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  • Опубликовано: 26 янв 2018
  • For 40 years, Dave Malone has been flying pigeons from his rooftop in Brooklyn.
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    Growing up in a high-crime neighborhood, he credits his hobby for keeping him off the streets and out of trouble. In this short film by Andrew Leibman, join Malone on his roof as he explains why his passion for pigeons is stronger than ever.
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  • @NatGeo
    @NatGeo  6 лет назад +109

    Dave found his calling in flying pigeons from the rooftop of this Brooklyn apartment. What do you find most compelling about Dave's story?

    • @mohammadlula1547
      @mohammadlula1547 6 лет назад +4

      National Geographic love your video

    • @cristou2
      @cristou2 6 лет назад +6

      It's a beautyful video who explain how we can become passionnated by taking care of those angels. Healthy life!

    • @anthonywashington2492
      @anthonywashington2492 5 лет назад +9

      This guys story is my own spent countless hours as a kid with pigeons just watching them fly or roost. And would you believe my second son now 17 has been in pigeons for 5 years without me even telling him I loved the birds. Lifes a trip .

    • @stephenbruce4052
      @stephenbruce4052 4 года назад +2

      thanks wow

    • @wetdroidedition2549
      @wetdroidedition2549 4 года назад +2

      I like that Dave is a Trump voter. Dave is a patriot!

  • @catsadilla324
    @catsadilla324 6 лет назад +273

    There is nothing cooler than seeing somebody's passion become their life

    • @Dhuxul9
      @Dhuxul9 2 года назад +2

      Absolutely it is so beautiful

  • @wiwipeepee
    @wiwipeepee 6 лет назад +243

    Beautiful how he finds genuine happiness from such a simple thing.

    • @shboi8103
      @shboi8103 5 лет назад +3

      Key word: GENUINE
      Not selling off Buddhist 1000 y/o traditions as a 3-week fad. I love this guy

    • @hurairaali9038
      @hurairaali9038 4 года назад +14

      Once u do this... Its like an addiction.... Pigeons give u mental relief 💟💟💟💟💟💟💟

    • @derekjackson1673
      @derekjackson1673 4 года назад +3

      Recently just have been interested in the hobby on my route I stop pass a guys house and watches his birds everyday I can’t wait till I build a safe coop to start my own flock.

    • @karaharrison1343
      @karaharrison1343 3 года назад +1

      If you know you know

    • @TheWanderingMind4
      @TheWanderingMind4 3 года назад +1

      He is rasist

  • @payamyazdi7672
    @payamyazdi7672 6 лет назад +158

    my dad has been raising pigeons since 1955(he was 9 years old).he says it's a good addiction much better than doing drugs and alcohol

  • @hayuhel
    @hayuhel 6 лет назад +166

    He has a divine connection with those birds... he is blessed and highly favored.

  • @MsTalkingbook
    @MsTalkingbook 6 лет назад +82

    Love this man! I'm quite the same, here in France. I love my rescued pigeons and take great care of them all. People often criticize me, sometimes it hurt, but it don't care. Pigeons are incredible birds, once you get to know them.

    • @ismailbigharassen9576
      @ismailbigharassen9576 4 года назад +5

      Hope you still got them .. despite what people think or say !! Pigeons , especially carrier pigeons are the best homies ever.

    • @TheWanderingMind4
      @TheWanderingMind4 3 года назад

      Wt did u say she is rasist

    • @faisalkhanofficial3783
      @faisalkhanofficial3783 3 года назад +2

      Same here addiction of pigeon

    • @ouragan5
      @ouragan5 3 года назад +1

      @@ismailbigharassen9576 I love pigeons

    • @ouragan5
      @ouragan5 3 года назад

      J'aime les pigeons et les aide en hiver quand la nourriture est rare

  • @countrygal0831
    @countrygal0831 5 лет назад +12

    This was a wonderful story!! I am a huge bird fanatic and grew up raising chickens, quail and pigeons. Currently I have a pet pigeon who lives with me. In fact he is on my shoulder watching this video with me. Pigeons are awesome, beautiful, and super smart!!!

