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  • 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 років тому +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 років тому +4

      National Geographic love your video

    • @cristou2
      @cristou2 6 років тому +6

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

    • @anthonywashington2492
      @anthonywashington2492 5 років тому +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 роки тому +2

      thanks wow

    • @wetdroidedition2549
      @wetdroidedition2549 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @catsadilla324
    @catsadilla324 6 років тому +276

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

    • @Dhuxul9
      @Dhuxul9 2 роки тому +2

      Absolutely it is so beautiful

  • @payamyazdi7672
    @payamyazdi7672 6 років тому +161

    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

  • @wiwipeepee
    @wiwipeepee 6 років тому +244

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

    • @shboi8103
      @shboi8103 5 років тому +3

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

    • @hurairaali9038
      @hurairaali9038 4 роки тому +14

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

    • @derekjackson1673
      @derekjackson1673 4 роки тому +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 роки тому +1

      If you know you know

    • @TheWanderingMind4
      @TheWanderingMind4 3 роки тому +1

      He is rasist

  • @hayuhel
    @hayuhel 6 років тому +167

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

  • @Brunomills
    @Brunomills 6 років тому +99

    The different whistle to make them fly was pretty awesome.

    • @zaid2884
      @zaid2884 6 років тому +1

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

    • @beefsoda1
      @beefsoda1 6 років тому +7

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

  • @MsTalkingbook
    @MsTalkingbook 6 років тому +83

    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 роки тому +5

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

    • @TheWanderingMind4
      @TheWanderingMind4 3 роки тому

      Wt did u say she is rasist

    • @faisalkhanofficial3783
      @faisalkhanofficial3783 3 роки тому +2

      Same here addiction of pigeon

    • @ouragan5
      @ouragan5 3 роки тому +1

      @@ismailbigharassen9576 I love pigeons

    • @ouragan5
      @ouragan5 3 роки тому

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

  • @parou77
    @parou77 6 років тому +81

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

  • @countrygal0831
    @countrygal0831 5 років тому +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!!!

  • @brad823
    @brad823 6 років тому +21

    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!

  • @tickle296
    @tickle296 6 років тому +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.👏👏👏👏

  • @6Fiona6_P_6
    @6Fiona6_P_6 6 років тому +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 років тому +19

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

    • @georgiehenderson8750
      @georgiehenderson8750 6 років тому +6

      L3 P3 Yes, I love rats and pigeons

    • @tomareacts.4031
      @tomareacts.4031 5 років тому +3

      I consider the seagulls the flying rats of the sea

    • @kaih4889
      @kaih4889 4 роки тому +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 роки тому +1

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

  • @vjscrx
    @vjscrx 6 років тому +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😌

  • @syedmohdgulamasghar8809
    @syedmohdgulamasghar8809 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @AdelSweezy
    @AdelSweezy Рік тому +13

    This is poetic !

  • @TheNokhcho1
    @TheNokhcho1 6 років тому +60

    Incredible. He should write a book about his life

    • @Kalipso_sea
      @Kalipso_sea 6 років тому +1

      TheNokhcho1 You are a romantic person :)

    • @TheNokhcho1
      @TheNokhcho1 6 років тому

      Nastya Nastya I guess so:)

  • @dhonaincalifornia9743
    @dhonaincalifornia9743 6 років тому +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 роки тому +2

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

    • @gandrihermawan535
      @gandrihermawan535 4 роки тому

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

    • @sonnypp233
      @sonnypp233 4 роки тому

      Warga +62 yg suka piara merpati angkat tangannya 😁

  • @georgiehenderson8750
    @georgiehenderson8750 6 років тому +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.

  • @AzlianaLyana
    @AzlianaLyana 6 років тому +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.

  • @stephenking1494
    @stephenking1494 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @amandashower5476
    @amandashower5476 6 років тому +24

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

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  6 років тому +6

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

  • @vitohuezo3405
    @vitohuezo3405 6 років тому +479

    thought it was finna be Mike Tyson, lol.

