by johnnymarin | Sep 29, 2017 | Pigeons in the News
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — Tens of thousands present at the Merdeka Day parade were treated to a trip back in time as all the stops were pulled to re-create the nostalgia of 1950s Malaya yesterday.
The Royal Box ensured the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, an unobstructed view.
The parade comprised 10 main segments, namely, nationhood, civil service, economy, animation, sports, self-identity, public order, national security, air show and integrated society segment.
Its narrative centred on focal points of the country’s history: Japanese Occupation (1941-1945), the anti-Malayan Union protests (1946) and the Malayan Emergency (1948-1960).
To kick things off, veteran actor Datuk Rahim Razali explained the meaning of Merdeka to six children representing major ethnic groups in a prologue narrative.
This was followed by an impression of the Japanese invasion with the 6,000 performers waving flags and holding placards in unison while sounds of gunfire and explosions were timed to go with war footage.
About 1,000 students in period clothing then “protested” against occupation and post-war communist aggression.
Next, a dozen vintage vehicles and bicycles carried actors who took up the roles of founding fathers Tunku Abdul Rahman, Tun VT Sambanthan and Tun Tan Cheng Lock to witness the lowering of the Union Jack and the raising of the Jalur Gemilang.
Najib, fitted with a special khaki uniform, raised the declaration “Merdeka” seven times just as Tunku did 60 years ago.
Two retirees of the Royal Malaysian Navy, who were tasked to raise the national flag for the first time in 1957, Lt Commander (Rtd) Mohd Sharif Kalam and Warrant Officer 1 Commander (Rtd) Oliver Culvelt Samuel, were in the limelight once again when they raised the Jalur Gemilang at Dataran Merdeka.
Then Rusnah Aksah, who at age 12 released 101 pigeons during the declaration of the formation of Malaysia on September 16, 1963, repeated the act with 60 pigeons representing 60 years of independence.
But the highlight of the show was a short skit showcasing the “F Team”, an elite police unit which until recently had never been publicly acknowledged due to the sensitive nature of their work.
The marching contingent totalled 18,000 participants, including a group of more than 400 band members from 11 uniformed agencies. This was followed by a display of 300 assets including various aircraft and armoured vehicles.
Also, a contingent of the SEA Games athletes was led by chef de mission Datuk Marina Chin in the parade. They were roared on by spectators as Malaysia topped the medal tally in the Games which ended on Wednesday with 145 gold, 92 silver and 86 bronze medals.
The parade ended at 10.40am.
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by johnnymarin | Sep 28, 2017 | Pigeons in the News
There was a time during World War II when pigeons almost became the next war heroes… until scientists at NIST grounded them — thanks to some other winged friends. Credit: NIST
Did you know that the origin and development of touch screen technology can be directly tied to one of the world’s most famous behavioral scientists and a bunch of pigeons? This strange and fascinating part of science history is highlighted in the latest NISTory video from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
At the peak of World War II, the U.S. government asked scientists of all backgrounds to find a solution to a tough defense problem: There was no really effective way to bomb important targets deep behind enemy lines without putting American pilots in grave danger.
Psychologist B.F. Skinner was convinced that he could train pigeons to become glider pilots. Working with NIST scientists, he began a series of scientific experiments to see if the animals could accurately hit targets with bombs. The results of this work would later lead to what we now take for granted in touch screens on our phones and tablets.
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by johnnymarin | Sep 27, 2017 | Pigeons in the News
Horrified witnesses have voiced their shock after a man claiming to be a vampire beheaded two pigeons and drank their blood in a busy New York park.
The man then waited for police to arrive after throwing one of the dead pigeons at someone who was eating their lunch.
The man has been taken into custody.
Sickening images of the aftermath were posted on social media as police confirmed the man had been taken into custody
A stunned witness, aged 32, told the New York Post after the incident in Bryant Park: ‘He was holding up the pigeons and drinking their blood, letting the blood drip down his shirt.’
And the witness added: ‘It was pretty disgusting.’
Another woman in the park told the Post that the man was calm when police arrived.
