Belgium's once pastoral pastime of pigeon racing has come to this: drones swoop over lofts where valuable pigeons are housed ...

RANST, Belgium — Belgium’s once pastoral pastime of pigeon racing has come to this: Drones swoop over lofts where valuable birds are housed to look for security weaknesses, laser sensors set ...

Pigeon breeder champion Frans Bungeneers shows off his winning trophies for pigeon racing in Ranst, Belgium, on Jan. 13, 2025. AP Two pigeons play in their loft in Ranst, Belgium, on Jan. 13, 2025.

A military medal which was awarded to a Cumbrian racing pigeon who assisted the Dutch Resistance during the Second World War has been sold at auction and will return to his local area.

RANST, Belgium — Belgium's once pastoral pastime of pigeon racing has come to this: Drones swoop over lofts where valuable birds are housed to look for security weaknesses, laser sensors set off ...