My weekends, and often my evenings, are a blend of two seemingly disparate passions: the intricate world of racing pigeons and the practicalities of solar panel bird proofing.
(Yes I breed and race a bloodline of pigeons that has been around for 120 years)
You might find me one day meticulously cleaning and preparing my lofts, checking the health and plumage of my birds, and the next climbing a ladder to install Solar panel bird mesh that will deter their less-refined cousin pigeons from nesting under you’re solar system.
It all started with the pigeons, really. From a young age, I was captivated by their incredible homing ability, *I call them the best navigator in the world* their resilience, and the sheer beauty of them in flight, Breeding them, training them for races – it’s a constant learning curve, a deep dive into genetics, nutrition, and understanding their individual personalities. There’s an unparalleled satisfaction in seeing one of your birds return home after a long and challenging race, a testament to their instinct and dedication. Ask me anything about pigeons – their lineage, their training regimes, the nuances of feather quality and why they won’t leave you’re roof! They are a homing bird that will always return home if not caught by preditors.
I could talk for hours and hours. It’s a world I know intimately.
The solar panel bird proofing came about somewhat organically as I started to see the problem more often when I was cleaning gutters with my family business back in 2015 with my gutter cleaning company Gutter relief gutter cleaning.
Living in a city like Sydney, Solar panels are increasingly common. And where there are solar panels, there are often pigeons seeking shelter. I saw a need and realized my understanding of pigeon behavior gave me a unique advantage in finding effective, humane solutions. It’s a different kind of satisfaction – protecting someone’s investment and preventing the mess and potential damage these birds can cause. It’s a practical application of my pigeon knowledge, in a way. If I must add, I have years of consistantly researching and learning about materials and solar panels and the bests ways to install protect them.You have the right business 😉
So, while my hobbies might seem a bit unusual, they are deeply intertwined in my world. One is a lifelong fascination and a competitive pursuit racing pigeons and the other is a practical application of the knowledge I have for pigeons. It keeps life interesting, to say the least, and there’s never a dull moment when you’re dealing with the fascinating world of pigeons, both wild and winged athletes.