Schalkwijk Speaks: In Memory of Uncle Antoon Schalkwijk († February 5th, aged 93)
Normally, I write my blogs about the sport itself: about systems, choices, observations, and experiences in the loft. They are rarely personal or focused on one individual. The pigeon sport…
The Pigeon Boss Speaks: Why Emptying Your Feed Bin Makes the Difference Between Winning and Losing
Let us be honest, we have all done it at some point. The bag of feed is almost empty, there is a layer of a few inches left at the…
The Soul Ripped Out: Why Fugare Pigeon Fair 2026 Faces Its Darkest Hour
It is a message that has struck like a lightning bolt, weighing down the hearts of pigeon fanciers across Europe. Fugare Pigeon Fair, the undisputed international high mass we crave…
Pigeon Portugal: Why the Heart of European Pigeon Racing Now Beats in the South
If you still think the cradle of pigeon racing is confined to the Low Countries, you haven’t been paying attention. In Portugal, the pigeon is not just a hobby, it’s…
The Treasure Trove Opens: Discover the White Ravens in the February Top Mix on Amazing Wings
In the world of pigeon racing, there are opportunities you must seize with both hands. This week is such a moment. On amazing-wings.com, an auction is currently running that makes…
Sebastian Cimpean and Invictus: Fly or Die from Reggio Emilia
Fly or Die: More Than Just a Poster That blue and white poster with FLY OR DIE in big letters says everything. No cosy loft picture, no coffee cup next…
The Digital Revolution: Why the ‘Racing Pigeon Blockchain’ is Changing Pedigrees Forever
The pigeon sport is on the brink of a transformation far more significant than the shift from rubber rings to electronic timing systems. In the corridors of the elite auction…
Double Victory for Team van Oss: A Statement of Power from One of Holland’s Finest
Saturday, June 21st, 2025. A date that deserves a special place in the annals of European pigeon racing. While thousands of fanciers were watching the skies in anticipation, something remarkable…
Derby Moldova 2026: The ultimate €55,555 gold rush in the untouched heart of pigeon paradise!
Forget everything you thought you knew about the repetitive, cookie-cutter One Loft Races of the past. The spotlight is shifting East, and for good reason, Derby Moldova 2026 is stepping…
Lex Udo Dominates Morlincourt-Noyon with ‘Sir Morlincourt’: 15 Prizes from 21 Pigeons and a Sensational Victory
The first major middle-distance race of the 2025 season in Section 6 was one for the history books. On Sunday, May 3rd, a staggering 11,523 pigeons from 440 fanciers were…