  • @tickle296
    @tickle296 6 лет назад +16

    That's the beauty of pigeon keeping. They keep u away from vulgarities. Love them and they love u back, in multiples. Keep it up brother.👏👏👏👏

  • @Brunomills
    @Brunomills 6 лет назад +97

    The different whistle to make them fly was pretty awesome.

    • @zaid2884
      @zaid2884 6 лет назад +1

      •BFM Productions• I wonder how he taught hem to do that? 🧐

    • @beefsoda1
      @beefsoda1 5 лет назад +7

      •BFM Productions• it's the sound of a hawk

  • @brad823
    @brad823 5 лет назад +20

    I SO understand exactly what you're saying! I had to give mine up after about 20 years and it still drives me nuts not having them. I dream about them most nights, feeding, cleaning, flying. Those were the days. Keep at it! You choose the right place to be!

  • @vjscrx
    @vjscrx 6 лет назад +6

    This was my life for almost 14 years, me and my pigeons! I started off with 7 pigeons until I had almost 100. I put all my effort love and time into my pigeons! I used to save my lunch money, starve myself just so I could feed my birds properly!!! I even got very ill and had been unable to move for a while! Long story short I came home from school one day and all my pigeons were gone the babies the eggs, they took everything, yup my pride and joy and all that I lived for at that time was gone just like that, and at that moment is when life changed for me😌

  • @parou77
    @parou77 6 лет назад +81

    Thank you Dave, people like you, will save our planet. Thank you, one more time.

  • @syedmohdgulamasghar8809
    @syedmohdgulamasghar8809 4 года назад +5

    His reasons to live with pigeons have a wide meaning . I appreciate his words . This also reflects a human interest .

  • @dhonaincalifornia9743
    @dhonaincalifornia9743 6 лет назад +84

    my grandpa and my family have about 60-100 pigeons in our backyard in wonogiri city in indonesia...we built house , bird houses for them..i visited my family in 2016 and spent 2 months in that house..playing everyday with all the pigeons its almost like im in heaven

    • @ahmnaa1
      @ahmnaa1 4 года назад +2

      Send me Video of them .. if possible . Or upload on your profile

    • @gandrihermawan535
      @gandrihermawan535 4 года назад

      Saya d bandung, piara pos dan merpati ti ggian. Hidup rasanya damai saat sore hari pulang kerja melihat mereka terbang

    • @sonnypp233
      @sonnypp233 4 года назад

      Warga +62 yg suka piara merpati angkat tangannya 😁

  • @6Fiona6_P_6
    @6Fiona6_P_6 6 лет назад +217

    Really don't like how some people refer to Pigeons as flying rats. They aren't. I still marvel at their variety of feather patterns. Their variety of colours. And oh don't get me started on the iridescence thing. And their grace. And it's funny, I find their cooing peaceful 🕊🐾

    • @l3p3
      @l3p3 6 лет назад +19

      Fiona P On the other hand, rats are nice, too.

    • @georgiehenderson8750
      @georgiehenderson8750 6 лет назад +6

      L3 P3 Yes, I love rats and pigeons

    • @tomareacts.4031
      @tomareacts.4031 5 лет назад +3

      I consider the seagulls the flying rats of the sea

    • @kaih4889
      @kaih4889 4 года назад +14

      I have a pigeon i found with a broken wing that wasnt supposed to fly agian and now she flys around my house and is the coolest pet ever

    • @rogergr5019
      @rogergr5019 4 года назад +1

      Charles Darwin selected and cross bred with pigeons. It helped him to write "the origin of species".

  • @JASPREETSINGH-ms5hp
    @JASPREETSINGH-ms5hp 6 лет назад +2

    Wonderful philosophy of life....not only keeps you out of street trouble but gives you life changing positive energy too

  • @AzlianaLyana
    @AzlianaLyana 6 лет назад +6

    This man, with a beautiful heart, inspires me to love and care for animals even more... land, sea, or air. Thanks National Geographic for sharing this wonderful story. This shows even a single man can change the fate of many other lives.

