Avi came with a flock of 12 from OAS. Avi is a female, paired with Duo. Avi and Duo have started incubating fake eggs, taking turns in the nest. She loves to collect nesting supplies with Duo in her free time.

Baby Spice is part of the OAS flock of 12. Baby Spice is is a girl and mated with Piper. However, once Baby Spice joined our flock, she also had eyes for Cactus, and began hanging out with him. After a few days, however, she went back to Piper and started laying eggs with him. She is not very friendly if you try to take her feggs (fake eggs), but she is a sweet pigeon if she isn't on them. 

Beetle came to us in March 2204, after a kind bird lover found her unable to fly near her house. The rescuer tried to take her to the shelter, but the local shelter was up front that they'd take her in to euthanize her. Beetle made her way to us, with a right wing injury that inhibited her flying, but her spirit wasn't broken, nor was her good appetite. 

This flock of 11 came to us from Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento in January 2024. We had not been looking to add pigeons, as our flocks were well-established and peaceful. But, we felt a pull when we knew these pigeons had a deadline before euthanasia, and we took them in so they could have a chance at life. Berry's passion is socializing.

Bertha was named because he was initially thought to be a female due to his quiet behaviors. Once paired with Monk, though, her caretakers soon realized Bertha was a male. He came with the flock of 10 from Palomacy Pigeon Rescue and had been living in an aviary at one of Palomacy's foster locations before coming to Oak Rock Animal Preserve. Bertha loves trying to impress the ladies in his aviary (Monk included).  Bertha tried to get a nesting box that Dolores was guarding, but Monk got very beat up, so we made them their own house. 

Cactus, a Roller Pigeon, came in March 2023, after being at a wildlife rescue in Sacramento. He was found unable to care for himself in the wild. Cactus is unable to fly, but hops up and down a perch ladder to get to the highest perches. Cactus was very quiet until our 2nd flock of pigeons arrived, and then he perked up and started impressing as many ladies and gentlemen as he could. This made an impression on Onion, who divorced her partner and paired with Cactus. He loves to collect nesting materials, and whenever we put sticks or leaves on the ground, he is always the first to collect it.

Celeste came to us from Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento in January 2024. Celeste is a female pigeon, mated to Orion. After a lot of fighting, Orion and Celeste secured a nesting box and started incubating feggs.

Chloe came to us with the Palomacy flock that was living in a foster aviary. Chloe is paired with Jade. Chloe is very friendly and will readily come up to eat out of our hands. She currently has not selected a nesting box yet, although Jade is trying to convince her to take residence in The Cabin (one of the open nesting boxes at Oak Rock). 

Coco is a Rock Pigeon who arrived at Oak Rock Animal Preserve in March 2023. He is one of several pigeons rescued by WCA, found unable to care for himself in the wild. Coco is a male, as he sometimes struts and coos walking on the strut boards in the aviary, trying to impress the females. His favorite female is Pandora, and he often chases after her or fights with her mate, Jazz.

Cookie was found in Richmond, CA on someone's porch - unable to fly, tired, and hungry. A UC Berkeley PhD student took him in and fed her, then rehomed him to us. Cookie was thin and malnourished from being lost. He fit right in with our flock and tried to steal Steve's heart from Lasko. 

Corn is a Racing pigeon, a breed known for their ability to fly long distances. We think Corn may have gotten lost (or maybe didn't want to go home) since he was found in the wild, unable to survive by himself. Corn is a little spicy with Sparkle, as the two bicker with each other when they get to close! His is a single pigeon, but he doesn't seem to desperate to find a mate, because when we introduced Mopsy, he didn't try to win her attention that much. Corn's best friend in the world is Shaman. They sleep next to each other and love spending their mornings sitting on a branch together.

Cotton came to us from Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento in January 2024. Cotton likes hanging out with Pear on the ground. Cotton and her mate Lefty, now dominate the top of one of the nesting box towers and is happy to fight with you if you try to steal her eggs and feggs.

Dolores came to us with the Palomacy flock that was living in a foster aviary. Dolores was paired with Chabot until Chabot passed away. After Dolores was named, his caretakers soon discovered he was a male. He was initially thought to be female based on his quiet, easy-going behaviors. When he was paired with Chabot, he had the most nesting boxes of any pigeon at Oak Rock, at a startling number of three ferociously guarded nesting boxes. 

Duo came with a flock of 12 from OAS. We think Duo is a male, as he's always strutting his stuff to impress the ladies. He is bonded with Avi and helped Avi scope out a nest. He is full of personality, as he is always trying to impress someone, and bickers with his flockmates. He kicked some of the first pigeons out of the nesting box to make a nest for Avi - true love!

Eagle was with his previous home for 5 months; his owner had found him injured, and allowed him a safe home to recover for several months before rehoming with Oak Rock Animal Preserve. Eagle was very attached to his previous owner and would sit on his head and shoulder. Now that Eagle is with a flock, we hope he'll show the same true love to a pigeon that he showed his previous owner. 

Esme came to us from Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento in January 2024. Esmè is a female who is mated to Winke. She is shy and prefers to cuddle in the corner with Wink rather than hang out with the rest of the flock.

