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For 40 years, Dave Malone has been flying pigeons from his rooftop in Brooklyn.
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Growing up in a high-crime neighborhood, he credits his hobby for keeping him off the streets and out of trouble. In this short film by Andrew Leibman, join Malone on his roof as he explains why his passion for pigeons is stronger than ever.
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[@NatGeo]

Dave found his calling in flying pigeons from the rooftop of this Brooklyn apartment. What do you find most compelling about Dave's story?

[@mohammadlula1547]

National Geographic love your video

[@cristou2]

It's a beautyful video who explain how we can become passionnated by taking care of those angels. Healthy life!

[@anthonywashington2492]

This guys story is my own spent countless hours as a kid with pigeons just watching them fly or roost. And would you believe my second son now 17 has been in pigeons for 5 years without me even telling him I loved the birds. Lifes a trip .

[@stephenbruce4052]

thanks wow

[@wetdroidedition2549]

I like that Dave is a Trump voter. Dave is a patriot!

[@catsadilla324]

There is nothing cooler than seeing somebody's passion become their life

[@Dhuxul9]

Absolutely it is so beautiful

[@wiwipeepee]

Beautiful how he finds genuine happiness from such a simple thing.

[@shboi8103]

Key word: GENUINE Not selling off Buddhist 1000 y/o traditions as a 3-week fad. I love this guy

[@hurairaali9038]

Once u do this... Its like an addiction.... Pigeons give u mental relief 💟💟💟💟💟💟💟

[@derekjackson1673]

Recently just have been interested in the hobby on my route I stop pass a guys house and watches his birds everyday I can’t wait till I build a safe coop to start my own flock.

[@karaharrison1343]

If you know you know

[@TheWanderingMind4]

He is rasist

[@payamyazdi7672]

my dad has been raising pigeons since 1955(he was 9 years old).he says it's a good addiction much better than doing drugs and alcohol

[@nickm4974]

Fosho

[@Shehan_Kavinga.]

Yeah. Thats true

[@ronirayhufana881]

Facts

[@hayuhel]

He has a divine connection with those birds... he is blessed and highly favored.

[@niamtxiv]

True

[@Brunomills]

The different whistle to make them fly was pretty awesome.

[@zaid2884]

•BFM Productions• I wonder how he taught hem to do that? 🧐

[@beefsoda1]

•BFM Productions• it's the sound of a hawk

[@MsTalkingbook]

Love this man! I'm quite the same, here in France. I love my rescued pigeons and take great care of them all. People often criticize me, sometimes it hurt, but it don't care. Pigeons are incredible birds, once you get to know them.

[@ismailbigharassen9576]

Hope you still got them .. despite what people think or say !! Pigeons , especially carrier pigeons are the best homies ever.

[@TheWanderingMind4]

Wt did u say she is rasist

[@faisalkhanofficial3783]

Same here addiction of pigeon

[@ouragan5]

@@ismailbigharassen9576 I love pigeons

[@ouragan5]

J'aime les pigeons et les aide en hiver quand la nourriture est rare

[@countrygal0831]

This was a wonderful story!! I am a huge bird fanatic and grew up raising chickens, quail and pigeons. Currently I have a pet pigeon who lives with me. In fact he is on my shoulder watching this video with me. Pigeons are awesome, beautiful, and super smart!!!

[@brad823]

I SO understand exactly what you're saying! I had to give mine up after about 20 years and it still drives me nuts not having them. I dream about them most nights, feeding, cleaning, flying. Those were the days. Keep at it! You choose the right place to be!

[@parou77]

Thank you Dave, people like you, will save our planet. Thank you, one more time.

[@wesleythomas7705]

[@AdelSweezy]

This is poetic !

[@tickle296]

That's the beauty of pigeon keeping. They keep u away from vulgarities. Love them and they love u back, in multiples. Keep it up brother.👏👏👏👏

[@davidbailey6922]

Amen 🙌🏾

[@vjscrx]

This was my life for almost 14 years, me and my pigeons! I started off with 7 pigeons until I had almost 100. I put all my effort love and time into my pigeons! I used to save my lunch money, starve myself just so I could feed my birds properly!!! I even got very ill and had been unable to move for a while! Long story short I came home from school one day and all my pigeons were gone the babies the eggs, they took everything, yup my pride and joy and all that I lived for at that time was gone just like that, and at that moment is when life changed for me😌

[@syedmohdgulamasghar8809]

His reasons to live with pigeons have a wide meaning . I appreciate his words . This also reflects a human interest .