    • @TheRiboka
      @TheRiboka 5 років тому +5

      Saaame

    • @urmoms
      @urmoms 4 роки тому +3

      me too

    • @mh1090
      @mh1090 4 роки тому +2

      Me too

    • @syryllbardeloza5238
      @syryllbardeloza5238 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @Tinaburnerike
      @Tinaburnerike 3 роки тому

      Me toooooooooooo! Saw your comment!

  • @JASPREETSINGH-ms5hp
    @JASPREETSINGH-ms5hp 6 років тому +2

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

  • @619Hennessy
    @619Hennessy 6 років тому +38

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

    • @plumatshkupit
      @plumatshkupit 3 роки тому

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

  • @mariussirbu6925
    @mariussirbu6925 3 роки тому +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 !!!❤💯❤💯❤💯

  • @Brunomills
    @Brunomills 6 років тому +37

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

  • @thomasjones36
    @thomasjones36 4 роки тому +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

  • @dxmxo9427
    @dxmxo9427 6 років тому +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

  • @artisunknownart
    @artisunknownart 4 роки тому +3

    Got me tearing up😢😏
    This is so beautiful!

  • @freemanmt
    @freemanmt 6 років тому +75

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

  • @alexchad1000
    @alexchad1000 4 роки тому +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.

  • @Pinkraider
    @Pinkraider 6 років тому +6

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

  • @salim_Mt
    @salim_Mt 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @bluelagoontipplerloft6130
    @bluelagoontipplerloft6130 3 роки тому +1

    One of the greatest pigeons videos on my list 🏆

  • @Noxzu_BH
    @Noxzu_BH 6 років тому +12

    Truely heart warming

  • @Agent.--.007
    @Agent.--.007 4 роки тому +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.

  • @tobylopez445
    @tobylopez445 Рік тому

    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!

  • @marcostefanini1016
    @marcostefanini1016 6 років тому +12

    That was beautiful.

  • @risayacapin7163
    @risayacapin7163 6 років тому +6

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

  • @truepatriot7983
    @truepatriot7983 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @jcortes8978
    @jcortes8978 3 місяці тому

    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. 🕊🕊🕊💯

  • @meka125
    @meka125 5 років тому +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..

  • @farrhanwit7817
    @farrhanwit7817 6 років тому +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.

  • @vanna4animals
    @vanna4animals 6 років тому +7

    They are adorable .

  • @alesdiaz1177
    @alesdiaz1177 6 років тому +20

    Wow. Moving story

  • @ruhthless490
    @ruhthless490 6 років тому +23

    The real birdman

  • @Booze129
    @Booze129 6 років тому +7

    Pigeons the most beautiful birds on the planet

  • @matthew_thefallen
    @matthew_thefallen 6 років тому +15

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

    • @alexzabala2154
      @alexzabala2154 6 років тому

      Matthew Ford nice job of what? Breeding infectious disease spreaders

    • @oliverquack304
      @oliverquack304 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @ashwinghm
      @ashwinghm 2 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @daus7018
    @daus7018 6 років тому

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

  • @pelinkizilkus3884
    @pelinkizilkus3884 3 роки тому +1

    I love pigeons so much. They are my passion.

  • @tickle296
    @tickle296 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @TheJaseku
    @TheJaseku 6 років тому +15

    I am stunned buy this. Super cool.

  • @bluelagoontipplerloft6130
    @bluelagoontipplerloft6130 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @JennHerz-HTX92
    @JennHerz-HTX92 6 років тому +1

    Wow. I truly have respect for this man.

    • @JennHerz-HTX92
      @JennHerz-HTX92 6 років тому

      And I'm tearing up haha, very beautiful

  • @gomugomunoo4590
    @gomugomunoo4590 4 роки тому

    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. ❤️❤️

  • @SamtheMan0508
    @SamtheMan0508 6 років тому +25

    Really cool hobby or I should say labor of love.

  • @Lovedomi
    @Lovedomi 6 років тому

    This is so beautiful! Bless this man

  • @monroetruss4737
    @monroetruss4737 4 роки тому +1

    You have a beautiful heart and mind.

