West Seattle scene: The birdman of Alki

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From WSB contributing photographer Matt Durham: Tuesday morning, “Dan” walks and feeds the pigeons on Alki Beach. Dan can often be seen walking Alki Beach with two or three pigeons perched on his shoulders or tucked under his arms.

(Prints of Matt’s WSB photos and his other work are available through his site, MattDurhamPhotography.com.)

4 Replies to "West Seattle scene: The birdman of Alki"

  • Picklemom November 28, 2007 (12:49 am)

    Great photo! Thanks for posting it. I hope I don’t see any lame remarks about “rats with wings.” After all, some people might be considered “monkeys without tails.” Plus, humans carry more disease than pigeons do.

  • JumboJim November 28, 2007 (4:45 pm)

    I like pigeons. Pigeons are beautiful fliers and pretty cool looking up close too. Wish I could have a whole coop full of domesticated ones….

  • The Velvet Bulldog November 28, 2007 (5:18 pm)

    I didn’t know we had a birdman – that’s cool. I recently watched “The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill” which was a great documentary about another “birdman” in San Francisco – I recommend it.

  • Jan November 28, 2007 (7:20 pm)

    Velvet Bulldog…I loved that movie….:) This is a great picture….thanks Matt…

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