CODE RED: Bird Flu closes in on Delft – Maasland locked down
The threat has been palpable for weeks, but now it is literally knocking on the loft door here in Delft. With the confirmed bird flu outbreak in Maasland (South Holland),…
Kris Cleirbaut, Putte Writes History Again, Melun 2025
Race Data – Melun Union Antwerpen Oost set course from Melun on September 6th, 2025. 1160 young pigeons from 54 fanciers were released at 08:00. Distance to Putte: 302.326 km.…
Derby AS Croatia 2026: Why the Smartest Fanciers are Now Looking at Slavonia
We need to talk about what is happening in the east of Croatia right now. The days when all One Loft Races looked exactly the same are behind us, and…
FCI 2026: The New Rules are Here, and the Bar is Finally Being Raised
Let’s be real, for a while now, international pigeon racing has felt a bit like the Wild West. We’ve seen some incredible races, sure, but the regulations? They were often…
Raising the Bar: A personal note from Markus Bauer
In the world of pigeon racing we often say that standing still is the same as moving backwards. At Amazing wings we have always had the ambition to be among…
Dutch Pride in Dortmund: The Definitive Results of the Dutch Olympiad Pigeons 2026 are Here!
Folks, let the Belgians keep talking about their long-distance flyers and their big-name lofts. When I look at the roster we’re sending to Dortmund this year, I can only say…
KBDB Olympiad 2026: The Results Are In! Our Belgian Gladiators Are Ready for Dortmund.
Listen up, folks! Put down your coffee and pay attention. Whenever the KBDB releases the final results for the Olympiad selection, the international pigeon racing world holds its breath. Belgium…
Stop the Blind Treatments and Start Winning: The PathoSense Podcast Every Champion Is Listening To Right Now
In pigeon racing, it is all about those final percentages. We do everything possible to get our athletes to the start in peak condition. However, let’s be honest: when it…
The Architect Behind the Name: The Real Story of Sabrina Brugmans Pigeons
If you have been following the Belgian national middle distance races over the last decade, you have undoubtedly seen the name at the top of the sheet. Sabrina Brugmans Pigeons…
BirdFlu The Reality at the Loft: January’s Restricted Zones
The H5N1 virus is hitting the poultry industry hard again. Unfortunately, we, the owners of Racing Pigeons, are the first to feel the collateral damage. As of today, there are…