Gumby is part of the OAS flock of 12. She is mated with Shaman, and is incredibly in love. She and Shaman are inseparable, and wherever Gumby moves, Shaman is 0.5 inches from her. Shaman rarely spends time with her in the nesting box, but fights ferociously with anyone who shows off to her in the nesting box.

Haiku is a Indian Fantail pigeon rescued by East Bay Regional Parks at Don Castro Regional Park in April 2023. Haiku found her mate at Oak Rock Animal Preserve and paired up with Lychee. She is very ready to eat out of people's hands when they come in the aviary.

Homer was found in his rescuer's backyard, after being attacked by a hawk. After the attack, Homer hung around the backyard and didn't leave. The homeowner took him in, and found us for safe rehoming in March 2024.

Hootie came to us with the Palomacy flock that was living in a foster aviary. Hootie is paired with Riley. Hootie is a sassy girl who defends her fake eggs fiercely. She and Riley like to perch on the top of the nesting box tower overlooking everyone. When it's feeding time, she immediately flaps to let everyone know it's feeding time. 

Hunter is an Indian Fantail pigeon rescued by East Bay Regional Parks at Don Castro Regional Park in April 2023. Hunter immediately started nesting upon arrival to Oak Rock Animal Preserve and she is paired with Minka. She will walk next to a human  when they are walking next to, but outside of the aviary, hoping it is feeding time. She is one of the friendliest pigeons at Oak Rock. 

Jade came to us with the Palomacy flock that was living in a foster aviary. Jade was paired with Chloe (who passed away July 2024). Jade has a left wing that hangs down when he stands, but he is able to fly normally. 

Jazz is part of the OAS flock of 12. Jazz is paired with Pandora. Jazz takes turn with Pandora incubating fake eggs in the nest. He used to be a quiet bird until he met some competition at Oak Rock Animal Preserve and now he likes to show off to everyone. 

Juliet was found in Modesto in a kind person's backyard, and after a month of not leaving the backyard, the homeowner knew she needed to find a permanent home for her. Juliet is a fancy pigeon breed - a Dutch Capuchine, and loves to look at herself in the mirror with all her fancy feathers. She came to us in June 2024 - thin and quiet, but is recovering well from her journey to find her permanent home with us. 

Kestrel is part of the OAS flock of 12. We think Kestrel is bonded with Swatch. Kestrel's favorite hobby is sitting on the perch with Swatch. Though they do not usually show affection, we know that they really like each other, and have fun making their nest together. 

Soon after arrival at our sanctuary, Kiwi bonded with Onion. Kiwi exhibits typical male behaviors - strutting around, making lots of noise, trying to impress his woman. He is a small pigeon, but big in personality with his noises! In July 2023, however, Onion was impressed with another ale pigeon and she ended up leaving Kiwi for Cactus. This hasn't affected Kiwi's confidence, as he is still strutting and trying to continue to impress Onion.

Kwame is part of the OAS flock of 12. Kwame is full of sass, as he loves to show everyone that he deserves a bath before everyone else, and that he deserves all the attention from the ladies. He seems to have his eye on Virtue, even though Virtue doesn't seem to notice him. At OAS, he once escaped the aviary by flying out when a volunteer opened the door. He did the same at Oak Rock Animal Preserve, and took Virtue with him. They had a field day flying around within site of the aviary, and then we were able to catch both of them safely. He and Onion often fight, and when they were first introduced, he constantly fought with Onion over who would take a bath first.

Lasko came to us from Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento in January 2024. Lasko is a Mookee pigeon mated to Steve, and loves to assert his dominance. 

Lefty came to us from Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento in January 2024. Lefty is missing is left eye, but that does not stop him from challenging every pigeon who tries to impress his mate Cotton.

Lychee is a roller pigeon rescued by East Bay Regional Parks at Don Castro Regional Park in April 2023. Lychee has found love at Oak Rock Animal Preserve, and bonded with Haiku. He is a feisty small guy and likes to pick fights with others over nests and ladies. 

Minka is an Indian fantail pigeon rescued by East Bay Regional Parks at Don Castro Regional Park in April 2023. Minka is paired with Hunter. He is a feisty pigeon when it comes to Lychee or Haiku, but he is also good friends with Jade and Bertha. Minka is also very protective of Hunter; whenever someone picks her up, he will coo and show off until she is released.

Mocha, paired with Pidgeot, came to us with the Palomacy flock that was living in a foster aviary. Mocha seems to be the top pigeon in his aviary and the other birds seem to listen to him (OK maybe he's just really bossy and they all listen because he's bossy). 

Monk, paired with Bertha, came to us with the Palomacy flock that was living in a foster aviary. Monk is easy-going, perhaps because she has our largest bird (Bertha) by her side. She and Bertha keep getting displaced from their chosen nest, so we built a special nesting box for them separate from the others. 

