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The Growing Passion for Flying Birmingham Roller Pigeons

Birmingham roller pigeons were first bred in England in the 1800's. Now the sport has its own world cup. About one third of America's 5000 breeders live in Southern California, including some former gang members. Jens Gould of KCRW's Independent Producer Project has more.

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Birmingham roller pigeons were first bred in England in the 1800's. Now the sport has its own world cup. About one third of America's 5000 breeders live in Southern California, including some former gang members. Jens Gould of KCRW's Independent Producer Project has more. (For some beautiful pictures of flying roller pigeons, check the WWLA blog.)

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Jenny Hamel
KCRW
Kareem Maddox
Three-on-three basketball player in the final stages of qualifying for Olympics; former KCRW intern
Caitlin Shamberg
KCRW
Jens Gould
Independent Producer

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Which Way, L.A.?

The Growing Passion for Flying Birmingham Roller Pigeons

Birmingham roller pigeons were first bred in England in the 1800's. Now the sport has its own world cup. About one third of America's 5000 breeders live in Southern California, including some former gang members. Jens Gould of KCRW's Independent Producer Project has more.

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Which Way, L.A.?

The Growing Passion for Flying Birmingham Roller Pigeons

Birmingham roller pigeons were first bred in England in the 1800's. Now the sport has its own world cup. About one third of America's 5000 breeders live in Southern California, including some former gang members. Jens Gould of KCRW's Independent Producer Project has more.

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