In a nostalgic nod to yesteryears, we’re announcing a new delivery service that will surely have heads turning skyward. Our “News by Pigeon” service promises to revolutionize the way Santa Barbara residents receive their daily news – and it’s exactly as it sounds.
Ed has been working “under the radar” to train a fleet of pigeons, each equipped with tiny backpacks designed to carry news stories directly to subscribers’ windowsills. The service, intended to add a personal touch to the digital news consumption experience, will deploy its first squadron of news-bearing birds starting next month.
“The ‘News by Pigeon’ service is a milestone for Edhat and represents our commitment to innovative, eco-friendly news delivery methods,” stated Ed. “Plus, in these digital times, who wouldn’t appreciate a bit of analog charm?”
Subscribers interested in opting into the service are encouraged to sign up on Edhat’s website here, where they could specify their preferred delivery windows and make special requests for the type of news stories they would like to receive. From local politics to ‘pigeon’s choice’ mystery articles, our avian couriers are ready to make your news consumption experience truly special.
As a token of their commitment to the environment and animal welfare, Edhat also outlined the stringent training and welfare standards maintained for their pigeon partners, ensuring they are treated with care and respect.
To drum up excitement and offer a preview of the service, we plan to host a live demonstration in De La Guerra Plaza next month, where the public can meet some of the star pigeons, watch a mock news delivery, and even participate in a “name a pigeon” contest.
Keep an eye on the sky and a window open, as our “News by Pigeon” service is set to capture your hearts and imaginations.
Sign up for more information about our “News by Pigeon” service here.
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Hey, what goes around comes around, eh? Here’s a blast from the past:
“A carrier pigeon message service between Pelican Bay on Santa Cruz Island is being planned … the birds will be trained to fly to and from the islands.” — Santa Barbara Daily News & Independent, July 17, 1915.
(You know what? This method might be more secure than texting war plans on Signal.)
Ever have pigeon for dinner? Here are four recipes, you can read your paper and have dinner delivered! Thanks Edhat!
https://www.finedininglovers.com/explore/articles/pigeon-recipes-4-delightful-ways-cook-pigeon-chef
Sign me up – I love pigeons!!
This is great! I love reading my news in the morning on a tiny scroll near a windowsill with “coo’s” in the background. Excellent idea Ed.
Fantastic idea – my cat will be so happy!
Excellent innovation, Ed! I saw a large group of dejected-looking crows on a power line a few mornings ago on my early morning dog walk, and I now realize that they were commiserating because they weren’t selected for these inspiring task.