  • @amandashower5476
    @amandashower5476 6 лет назад +24

    This was a beautiful story I am so happy that you found peace and compassion in your lifetime!

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  6 лет назад +6

      We too are inspired by Dave's passion for the pigeons, Amanda!

  • @stephenking1494
    @stephenking1494 3 года назад +3

    I have been flying pigeons for 47 years.. i love this video and can totally relate..thank you my brother for sharing.

  • @georgiehenderson8750
    @georgiehenderson8750 6 лет назад +4

    The relationship to animals is a blessing, spending time, interacting with animals is touching a special part of my soul. I can relate to Dave. Thank you for this peaceful inspiring video. Beautiful pigeons.

  • @TheNokhcho1
    @TheNokhcho1 6 лет назад +60

    Incredible. He should write a book about his life

    • @Kalipso_sea
      @Kalipso_sea 6 лет назад +1

      TheNokhcho1 You are a romantic person :)

    • @TheNokhcho1
      @TheNokhcho1 6 лет назад

      Nastya Nastya I guess so:)

  • @vitohuezo3405
    @vitohuezo3405 6 лет назад +478

    thought it was finna be Mike Tyson, lol.

    • @TheRiboka
      @TheRiboka 4 года назад +5

      Saaame

    • @urmoms
      @urmoms 4 года назад +3

      me too

    • @mh1090
      @mh1090 4 года назад +2

      Me too

    • @syryllbardeloza5238
      @syryllbardeloza5238 4 года назад +1

      It also recommend to me too and though thats iron mike lol😂

    • @Tinaburnerike
      @Tinaburnerike 3 года назад

      Me toooooooooooo! Saw your comment!

  • @619Hennessy
    @619Hennessy 6 лет назад +38

    This is BEAUTIFUL !
    I don't know how some can dislike this

    • @plumatshkupit
      @plumatshkupit 3 года назад

      Those are the pipl.that never hed house now they worry about the shingles,on there house

  • @mariussirbu6925
    @mariussirbu6925 3 года назад +1

    You are my brother , men !
    I am doing the same since I Was 8 and now I am 50.
    Respect for how you doing this !!!❤💯❤💯❤💯

  • @AdelSweezy
    @AdelSweezy Год назад +13

    This is poetic !

  • @dxmxo9427
    @dxmxo9427 6 лет назад +4

    So interesting and pigeons are so smart too, I wish I had a hobby like that, good on him for putting his energy in helping mother nature

  • @thomasjones36
    @thomasjones36 4 года назад +5

    Amazing story we have similar stories I’ve been raising Pigeons for over 30 years myself I’m 48 and I remember being on rooftops different things that you’re talking about amazing to hear someone else with a similar story God bless you bro I still have Pigeons right now you can check them out on my page as well Never thought I’d be using them for business I do funerals with them and everything amazing

  • @Brunomills
    @Brunomills 6 лет назад +37

    This is interesting. Shows how simplicity is best in life sometimes.

  • @alexchad1000
    @alexchad1000 4 года назад +5

    Very entertaining and inspiring! I had my first pigeons at age 10. And I'm going to start a new pigeon flock with the help of God ! Pigeons are Majestic.

  • @artisunknownart
    @artisunknownart 4 года назад +3

    Got me tearing up😢😏
    This is so beautiful!

  • @salim_Mt
    @salim_Mt 4 года назад +1

    I love pigeons too,they are beautiful birds started out in january,now I have 5,hope to have such a number someday

  • @Agent.--.007
    @Agent.--.007 4 года назад +1

    Watching these beautiful birds flying around is so satisfying. I often go to my roof and see these flocks flying around esp at the time of sunset, it is mesmerising. Where i live people are very fond of these birds and everyday there are upto 15-20 flocks flying around all over the city.

