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

6 жыл бұрын

National Geographic love your video

@cristou2

6 жыл бұрын

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

@anthonywashington2492

6 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

thanks wow

@wetdroidedition2549

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Dhuxul9

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely it is so beautiful

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

@shboi8103

5 жыл бұрын

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

@hurairaali9038

4 жыл бұрын

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

@derekjackson1673

4 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

If you know you know

@TheWanderingMind4

3 жыл бұрын

He is rasist

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

3 жыл бұрын

Fosho

@ronirayhufana881

3 жыл бұрын

Facts

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

@niamtxiv

4 жыл бұрын

True

The different whistle to make them fly was pretty awesome.

@zaid2884

6 жыл бұрын

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

@beefsoda1

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@TheWanderingMind4

3 жыл бұрын

Wt did u say she is rasist

@faisalkhanofficial3783

3 жыл бұрын

Same here addiction of pigeon

@ouragan5

3 жыл бұрын

@@ismailbigharassen9576 I love pigeons

@ouragan5

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@wesleythomas7705

3 жыл бұрын

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!!!

thought it was finna be Mike Tyson, lol.

@TheRiboka

5 жыл бұрын

Saaame

@urmoms

4 жыл бұрын

me too

@mh1090

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@syryllbardeloza5238

4 жыл бұрын

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

@Tinaburnerike

3 жыл бұрын

Me toooooooooooo! Saw your comment!

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

6 жыл бұрын

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

@georgiehenderson8750

6 жыл бұрын

L3 P3 Yes, I love rats and pigeons

@tomareacts.4031

6 жыл бұрын

I consider the seagulls the flying rats of the sea

@kaih4889

5 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

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!

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

3 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙌🏾

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

@plumatshkupit

3 жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

@NatGeo

6 жыл бұрын

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

Incredible. He should write a book about his life

@Kalipso_sea

6 жыл бұрын

TheNokhcho1 You are a romantic person :)

@TheNokhcho1

6 жыл бұрын

Nastya Nastya I guess so:)

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.

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

5 жыл бұрын

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

@gandrihermawan535

4 жыл бұрын

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

@sonnypp233

4 жыл бұрын

Warga +62 yg suka piara merpati angkat tangannya 😁

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

This is poetic !

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😌

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

@JASPREETSINGH-ms5hp

6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful NY flights

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

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

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 !!!❤💯❤💯❤💯

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

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

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

Got me tearing up😢😏 This is so beautiful!

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

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.

Truely heart warming

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.

That was beautiful.

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

This is so beautiful! Bless this man

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. 🕊🕊🕊💯

One of the greatest pigeons videos on my list 🏆

The real birdman

@chickenturtle5026

6 жыл бұрын

Wubbalubbadubdub!

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

@alexzabala2154

6 жыл бұрын

Matthew Ford nice job of what? Breeding infectious disease spreaders

@oliverquack304

3 жыл бұрын

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

@ashwinghm

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

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

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!

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. ❤️❤️

Beautiful! We need more people like this!

A beautiful soul with beautiful birds. ❤

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..

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.

I am stunned buy this. Super cool.

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

They are adorable .

Wow. Moving story

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

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

Pigeons the most beautiful birds on the planet

@coracaodanaturezaemgeral3041

3 жыл бұрын

Yes 💚💚💚💚💚💚😢😢

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

I love pigeons so much. They are my passion.

Beautiful. Keep doing what your doing.

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

Really cool hobby or I should say labor of love.

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

Wow. I truly have respect for this man.

@JennHerz-HTX92

6 жыл бұрын

And I'm tearing up haha, very beautiful

I love these 🐦's they are absolutely beautiful 😍

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

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 ❤️

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

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

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

You have a beautiful heart and mind.

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.

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

Wow, that's inspiring!

Very nice video, national geography is amazing

Beautiful birds! Well done

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..

A labor of Love

Beautiful, made me smile.

Beautiful birds.

Inspiring bro👌🏼

This is truly awesome

Great story !

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

This video is great :)

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.

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.

Awesome story!

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

Awesome video my friend.

Very good job keep it up

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

Totally awesome!

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. :)

Respect. bro you're a great man

Wow beautiful 🐦 nice inspiring video

Awessome video love it

keep it up my bro all the best

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

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

Amazing job. Amazing birds.