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by johnnymarin | Sep 26, 2017 | Pigeons in the News
Calls have been made to rehome a family of peregrine falcons in Colchester, after concerns they could threaten the pigeon-keeping community
The unique residents moved into the town’s disused Jumbo Tower in June, after a lone falcon was spotted on top of the building at the start of the summer.
For pigeon fanciers though, – people who keep and breed pigeons – the news means there is a heightened risk of attack on their birds.
There are also concerns that it will threaten the already-declining sport of pigeon racing.
Micky Hughes, who lives near the tower, said: “People seem to think these birds just want to find a home. However, towns such as Colchester are an unnatural habitat for peregrine falcons, causing damage and destruction to many small birds including racing pigeons and song birds.
“As a result I have to be constantly wary of the movements of predatory birds – something that I’ve never had to worry about before.
“It’s important to me to ensure that wildlife flourishes in its natural habitat, therefore I’m keen to see these peregrine falcons rehomed somewhere which will not only benefit pigeon fanciers such as myself, but the birds in question too.”
While birds of prey, such as sparrowhawks and peregrine falcons are safeguarded by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, birds owned by the 60,000 pigeon fanciers in the UK have no legal protetction against attacks from raptors.
As a result, The Raptor Alliance – which lobbies for change on behalf of pigeon fanciers – has been working with councils to ensure the number of birds of prey circling communities stabilises.
Lee Fribbins, from The Raptor Alliance, said: “It is imperative that we investigate ways of controlling and managing the increasing population of predatory birds humanely whilst ensuring that they are not introduced to unsuitable locations.
“We are currently liaising with people who have been affected by attacks and engaging with councils to educate and investigate solutions to the problem.”
He added: “Racing birds provide great company for their owners and are able to enjoy freedom on daily basis, naturally competing as they are released from their lofts.
“This is a hobby that can be taken up by anyone at any age, provides almost £107 million to the UK economy every year and provides substantial donations to many worthy charities across the country – therefore we want to make sure this past time isn’t lost forever.”
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by johnnymarin | Sep 25, 2017 | Pigeons in the News
Arizona’s dove hunters know what a huge part agriculture plays in their hunting success.
No matter the crop — wheat, sorghum, millet, milo, sunflowers – grain fields are like magnets for flight after flight of mourning and the larger white-winged doves, providing some of the best wing-shooting action in the nation.
“Arizona consistently reports the highest number of birds harvested per hunter (18.1 in 2016) than any other state in the West (11.1),” said Johnathan O’Dell, small game biologist for the Arizona Game and Fish Department. “Some years, Arizona turns in the highest number in the country.
“We saw an increase in 2016 in the mourning dove population — 45.7 million, up from 36.3 million in 2015 — in the Western Management Unit, which consists of Arizona, Utah, Nevada, California, Oregon, Idaho and Washington. We expect numbers to remain high for opening day in 2017.”
Once again, the greatest number of doves – and dove hunters — will be concentrated in the state’s agricultural areas when the season begins Friday. O’Dell said he expects even more white-winged doves than usual in these areas, based on this year’s weather patterns in some places that inhibited the production of saguaro cactus fruit – a popular food source for white-winged doves.
For a change of pace, as well as a little more elbow room, O’Dell offers this tip:
Find a desert hotspot.
“Substantial rains that covered Arizona this year allowed for mourning doves to spread out across the desert in search of food and nesting sites in trees near previously dry livestock waters,” O’Dell said. “It would be worth doing some scouting to find a dove hotspot this year.”
The department reminds dove hunters to review the “2017-2018 Arizona Dove and Band-tailed Pigeon Regulations,” which are posted online.
The regulations also are available in a new format that hunters will find particularly handy in the field. The color brochure is easier to read and features important hunting information, such as season dates, daily bag and possession limits, and legal requirements, at a glance. The printed version is available at all department offices and more than 200 license dealers statewide.
A youth combination hunt/fish license is only $5 and includes a migratory bird stamp. Hunters 18 and older who want to hunt doves and band-tailed pigeons (as well as ducks, geese, coots, snipe and common moorhens) must possess a valid Arizona hunting license, as well as a migratory bird stamp for the 2017-18 season. Both can be purchased online.
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