  • @ladylo-fi6979
    @ladylo-fi6979 3 роки тому

    A beautiful soul with beautiful birds. ❤

  • @alexandermejill4693
    @alexandermejill4693 6 років тому +1

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

  • @dub2459
    @dub2459 5 років тому +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

  • @lakshmangoutham2050
    @lakshmangoutham2050 5 років тому +1

    I love these 🐦's they are absolutely beautiful 😍

  • @stevhanhughes673
    @stevhanhughes673 3 роки тому +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.

  • @Buildbeautiful
    @Buildbeautiful 4 роки тому

    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

  • @joelopez767
    @joelopez767 3 роки тому

    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 ❤️

  • @RB-ey6fm
    @RB-ey6fm 3 роки тому +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..

  • @ironhrse78
    @ironhrse78 3 роки тому

    Beautiful! We need more people like this!

  • @stephenking1494
    @stephenking1494 3 роки тому

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

  • @flyingdutchman1922
    @flyingdutchman1922 3 роки тому

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

  • @juanairborne
    @juanairborne 3 роки тому

    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

  • @jandom9008
    @jandom9008 5 років тому +1

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

  • @jackbranco916
    @jackbranco916 6 років тому +3

    A labor of Love

  • @lethargic_cow
    @lethargic_cow 6 років тому +11

    Wow, that's inspiring!

  • @umaid5111
    @umaid5111 6 років тому

    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.

  • @trevorperry6588
    @trevorperry6588 6 років тому +3

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

  • @sofiafilardo4834
    @sofiafilardo4834 6 років тому +2

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

  • @deetee1151
    @deetee1151 3 роки тому

    Beautiful. Keep doing what your doing.

  • @prinsharrienadirah2293
    @prinsharrienadirah2293 3 роки тому

    Wow, It’s Beautiful, Love the video! thanks for sharing!

  • @RobertGossCreator
    @RobertGossCreator Рік тому

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

  • @johnmadden5321
    @johnmadden5321 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @jamesholbrook7785
    @jamesholbrook7785 2 роки тому

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

  • @FrancescaFrancesca
    @FrancescaFrancesca Рік тому

    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.

  • @SLee0712
    @SLee0712 6 років тому +2

    Now that's passion

  • @paulineb66
    @paulineb66 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful birds.

  • @gg110888
    @gg110888 5 років тому +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. :)

  • @juliamarsh2077
    @juliamarsh2077 10 місяців тому

    Beautiful, made me smile.

  • @jordangroff8978
    @jordangroff8978 4 роки тому +6

    Somebody needs to show this video to Mike Tyson! They both literally have the same story, they'd probably be best friends!

    • @Tinaburnerike
      @Tinaburnerike 3 роки тому +1

      I hope he sees it! I initially thought this was going to be about Mike Tyson

  • @vladmahehov5787
    @vladmahehov5787 6 років тому +2

    Respect. bro you're a great man

  • @zwinkerzwinkerzwinkerzwink9272
    @zwinkerzwinkerzwinkerzwink9272 4 роки тому

    Beautiful birds! Well done

  • @TheFurriestOne
    @TheFurriestOne 6 років тому

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

    • @blazinvireo
      @blazinvireo 6 років тому

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

  • @avoqado89
    @avoqado89 6 років тому +13

    Hey Arnold!

  • @skywalker1219
    @skywalker1219 6 років тому

    Very nice video, national geography is amazing

  • @rauljrlara9994
    @rauljrlara9994 6 років тому +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.

  • @williamboney7371
    @williamboney7371 5 років тому

    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.

  • @kesharkhadkapunwar2029
    @kesharkhadkapunwar2029 6 років тому +3

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

  • @adumitroaiesebastian2082
    @adumitroaiesebastian2082 6 років тому

    Amazing job. Amazing birds.

  • @bandit4true
    @bandit4true 4 роки тому +1

    Your birds are beautiful.

  • @thechingwithebling
    @thechingwithebling 3 роки тому +1

    I don't know why people are calling Pigeons rats with wings. They're very majestic and intelligent creatures. I respect Dave as I myself is a Pigeon owner.

    • @nickm4974
      @nickm4974 3 роки тому +1

      Ivan Lee cuz they are city birds

  • @TheHurricane2k
    @TheHurricane2k 6 років тому +2

    Great story !

  • @williamturner6366
    @williamturner6366 3 місяці тому

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