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How this Spanish pigeon ended up on Sable Island • Apr. 24, 2025, 7:09 AM ET (CBC)

The finish line was in Spain. How did this racing pigeon end up in Nova Scotia? • Apr. 24, 2025, 5:54 AM ET (CBC)

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