[@6Fiona6_P_6]

Really don't like how some people refer to Pigeons as flying rats. They aren't. I still marvel at their variety of feather patterns. Their variety of colours. And oh don't get me started on the iridescence thing. And their grace. And it's funny, I find their cooing peaceful 🕊🐾

[@l3p3]

Fiona P On the other hand, rats are nice, too.

[@georgiehenderson8750]

L3 P3 Yes, I love rats and pigeons

[@tomareacts.4031]

I consider the seagulls the flying rats of the sea

[@kaih4889]

I have a pigeon i found with a broken wing that wasnt supposed to fly agian and now she flys around my house and is the coolest pet ever

[@rogergr5019]

Charles Darwin selected and cross bred with pigeons. It helped him to write "the origin of species".

[@georgiehenderson8750]

The relationship to animals is a blessing, spending time, interacting with animals is touching a special part of my soul. I can relate to Dave. Thank you for this peaceful inspiring video. Beautiful pigeons.

[@stephenking1494]

I have been flying pigeons for 47 years.. i love this video and can totally relate..thank you my brother for sharing.

[@AzlianaLyana]

This man, with a beautiful heart, inspires me to love and care for animals even more... land, sea, or air. Thanks National Geographic for sharing this wonderful story. This shows even a single man can change the fate of many other lives.

[@JASPREETSINGH-ms5hp]

Wonderful philosophy of life....not only keeps you out of street trouble but gives you life changing positive energy too

[@JASPREETSINGH-ms5hp]

Wonderful NY flights

[@dhonaincalifornia9743]

my grandpa and my family have about 60-100 pigeons in our backyard in wonogiri city in indonesia...we built house , bird houses for them..i visited my family in 2016 and spent 2 months in that house..playing everyday with all the pigeons its almost like im in heaven

[@ahmnaa1]

Send me Video of them .. if possible . Or upload on your profile

[@gandrihermawan535]

Saya d bandung, piara pos dan merpati ti ggian. Hidup rasanya damai saat sore hari pulang kerja melihat mereka terbang

[@sonnypp233]

Warga +62 yg suka piara merpati angkat tangannya 😁

[@TheNokhcho1]

Incredible. He should write a book about his life

[@Kalipso_sea]

TheNokhcho1 You are a romantic person :)

[@TheNokhcho1]

Nastya Nastya I guess so:)

[@amandashower5476]

This was a beautiful story I am so happy that you found peace and compassion in your lifetime!

[@NatGeo]

We too are inspired by Dave's passion for the pigeons, Amanda!

[@vitohuezo3405]

thought it was finna be Mike Tyson, lol.

[@TheRiboka]

Saaame

[@urmoms]

me too

[@mh1090]

Me too

[@syryllbardeloza5238]

It also recommend to me too and though thats iron mike lol😂

[@Tinaburnerike]

Me toooooooooooo! Saw your comment!

[@619Hennessy]

This is BEAUTIFUL ! I don't know how some can dislike this

[@plumatshkupit]

Those are the pipl.that never hed house now they worry about the shingles,on there house

[@mariussirbu6925]

You are my brother , men ! I am doing the same since I Was 8 and now I am 50. Respect for how you doing this !!!❤💯❤💯❤💯

[@Brunomills]

This is interesting. Shows how simplicity is best in life sometimes.

[@thomasjones36]

Amazing story we have similar stories I’ve been raising Pigeons for over 30 years myself I’m 48 and I remember being on rooftops different things that you’re talking about amazing to hear someone else with a similar story God bless you bro I still have Pigeons right now you can check them out on my page as well Never thought I’d be using them for business I do funerals with them and everything amazing

[@dxmxo9427]

So interesting and pigeons are so smart too, I wish I had a hobby like that, good on him for putting his energy in helping mother nature

[@alexchad1000]

Very entertaining and inspiring! I had my first pigeons at age 10. And I'm going to start a new pigeon flock with the help of God ! Pigeons are Majestic.