  • @jcortes8978
    @jcortes8978 2 месяца назад

    I've had racing pigeons all my life in Bushwick Brooklyn since i was 7 years old, now 55 and still have them in Orlando FL, its a form of peace no one can understand only the Pigeon Fancier. 🕊🕊🕊💯

  • @Pinkraider
    @Pinkraider 6 лет назад +6

    Reminds me of Bert from Sesame Street. He loved his pigeon as well. Great story!

  • @Noxzu_BH
    @Noxzu_BH 6 лет назад +12

    Truely heart warming

  • @bluelagoontipplerloft6130
    @bluelagoontipplerloft6130 3 года назад +1

    One of the greatest pigeons videos on my list 🏆

  • @risayacapin7163
    @risayacapin7163 6 лет назад +6

    animals r amazingly smart......and these pigeons must love him...

  • @truepatriot7983
    @truepatriot7983 4 года назад +1

    Raising pigeons is very good and interesting hobby I love pigeons from heart.

  • @tobylopez445
    @tobylopez445 Год назад

    this is a very nice documentary on rooftop pigeon flying. I did this as a kid in Manhattan's lower east side Broom and Clinton St. I am now 74yrs old and I still love them as the first day!

  • @pelinkizilkus3884
    @pelinkizilkus3884 3 года назад +1

    I love pigeons so much. They are my passion.

  • @meka125
    @meka125 5 лет назад +2

    Pigeon fanciers around the world understand you completely - keep going; you have amazing birds and your passion shows in how well they're kept! Respect..

  • @Booze129
    @Booze129 6 лет назад +7

    Pigeons the most beautiful birds on the planet

  • @marcostefanini1016
    @marcostefanini1016 6 лет назад +12

    That was beautiful.

  • @TheJaseku
    @TheJaseku 6 лет назад +15

    I am stunned buy this. Super cool.

  • @freemanmt
    @freemanmt 6 лет назад +74

    I just signed a pitition to prevent the university of Manitoba from poisoning pigeons.

  • @flyingdutchman1922
    @flyingdutchman1922 3 года назад

    Pigeons are such beautiful birds. They're my favourite.

  • @JennHerz-HTX92
    @JennHerz-HTX92 6 лет назад +1

    Wow. I truly have respect for this man.

    • @JennHerz-HTX92
      @JennHerz-HTX92 6 лет назад

      And I'm tearing up haha, very beautiful

  • @daus7018
    @daus7018 6 лет назад

    You are a strong man you know..........continue and enjoy you life.....

  • @matthew_thefallen
    @matthew_thefallen 6 лет назад +15

    Those birds look very healthy! He is doing a nice job

    • @alexzabala2154
      @alexzabala2154 6 лет назад

      Matthew Ford nice job of what? Breeding infectious disease spreaders

    • @oliverquack304
      @oliverquack304 3 года назад +1

      @@alexzabala2154 humans spread more infectious diseases than his birds do.

    • @ashwinghm
      @ashwinghm 2 года назад

      @@alexzabala2154 That’s a myth that too much of the population believes unfortunately. Pigeons do NOT spread diseases as frequently as you might think. They’re actually rather clean animals.
      Also, what are you gonna do, blame them for something they’re not in control of? That’s on the off-chance they even have something capable of being spread to humans.

  • @vanna4animals
    @vanna4animals 6 лет назад +7

    They are adorable .

  • @bluelagoontipplerloft6130
    @bluelagoontipplerloft6130 3 года назад +2

    I watched this video over 💯 times it’s definitely my favorite 👍👍👍

  • @RobertGossCreator
    @RobertGossCreator Год назад

    Be a pigeons lover my self I can see how he takes great care of them they look so clean.

