Kyleakin Lofts

Well done all.

Personally, I use a calendar for mine. :D

I've heard that in Germany they have an antenna that times the pigeon before it has landed. Can't remember what it reads, say 5 Metres. The thing is you have to get them home first. After that we require regularity in the rules for all unions. this should be done via the international standard.

Happy birthday.

Good morning all.

Well done Derek Hay and Robert Reid.

Happy birthday.

Good morning all.

Well done all.

Well done all.

Good morning all.

Well done Davie.

Well done Mick and Martin.

Happy birthday Archie, 21 again.

Well done all.

Well done all.

Well done all. Good to hear about Steve and Colin.

Well done Ryan.

Still a good pigeon, even if it is section E.

Cracking pigeon winning section F. Well done all in a tough race.

Sometime from 6.30. on.

Good morning all.

Best of luck everyone.

I would think the differences would not be found in the velocities. 1950 - 1959 These years were not long after the war. Everyone was in the same boat regarding availability etc, but the peregrines were far fewer. 1965 - 1975 Again peregrines were fewer, albeit feeding techniques may have started to change. 2005 - 2015 Peregrines were rife. How does this affect velocities. According to your statistics not very much. This means the lead pigeons may be getting through and the tail enders are the prey. If this is correct, then the modern feeding methods of carbs and fats will produce instant acceleration and a maintained speed without calling on the proteins to strip muscle ensuring a faster recovery, ready for next time. The bean / protein fed pigeons may fly at a slower steadier speed and become more susceptible to becoming prey.

Well done all.