Project PigeonWatch

Sign Up for PigeonWatch!

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  • Learn about city pigeons, watch pigeons for science, learn cool facts, and increase your awareness of nature in your neighborhood.
  • Observe pigeons (It takes only a few minutes)
  • Find activities that combine the arts, learning about nature in your own neighborhood, and science
  • Participate on your own or with your group.
  • No knowledge of birds required!
  • It's easy and fun.
  •  Download PigeonWatch kits: posters to help you identify pigeon colors, data sheet, quick reference guide, frequently asked questions, and instructions.

People participate by counting pigeons and recording courtship behaviors observed in their neighborhood pigeon flocks.  

 

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Learn more about PigeonWatch!

 
 
 
 

 What's New?

  • Parade of Pigeons! Discover a wonderful resource for educators written by Lynita Strei. This lesson plan includes all you need to get started PigeonWatching!

  • Learn about ornithologists and other staff at the Cornell Lab
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    of Ornithology. How did you fall in love with birds? See short videos of people who chose careers that focus on birds and nature talking about how they first got hooked! Great for educators.
 
 
 

Help support Project PigeonWatch!
All materials are FREE so that everyone can participate. We rely on donations to support the project.Send donations to PigeonWatch, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY 14850

 

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