Mopsy  came to Oak Rock Animal Preserve in July 2023, after being abandoned with several flockmates at Niles Canyon. Palomacy, a pigeon & dove rescue group, caught her and many of her flock to rehome them safely.  She immediately took to Sparkle and she started laying eggs on the aviary floor, without choosing a nest. Now they currently have a nesting basket, and never bite or flap when we check for eggs. She also has a dragging tail, and was fortunate enough to choose a mate that was very respectful about not stepping on her tail.

Onion came to Oak Rock Animal Preserve in March 2023, and was immediately impressed with Kiwi's song and dance. They nested together and laid eggs together until July 2023, when Onion decided to leave Kiwi and pair with Cactus. Troublemaker!

Orion came to us from Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento in January 2024. Orion is a male, who is a Fantail-Rock pigeon mix. He is a loving mate to Celeste, and never misses a chance to coo at her from a nesting box when Lasko isn't looking. 

Pandora came with the OAS flock of 12. She is bonded with Jazz. Pandora is a quiet pigeon who likes to blend in with the flock and not create a fuss. When she was living at OAS, she needed surgery to remove a wire that she'd accidentally eaten. We're happy to say she's acting normal and completely healed. She likes to sit in the nest with Jazz during her free time. 

Pear came to us from Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento in January 2024. Pear likes to hang out with Cotton and LOVES her mate Coco who was in the first flock of pigeons but didn't get a mate. Coco loves to impress Pear and constantly finds her the best pieces of straw for their nest.

Pidgeot, paired with Mocha, came to us with the Palomacy flock that was living in a foster aviary. She is one of the sweetest birds, and while other birds bit and flap to protect their eggs, Pidgeot is gentle with us when we're switching her real egg with a fake egg. 

Piper came with the OAS flock of 12. He is bonded with Baby Spice. Piper usually likes to stick to sitting in his nest, unless he needs to eat. He doesn't show off that much, but Baby Spice is sure impressed with him.  Since he can't fly that well, and needs to get up to his nesting box by hopping near Cactus's, he and Cactus have worked and agreement: Piper will not steal anymore of Cactus's ladies, and Cactus will let him near his nesting box. 

Riley, paired with Hootie, came to us with the Palomacy flock that was living in a foster aviary. Riley likes to sit on the top of the nesting box tower and doesn't let anyone on there. Other birds show off to Hootie and he interferes by trying to show off more. He is pretty much a mirror image of Kwame. The two are so similar! 

Roxy Poppy showed up at Jensen Elementary School ready to socialize, and didn't leave. The Principal of the school contacted us to take it in. After an exciting lunchtime for the kids where Roxy flew up into the rafters while trying to escape, the kids had to exit the cafeteria so the school staff could catch her safely. Luckily, Roxy Poppy was caught by caring people and brought to Oak Rock Animal Preserve in October 2023. The staff at the elementary school named her Poppy; our kids named her Roxy, so we kept both names. 

Shaman was at OAS for close to 1 yr or more before being adopted by Oak Rock Animal Preserve. He is an Indian fantail pigeon, which is a type of pigeon with a very ornate tail that stands up when strutting. Shaman knows he's beautiful, but he only has eyes for Gumby. He loves hanging out in the mornings with Corn.

Sparkle is a Rock Pigeon that came to us in March 2023. Rock pigeons are also called "Common Pigeons" or "Common Doves". They are the breed most often seen in urban areas. This breed was used in World Wars I and II to carry messages for the US Army Signal Corps. Pigeons used for messages ("Messenger pigeons") risked their lives to save lives of our military. While Oak Rock Animal Preserve does not condone breeding pigeons or using them for homing or racing, we have tremendous respect for our past military pigeons who saved many lives. Sparkle was a quiet pigeon before Mopsy arrived, but them his whole world brightened. He is very polite when showing off, and never steps on Mospy's dragging tail.

Steve came to us from Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento in January 2024. Steve is a female, mated to Lasko. 

Swatch came from OAS with the flock of 12. Swatch is paired with Kestrel, and is very sweet unless she has an egg. If you try to take her egg away, she protects it vigorously! She is friends with Piper, but their relationship goes no farther than friends. 

Swizzle came to us from Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento in January 2024. Swizzle is an extremely shy pigeon and is not fond of humans at all. However, they enjoy the company of their other flockmates. 

Thorn Bobby was found by our Board member and Secretary - Kim. She walked right up to Kim, hungry and tired. Kim's kids named her Bobby. Our kids named her Thorn. It is likely that Thorn Bobby was in a race and didn't make it home. We took her in and she immediately got along with our pigeons. She is the smallest of our pigeons and one of the tamest. 

Vornado came with Mopsy from Palomacy, after several pigeons were abandoned at Niles Canyon Park, and caught safely. After a new pigeon joined the flock, he was determined for her affection and after a lot of flirting, he caught the eye of Thorn Bobby who he is now happily mated to.

Waffles was being fostered for WildCare San Rafael by a kind pigeon lover who works for them. Waffles' foster parent knew he would do best in an aviary given his shy temperament, so we took him in so his foster parent could welcome into their home some new pigeons that were facing euthanasia. By taking in Waffles, we saved more pigeons!

Wink came to us from Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento in January 2024. Wink is a male pigeon, mated to Esmè, and enjoys the afternoons peacefully sitting on a branch with her.