  • @alesdiaz1177
    @alesdiaz1177 6 лет назад +20

    Wow. Moving story

  • @Buildbeautiful
    @Buildbeautiful 4 года назад

    Daves seems a realy nice guy his pigeons look in great health i kept racing pigeons for over 50 years i know daves are not racers but watching them fly around is still nice and very relaxing

  • @ladylo-fi6979
    @ladylo-fi6979 3 года назад

    A beautiful soul with beautiful birds. ❤

  • @lakshmangoutham2050
    @lakshmangoutham2050 5 лет назад +1

    I love these 🐦's they are absolutely beautiful 😍

  • @FrancescaFrancesca
    @FrancescaFrancesca Год назад

    My Dad did this same exact thing growing up in Bushwick. He used to build the coops. Seeing this brings such beautiful memories being in the coop with my dad and going to buy pigeons with my dad as a young girl.

  • @juanairborne
    @juanairborne 3 года назад

    Thes vedio bring me back when in Brooklyn I also stayed on the roof with my pigeons I started whe I was 7yrs Old Today Nov.30 2020 Im 73 yes old live in Fl and racing himing pigeons God bless you all

  • @SamtheMan0508
    @SamtheMan0508 6 лет назад +25

    Really cool hobby or I should say labor of love.

  • @joelopez767
    @joelopez767 3 года назад

    Great story, My story from the south Bronx I could not agreed more, I love pigeon since 9 years old 67 today , still have a 30 bird kit a real life saver ❤️

  • @dub2459
    @dub2459 5 лет назад +1

    You know some people might laugh at the idea,but to have control over nature like this must be amazing,birds are amazing...I'm a little jealous

  • @farrhanwit7817
    @farrhanwit7817 6 лет назад +7

    I see me in you. You have been doing it since 40 years. I have been doing it since a year now. I must say, this has been the greatest satisfying pleasure I have ever experienced.

  • @johnmadden5321
    @johnmadden5321 3 года назад

    My dad kept ‘homers’ and ‘flights’ on top of a factory in Williamsburg back in the day. Pigeons get a bad rap but they are special in so many ways.

  • @umaid5111
    @umaid5111 6 лет назад

    I remember when I was about 8-10 years old I had over 50 pigeons. Pigeons are magical animals and they always know where home is, they always come back and never fly away.

  • @ruhthless490
    @ruhthless490 6 лет назад +23

    The real birdman

  • @gomugomunoo4590
    @gomugomunoo4590 4 года назад

    Wow I m so happy to see someone so far away from where I am yet still having the same love for this bird. And spending the same time enjoying the same feelings. ❤️❤️

  • @monroetruss4737
    @monroetruss4737 4 года назад +1

    You have a beautiful heart and mind.

  • @alexandermejill4693
    @alexandermejill4693 6 лет назад +1

    Dave this is good hope the younger generation picks this hobby up

  • @stevhanhughes673
    @stevhanhughes673 3 года назад +4

    How Blessed you are Sir...Caring for God's creatures is the old admonition from God to Noah as he stepped of the Ark. Care for the Earth and everything that lives upon it. The beauty of the birds in flight wheeling up over the building is so inspiring to him and to many other's watching. Thank you for showing us your birds and I'd love to see more of them. God Bless you and your flock.

  • @tickle296
    @tickle296 4 года назад +1

    Good. Keep it up Dave. I am a pigeon lover as you are.

  • @stephenking1494
    @stephenking1494 3 года назад

    there is nothing in the world like it!!! Wonderful !

  • @jandom9008
    @jandom9008 5 лет назад +1

    I had doves.. and i love them and miss them so much..

  • @ironhrse78
    @ironhrse78 3 года назад

    Beautiful! We need more people like this!

  • @RB-ey6fm
    @RB-ey6fm 3 года назад +1

    Watching a kit of pigeons hover then land on top of their pen or coup is one of the best sites to see for me..

  • @gg110888
    @gg110888 5 лет назад +1

    Dave your birds are absolutely beautiful! I used to raise rollers and like you I LOVED em! I still miss em and wish I had some. Thank you for this video. :)

  • @jackbranco916
    @jackbranco916 6 лет назад +3

    A labor of Love

  • @francapascoe7822
    @francapascoe7822 2 дня назад

    I love the pigeons it was love at first sight thanks

  • @TheFurriestOne
    @TheFurriestOne 6 лет назад

    Beautiful variety of color morphs, never knew pigeons could be so varied!

