Let’s talk about pigeons….
I love them so much! One of the highlights of my recent and first visit to NYC was watching the pigeons. 
This bird is so underrated and undervalued. In some of the most urban landscapes that feel the most domesticated and farthest from Nature,  pigeons are a fascinating reminder that Nature is all around us and some species find a way to adapt and exploit the harsh landscapes we leave in our wake as humans. 
Long-lived (up to 31 years!) and super intelligent- pigeons have been a companion to humans for millennia. In fact they have been partners, pets, and muses for scientists like Darwin. 
They have an uncanny ability to find their way home, hence the term homing pigeon. Homing pigeons were regularly used in World War 2 to deliver messages that saved lives. They fly at an average of 60 miles per hour and can find their way home over vast distances (as far as 1100 miles!). They use the earth’s magnet field to navigate and it’s thought they may use sounds and smell too. 
They mate for life, and despite their half-assed nest building skills, they are doting parents. The male chooses the nesting spot and brings the females sticks and stems to arrange into a flimsy nest that becomes more sturdy over time, since they nest in the same place every year. Both parents incubate the eggs. And did you know they make a milky substance they feed to their young?!
Magickal correspondences for pigeons?
Adaptability and Resilience - call on pigeon when you need to work with a challenging situation or person. They flourish in the most risky and callous environments, taking advantage of the resources they have, no matter how much they may be lacking.  
Guidance and Authenticity - experts at finding their way back to where they need to be… pigeons can find their home even if dropped somewhere unknown to them 1000 miles away. If you need help navigating difficult personal, professional, or spiritual situations, pigeon is a great ally.
Devotion, Family and Community - affectionate, caring and loyal- pigeons are underrated icons of healthy social relationships. Pigeons work together to find resources and communicate well together so that not only the pair and family unit succeed, but the entire flock.