[@artisunknownart]

Got me tearing up😢😏 This is so beautiful!

[@tobylopez445]

this is a very nice documentary on rooftop pigeon flying. I did this as a kid in Manhattan's lower east side Broom and Clinton St. I am now 74yrs old and I still love them as the first day!

[@jcortes8978]

I've had racing pigeons all my life in Bushwick Brooklyn since i was 7 years old, now 55 and still have them in Orlando FL, its a form of peace no one can understand only the Pigeon Fancier. 🕊🕊🕊💯

[@Pinkraider]

Reminds me of Bert from Sesame Street. He loved his pigeon as well. Great story!

[@salim_Mt]

I love pigeons too,they are beautiful birds started out in january,now I have 5,hope to have such a number someday

[@Agent.--.007]

Watching these beautiful birds flying around is so satisfying. I often go to my roof and see these flocks flying around esp at the time of sunset, it is mesmerising. Where i live people are very fond of these birds and everyday there are upto 15-20 flocks flying around all over the city.

[@freemanmt]

I just signed a pitition to prevent the university of Manitoba from poisoning pigeons.

[@bluelagoontipplerloft6130]

One of the greatest pigeons videos on my list 🏆

[@meka125]

Pigeon fanciers around the world understand you completely - keep going; you have amazing birds and your passion shows in how well they're kept! Respect..

[@truepatriot7983]

Raising pigeons is very good and interesting hobby I love pigeons from heart.

[@risayacapin7163]

animals r amazingly smart......and these pigeons must love him...

[@daus7018]

You are a strong man you know..........continue and enjoy you life.....

[@Lovedomi]

This is so beautiful! Bless this man

[@marcostefanini1016]

That was beautiful.

[@Noxzu_BH]

Truely heart warming

[@gomugomunoo4590]

Wow I m so happy to see someone so far away from where I am yet still having the same love for this bird. And spending the same time enjoying the same feelings. ❤️❤️

[@farrhanwit7817]

I see me in you. You have been doing it since 40 years. I have been doing it since a year now. I must say, this has been the greatest satisfying pleasure I have ever experienced.

[@ladylo-fi6979]

A beautiful soul with beautiful birds. ❤

[@ironhrse78]

Beautiful! We need more people like this!

[@vanna4animals]

They are adorable .

[@pelinkizilkus3884]

I love pigeons so much. They are my passion.

[@matthew_thefallen]

Those birds look very healthy! He is doing a nice job

[@alexzabala2154]

Matthew Ford nice job of what? Breeding infectious disease spreaders

[@oliverquack304]

@@alexzabala2154 humans spread more infectious diseases than his birds do.

[@ashwinghm]

@@alexzabala2154 That’s a myth that too much of the population believes unfortunately. Pigeons do NOT spread diseases as frequently as you might think. They’re actually rather clean animals. Also, what are you gonna do, blame them for something they’re not in control of? That’s on the off-chance they even have something capable of being spread to humans.

[@Buildbeautiful]

Daves seems a realy nice guy his pigeons look in great health i kept racing pigeons for over 50 years i know daves are not racers but watching them fly around is still nice and very relaxing

[@joelopez767]

Great story, My story from the south Bronx I could not agreed more, I love pigeon since 9 years old 67 today , still have a 30 bird kit a real life saver ❤️

[@stevhanhughes673]

How Blessed you are Sir...Caring for God's creatures is the old admonition from God to Noah as he stepped of the Ark. Care for the Earth and everything that lives upon it. The beauty of the birds in flight wheeling up over the building is so inspiring to him and to many other's watching. Thank you for showing us your birds and I'd love to see more of them. God Bless you and your flock.

[@JennHerz-HTX92]

Wow. I truly have respect for this man.

[@JennHerz-HTX92]

And I'm tearing up haha, very beautiful

[@tickle296]

Good. Keep it up Dave. I am a pigeon lover as you are.

[@bluelagoontipplerloft6130]

I watched this video over 💯 times it’s definitely my favorite 👍👍👍

[@jamesholbrook7785]

Inspirational! Love when people find their true love regardless of what it is 👍🏾

[@alesdiaz1177]

Wow. Moving story

[@ruhthless490]

The real birdman

[@chickenturtle5026]

Wubbalubbadubdub!