    • @blazinvireo
      @blazinvireo 6 лет назад

      They are very varied, they are like any other domestic animals they come in many color morphs!

  • @Lovedomi
    @Lovedomi 6 лет назад

    This is so beautiful! Bless this man

  • @paulineb66
    @paulineb66 6 лет назад +1

    Beautiful birds.

  • @denborrinquen
    @denborrinquen 5 месяцев назад

    I experienced for a summer when I was about 10 flying birds on Harmon Street and Myrtle ave, B'klyn. Us kids made a shack of a coop but occasionally cats got in and you what happens then. But we bought more with money we begged for from our moms. It was a fun and thrilling experience watching them fly and come back. Really cool...

  • @trevorperry6588
    @trevorperry6588 6 лет назад +3

    National Geographic your AWESOME you inspire me to be an Explorer!!!!!

  • @williamboney7371
    @williamboney7371 4 года назад

    Dave you are a passionate flyer of these amazing,wonderful birds,I love the way you love your birds and look after them,I have been hooked on pigeons since I was 10 Y/O,I am now 70 and could not imagine life without my birds.The Pigeon is the bird with a secret,and they have never spilt the beans,we still wonder.

  • @lethargic_cow
    @lethargic_cow 6 лет назад +11

    Wow, that's inspiring!

  • @truepatriot7983
    @truepatriot7983 4 года назад

    Raising pigeons is very peaceful hobby
    I am pigeons Lover too.
    From : American GA

  • @gertrudewest4535
    @gertrudewest4535 3 года назад

    Wonderful. Birds saved me, too. They are special.

  • @williamturner6366
    @williamturner6366 2 месяца назад

    i love my birds the same as you dave god bless you ...........billy from england.

  • @SLee0712
    @SLee0712 6 лет назад +2

    Now that's passion

  • @sofiafilardo4834
    @sofiafilardo4834 6 лет назад +2

    Amazing! Love this channel! They make even the most seemingly gross creatures seem beautiful and amazing!

  • @jamesholbrook7785
    @jamesholbrook7785 2 года назад

    Inspirational! Love when people find their true love regardless of what it is 👍🏾

  • @alfaroman7948
    @alfaroman7948 4 года назад

    thats the reason i love thosse people who has pigeons bcoz they let them fly where ever go .. i love pigeons to

  • @vladmahehov5787
    @vladmahehov5787 6 лет назад +2

    Respect. bro you're a great man

  • @kesharkhadkapunwar2029
    @kesharkhadkapunwar2029 6 лет назад +3

    Great!
    Good luck&Best of Wishes!
    Hail! Nepal!!!

  • @jack-mb4mw
    @jack-mb4mw 2 года назад

    I love my Pigeon I had him in my house for 5 days now he allowing me to pet him. I Found him he makes me happy. I'm 21

  • @juliamarsh2077
    @juliamarsh2077 9 месяцев назад

    Beautiful, made me smile.

  • @Jules050452
    @Jules050452 4 года назад

    Wonderful video. I love pigeons too and feed my local feral pigeons. They are stunning birds when you bother to look at them closely. And they are bright too 😊

  • @bandit4truelove126
    @bandit4truelove126 4 года назад +1

    Your birds are beautiful.

  • @rauljrlara9994
    @rauljrlara9994 6 лет назад +5

    Pigeons helped my father leave rooster fights. Since its illegal to fight them in US people always run the risk of getting caught . and the risk went away when he took care of pigeons rather than roosters . a single bird determined ones life.

  • @satyarthasaxena4582
    @satyarthasaxena4582 6 лет назад +27

    "Boi loves his birbs: The Real Birdman"
    Please make this the title of this short film.

  • @treich1234
    @treich1234 3 года назад

    Portrait of a clean soul