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'''Pigeons''' were a [[species]] of [[bird]] native to the [[planet]] [[Earth]]. | '''Pigeons''' were a [[species]] of [[bird]] native to the [[planet]] [[Earth]]. | ||
They were utilised as carrier birds in the [[Holy Land]]. By [[1400]], having witnessed their use during the [[Crusades]], the [[English]] imported this tactic. ([[AUDIO]]: | They were utilised as carrier birds in the [[Holy Land]]. By [[1400]], having witnessed their use during the [[Crusades]], the [[English]] imported this tactic. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Doctor's Tale (audio story)}}) | ||
In the late [[19th century]], [[Jenny Flint]] bought a dozen racing pigeons from a [[London]] market stall because [[Vastra]] was "very fond of them" and they kept "running out". ([[AUDIO]]: | In the late [[19th century]], [[Jenny Flint]] bought a dozen racing pigeons from a [[London]] market stall because [[Vastra]] was "very fond of them" and they kept "running out". ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Cars That Ate London! (audio story)}}) | ||
In [[1943]], pigeons were used to test a new chemical weapon planned for use in destroying [[Russia]]'s government after [[World War II]] ended. ([[TV]]: | In [[1943]], pigeons were used to test a new chemical weapon planned for use in destroying [[Russia]]'s government after [[World War II]] ended. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Curse of Fenric (TV story)}}) | ||
The [[First Doctor]] declared that he had "the directional instinct of a homing pigeon". ([[TV]]: | The [[First Doctor]] declared that he had "the directional instinct of a homing pigeon". ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Chase (TV story)}}) The [[Sixth Doctor]] later made the same claim. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Vampire of the Mind (audio story)}}) | ||
In [[1965]], [[Barbara Wright]] and [[Ian Chesterton]] encountered a large flock of pigeons in [[Trafalgar Square]]. ([[TV]]: | In [[1965]], [[Barbara Wright]] and [[Ian Chesterton]] encountered a large flock of pigeons in [[Trafalgar Square]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Chase (TV story)}}) | ||
[[The Doctor's TARDIS|The TARDIS]] startled a flock of pigeons when it materialised in [[Fitzroy Square]] in [[1966]]. ([[TV]]: | [[The Doctor's TARDIS|The TARDIS]] startled a flock of pigeons when it materialised in [[Fitzroy Square]] in [[1966]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The War Machines (TV story)}}) | ||
In [[London]], [[1969]], the Doctor was distracted by a pigeon while pretending to be a [[statue]], alerting the [[Zagbor]]s to his presence. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Zombies (comic story)}}) | In [[London]], [[1969]], the Doctor was distracted by a pigeon while pretending to be a [[statue]], alerting the [[Zagbor]]s to his presence. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Zombies (comic story)}}) | ||
[[Anji Kapoor]] [[deduce]]d she was not in [[London]] as there were no pigeons. ([[PROSE]]: | [[Anji Kapoor]] [[deduce]]d she was not in [[London]] as there were no pigeons. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|EarthWorld (novel)}}) | ||
In an [[alternate timeline]] created by the [[Chronomasticon]], Earth was taken over by [[mutant]] pigeons. ([[PROSE]]: | In an [[alternate timeline]] created by the [[Chronomasticon]], Earth was taken over by [[mutant]] pigeons. ([[PROSE]]: vPlaying for Time (short story)}}) | ||
[[Frobisher]] once took on the form of a pigeon but found himself attacked by an [[owl]]. ([[COMIC]]: | [[Frobisher]] once took on the form of a pigeon but found himself attacked by an [[owl]]. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Shape Shifter (comic story)}}) | ||
The [[passenger pigeon]] was a type of pigeon, and was worth 100 points in the [[I-Spyder Book of Earth Creatures]] if it was spotted. ([[PROSE]]: | The [[passenger pigeon]] was a type of pigeon, and was worth 100 points in the [[I-Spyder Book of Earth Creatures]] if it was spotted. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Last Dodo (novel)}}) | ||
The [[ | [[File:Pigeon (The Christmas Invasion).jpg|left|thumb|A pigeon in [[London]] on [[Christmas Eve]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Christmas Invasion (TV story)}})]] | ||
A pigeon was present in [[London]] on [[24 December]] [[2006]]. [[Mickey Smith]] [[Running|ran]] past them when he [[Hearing|heard]] [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] [[materialising]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Christmas Invasion (TV story)}}) | |||
[[ | The [[Eleventh Doctor]] adored [[carrier pigeon]]s. [[Major]] [[Alec Palmer]] once did a military operation involving carrier pigeons. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Hide (TV story)}}) | ||
[[Clara Oswald's gran]] met her future husband in circumstances that somehow involved a pigeon. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Time of the Doctor (TV story)}}) | |||
According to the records kept by [[the Veil]], on the [[83 (number)|83rd]] day of the [[235 (number)|235th]] year the Veil and the [[Twelfth Doctor]] spent inside the [[confession dial]], [[pigeon (The Veil)|a pigeon]] somehow made its way into the castle; when the Doctor asked if "there [were] birds here", a commotion up in the rafters answered him. Neither inhabitant of the dial ever saw the pigeon again, nor figured out where it had come from. ([[PROSE]]: | On the day he died, [[Donald Babinger]] shared bits of his [[cheese sandwich]] with a pigeon. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Apollo 23 (novel)}}) | ||
According to the records kept by [[the Veil]], on the [[83 (number)|83rd]] day of the [[235 (number)|235th]] year the Veil and the [[Twelfth Doctor]] spent inside the [[confession dial]], [[pigeon (The Veil)|a pigeon]] somehow made its way into the castle; when the Doctor asked if "there [were] birds here", a commotion up in the rafters answered him. Neither inhabitant of the dial ever saw the pigeon again, nor figured out where it had come from. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Veil (short story)}}) | |||
[[Category:Species from the real world]] | [[Category:Species from the real world]] | ||
[[Category:Earth birds]] | [[Category:Earth birds]] | ||
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Pigeons were a species of bird native to the planet Earth.