[@juanairborne]

Thes vedio bring me back when in Brooklyn I also stayed on the roof with my pigeons I started whe I was 7yrs Old Today Nov.30 2020 Im 73 yes old live in Fl and racing himing pigeons God bless you all

[@FrancescaFrancesca]

My Dad did this same exact thing growing up in Bushwick. He used to build the coops. Seeing this brings such beautiful memories being in the coop with my dad and going to buy pigeons with my dad as a young girl.

[@Booze129]

Pigeons the most beautiful birds on the planet

[@coracaodanaturezaemgeral3041]

Yes 💚💚💚💚💚💚😢😢

[@stephenking1494]

there is nothing in the world like it!!! Wonderful !

[@flyingdutchman1922]

Pigeons are such beautiful birds. They're my favourite.

[@trevorperry6588]

National Geographic your AWESOME you inspire me to be an Explorer!!!!!

[@umaid5111]

I remember when I was about 8-10 years old I had over 50 pigeons. Pigeons are magical animals and they always know where home is, they always come back and never fly away.

[@dub2459]

You know some people might laugh at the idea,but to have control over nature like this must be amazing,birds are amazing...I'm a little jealous

[@deetee1151]

Beautiful. Keep doing what your doing.

[@sofiafilardo4834]

Amazing! Love this channel! They make even the most seemingly gross creatures seem beautiful and amazing!

[@monroetruss4737]

You have a beautiful heart and mind.

[@prinsharrienadirah2293]

Wow, It’s Beautiful, Love the video! thanks for sharing!

[@lakshmangoutham2050]

I love these 🐦's they are absolutely beautiful 😍

[@TheJaseku]

I am stunned buy this. Super cool.

[@alexandermejill4693]

Dave this is good hope the younger generation picks this hobby up

[@RobertGossCreator]

Be a pigeons lover my self I can see how he takes great care of them they look so clean.

[@RB-ey6fm]

Watching a kit of pigeons hover then land on top of their pen or coup is one of the best sites to see for me..

[@johnmadden5321]

My dad kept ‘homers’ and ‘flights’ on top of a factory in Williamsburg back in the day. Pigeons get a bad rap but they are special in so many ways.

[@gg110888]

Dave your birds are absolutely beautiful! I used to raise rollers and like you I LOVED em! I still miss em and wish I had some. Thank you for this video. :)

[@SamtheMan0508]

Really cool hobby or I should say labor of love.

[@zwinkerzwinkerzwinkerzwink9272]

Beautiful birds! Well done

[@TheFurriestOne]

Beautiful variety of color morphs, never knew pigeons could be so varied!

[@blazinvireo]

They are very varied, they are like any other domestic animals they come in many color morphs!

[@skywalker1219]

Very nice video, national geography is amazing

[@jackbranco916]

A labor of Love

[@markhutt4494]

i wish they can do longer video's love it class

[@lethargic_cow]

Wow, that's inspiring!

[@williamboney7371]

Dave you are a passionate flyer of these amazing,wonderful birds,I love the way you love your birds and look after them,I have been hooked on pigeons since I was 10 Y/O,I am now 70 and could not imagine life without my birds.The Pigeon is the bird with a secret,and they have never spilt the beans,we still wonder.

[@vladmahehov5787]

Respect. bro you're a great man

[@jandom9008]

I had doves.. and i love them and miss them so much..

[@adumitroaiesebastian2082]

Amazing job. Amazing birds.

[@TheHurricane2k]

Great story !

[@Glenco_4]

Inspiring bro👌🏼

[@juliamarsh2077]

Beautiful, made me smile.

[@paulineb66]

Beautiful birds.

[@kesharkhadkapunwar2029]

Great! Good luck&Best of Wishes! Hail! Nepal!!!

[@filipesantos9353]

Love his passion

[@taff140]

Wow beautiful 🐦 nice inspiring video

[@haveyoueverasked4forgiveness]

Pure love.

[@truepatriot7983]

Raising pigeons is very peaceful hobby I am pigeons Lover too. From : American GA

[@veunsplantgirl6370]

God bless u brother keep it up🍀