3 Feb 2026

Exploring the mysteries of the wild pigeon

From Nights, 9:25 pm on 3 February 2026

One of the best understood animals on the planet, besides humans, is the pigeon. 

They used to deliver wartime messages but spend most of their time these days pooping in public. 

But what about the wild pigeon?

Nottingham University's Will Smith has been studying them in Scotland's Outer Hebrides since 2019 and joins Emile to share his research.

close up face of male speed racing pigeon against green blur background

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