I just finished reading a new bird guide, one devoted to pigeon watching. It’s about time! It’s called PIGEON WATCHING, (Workman Publishing, 2021) by Rosemary Mosco, who also illustrates it with bright images, charts and sidebars. PIGEON WATCHING does exactly what the subtitle says, it offers a fun way to get to know the world’s …
Live or via Zoom, talks about the role of homing pigeons in our military and as part of our heritage are on the way for 2022. If you are interested in having me speak, please contact me at emacalasterbooks@gmail.com In 2021, I gave talks at libraries, museums and historical societies. They were fun and attracted …
I’ve been enjoying Jim Jenner’s award-winning documentaries on homing pigeons, which cover everything pigeon, from secrets of racing champions to the power of pigeons to change lives. Don’t miss them! https://pigeonfilms.vhx.tv/
To learn more about the role of homing pigeons in the U.S. Military watch the virtual talk about my book here. You’ll be amazed. https://youtu.be/z63CJNSOWiU
Come to a book talk! On February 25, 2021 at 6 pm, I will be doing a virtual presentation on the role of homing pigeons in military communications via the Camden Public Library. Here is a link to more information. https://www.librarycamden.org/event/war-pigeons-book-talk/ Hope to see you there!
Frank Blazich, military historian at the Smithsonian Institution, has an article in the fall issue of ARMYHISTORY Magazine called “Feathers of Honor,” about the U.S. Army Signal Corps Pigeon Service in World War I. His story about how the pigeon service worked, accompanied by engaging photographs and diagrams, is compelling and provides details unknown to …