They were utilised as carrier birds in the Holy Land. By 1400, having witnessed their use during the Crusades, the English imported this tactic. (AUDIO: The Doctor's Tale [+]Loading...["The Doctor's Tale (audio story)"])
In the late 19th century, Jenny Flint bought a dozen racing pigeons from a London market stall because Vastra was "very fond of them" and they kept "running out". (AUDIO: The Cars That Ate London! [+]Loading...["The Cars That Ate London! (audio story)"])
In 1943, pigeons were used to test a new chemical weapon planned for use in destroying Russia's government after World War II ended. (TV: The Curse of Fenric [+]Loading...["The Curse of Fenric (TV story)"])
The First Doctor declared that he had "the directional instinct of a homing pigeon". (TV: The Chase [+]Loading...["The Chase (TV story)"]) The Sixth Doctor later made the same claim. (AUDIO: Vampire of the Mind [+]Loading...["Vampire of the Mind (audio story)"])
In 1965, Barbara Wright and Ian Chesterton encountered a large flock of pigeons in Trafalgar Square. (TV: The Chase [+]Loading...["The Chase (TV story)"])
The TARDIS startled a flock of pigeons when it materialised in Fitzroy Square in 1966. (TV: The War Machines [+]Loading...["The War Machines (TV story)"])
In London, 1969, the Doctor was distracted by a pigeon while pretending to be a statue, alerting the Zagbors to his presence. (COMIC: The Zombies [+]Loading...["The Zombies (comic story)"])
Anji Kapoor deduced she was not in London as there were no pigeons. (PROSE: EarthWorld [+]Loading...["EarthWorld (novel)"])
In an alternate timeline created by the Chronomasticon, Earth was taken over by mutant pigeons. (PROSE: vPlaying for Time (short story)}})
Frobisher once took on the form of a pigeon but found himself attacked by an owl. (COMIC: The Shape Shifter [+]Loading...["The Shape Shifter (comic story)"])
The passenger pigeon was a type of pigeon, and was worth 100 points in the I-Spyder Book of Earth Creatures if it was spotted. (PROSE: The Last Dodo [+]Loading...["The Last Dodo (novel)"])
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A pigeon was present in London on 24 December 2006. Mickey Smith ran past them when he heard the TARDIS materialising. (TV: The Christmas Invasion [+]Loading...["The Christmas Invasion (TV story)"])
The Eleventh Doctor adored carrier pigeons. Major Alec Palmer once did a military operation involving carrier pigeons. (TV: Hide [+]Loading...["Hide (TV story)"])
Clara Oswald's gran met her future husband in circumstances that somehow involved a pigeon. (TV: The Time of the Doctor [+]Loading...["The Time of the Doctor (TV story)"])
On the day he died, Donald Babinger shared bits of his cheese sandwich with a pigeon. (PROSE: Apollo 23 [+]Loading...["Apollo 23 (novel)"])
According to the records kept by the Veil, on the 83rd day of the 235th year the Veil and the Twelfth Doctor spent inside the confession dial, a pigeon somehow made its way into the castle; when the Doctor asked if "there [were] birds here", a commotion up in the rafters answered him. Neither inhabitant of the dial ever saw the pigeon again, nor figured out where it had come from. (PROSE: The Veil [+]Loading...["The Veil (short story)"])
