Someone's poisoning pigeons in Indian Shores. The Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary picked up a pair of sick pigeons Monday, both of which quickly died. ...more

August 18, 2009

Bill Burnside's fascination with pigeons dates back six decades to the day his father caught two of the birds and brought them home. ...more

November 20, 2008

WESLEY CHAPEL -- Bill Burnside's fascination with pigeons dates back six decades to the day his father caught two of the birds and brought them home. "They fascinated me," Burnside said. His enthusiasm never waned. These days Burnside, 66, owns more than 100 pigeons and is Florida representative of the National Pigeon Association. "Every pigeon has it owns little personality, just like people," Burnside said today as he spoke to students at Long Middle School during the annual Great American Teach-In. Pigeons were just one of the delights students were treated to for the teach-in. All across the county, parents and other community members visited schools to talk about their careers or hobbies. Firefighters, financial planners and cake decorators were among those who shared their stories or demonstrated their skills. Technically, the teach-in takes place all week, but most of the presentations are taking place today. ...more

November 19, 2008

The U.S. Air Force, a high-tech wonder of precision missiles and pilotless surveillance drones, is looking for a few good falcons. ...more

November 9, 2008

Officials here are scrapping plans for a seagull shield made of fishing wire strung over the Boardwalk to protect diners from hungry gulls. ...more

January 30, 2008