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Pigeon fanciers
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/pigeon25.jpgRacing pigeons are released from their racing boxes as they start their flight from Alnwick to their home lofts across Yorkshire and Humberside in northern England. Photograph: Nigel Roddis/Reuters
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Pigeon fanciers
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/pigeon2.jpgSteward Brian Harrison examines entries at the annual Homing Pigeon World Show at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, northern England January 21, 2012. Photograph: Nigel Roddis/Reuters
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Pigeon fanciers
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/pigeon24.jpgThe last racing pigeon flies off after they were released from their racing boxes to start their flight from Alnwick to their home lofts across Yorkshire and Humberside, northern England April 21st, 2012. Photograph: Nigel Roddis/Reuters
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Pigeon fanciers
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/pigeon12.jpgPigeon fancier Katie Adwas releases a pigeon at her loft in Knayton, northern England August 21, 2012. Ms Adwas who is Topcliffe club secretary has been racing since 1996 and spends 15 hours a week on her 100 pigeons. Over recent years, the club has dwindled to just nine members. Photograph: Nigel Roddis/Reuters
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Pigeon fanciers
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/pigeon21.jpgA racing pigeon is being scanned before loading for the One Loft race at Birtsmorton, central England August 25th, 2012. 1200 pigeons are entered in the loft during March for £100 (€126) each and then trained by loft keeper Jeremy Davies. Prize money totalsing €69,000 and the winner receiving €25,000. Photograph: Nigel Roddis/Reuters
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Pigeon fanciers
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/pigeon9.jpgPigeon fancier Norman Perry of Port Talbot, Wales poses for photographers with his Supreme Champion winner in the annual Homing Pigeon World Show. Photograph: Nigel Roddis/Reuters
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Pigeon fanciers
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/pigeon6.jpgA pigeon is pictured at the annual Homing Pigeon World Show. Photograph: Nigel Roddis/Reuters
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Pigeon fanciers
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/pigeon5.jpgA man walks past entries in the annual Homing Pigeon World Show. The show which is in its 40th year has 4,000 entries from around the world. Photograph: Nigel Roddis/Reuters
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Pigeon fanciers
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/pigeon26.jpgRacing pigeons are released from their racing boxes as they start their flight from Alnwick. Photograph: Nigel Roddis/Reuters
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Pigeon fanciers
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/pigeon1.jpgRacing pigeons are seen being released from their racing boxes as they start their flight from Alnwick to their home lofts across Yorkshire and Humberside in northern England in April. Photograph: Nigel Roddis/Reuters
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Pigeon fanciers
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/pigeon4.jpgA judge examines an entry in the annual Homing Pigeon World Show. Photograph: Nigel Roddis/Reuters
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Pigeon fanciers
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2012/08/pigeon30.jpgPigeon owners react as the first pigeons arrive back during the One Loft race at Birtsmorton, central England August 26, 2012. The race from Hexham to Birtsmorton is 203 miles (327 km), taking the winning bird around 4 to 5 hours to complete. Photograph: Nigel Roddis/Reuters
