differently than northerners..not saying better, just different..That’s why I watch fanciers up north. I may learn something new.

[@bluelagoontipplerloft6130]

Top video 💙💙💙💙🕊🕊🕊🕊😍

[@erdogan-jq2bq]

pigeons r lovely birds

[@sama7655]

I love you guys , God bless ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@pedroespinal3593]

What a great video, up on the roof

[@stevhanhughes673]

Hello guys, I want to ask a question. Do wild pigeons ever join into the flock while your birds are out flying and follow them into the loft? Also, do you mix up your own food for them in variously different types for different ages or stages of life? Thank you.

[@Dannyracingpigeons]

great video sorry to hear about Franks loss. hope you get a stray !!!!

[@rubenmartinez1140]

What happened to part 2

[@whitepearlloftofflorida9165]

👍👍

[@depthbrewedrollers.8793]

So, it’s that the game out in NY? To get strays? Shout out to all my pigeon peeps from southern Cali. From “Depth brewed rollers”

[@jcbirdman74]

Yes thats the name of the game. Fly your birds and try and catch other peoples bird. Some people just like to watch them fly and don't care about strays.

[@luiscampana3359]

hi guys I use to birds back in the 70s with my friend Jr who I hav'nt seen for over 15 years recently we found each other and most of our conversation was about our coop. His birthday is coming up in October I would like to buy a white flight with a cap any suggestion where I could buy one thank you much Louie

[@TEAMSOTO]

go to mike in bushwhack broadway he can help you.good guy.google the pigeon store in brooklyn.

[@Farooqkhan-2917]

Hello i love pigeon i need pigeon job

[@reggietrotter8187]

👍🏻🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 I kept rolling pigeons for most of life till some bastard pinched them and kill my dog I have never got over it !!! It broke my heart and my life has been one big struggle ever since .

[@paulwindler3040]

People that don't keep pigeons, just don't get it.

[@user-qx2fp1bg3s]

Do I need to apply for registration to raise pigeons in New York? Thank you!

[@darrylburks6065]

I would check first. Depends on if you are going to make put your Coop on the roof or in your backyard...

[@gothamsbirdman9500]

No !

[@ivancrespo8872]

Yo Tenía palomas en En nueva york por muchos años en Blooklyn ahora vivo en puerto Rico me gustaría comprar una poca de palomas para comenzar de nuevo si alguien me las puede vender Yo las compraría

[@twostepsfromdeath2248]

Im From india,i also love pigeons

[@pr.arielpadron8230]

Hola, hablas español ?

[@jocelynguliban9915]

Sir are your flyers Cumulet pigeons?

[@jcbirdman74]

No , they are New Yorks Flights.

[@jocelynguliban9915]

@@jcbirdman74 Sir Thank you

[@terrylambert249]

Yes it is the shit

[@darrylburks6065]

I am sorry your wife passed away