June was a busy month with two talks based on WAR PIGEONS: Winged Couriers in the U.S. Military, 1878-1957. One was at the Wright World War II museum in Wolfeboro, NH, attended by a full house of military history enthusiasts. The other was on June 22 at the Windham Public Library, Windham, ME and involved …
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!