Mystery Taiwanese racing pigeon turns up in Cayman

A racing pigeon bearing identification bands from Taiwan has turned up in Grand Cayman; a journey so improbable, it has left even seasoned observers searching for answers.

The bird was discovered at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, not far from the children’s splash pad, where its arrival went initially unnoticed among the everyday rhythms of the park.

For Peri Smalldon, who works with the Blue Iguana Conservation Programme, something about the bird immediately stood out. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:

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Published on: Apr 10, 2026 07:30 AM