Season 16

The Guy With The Pigeon On His Head

Brian Buckbee had no idea his life would change forever after he brought an injured pigeon home. He was battling a mysterious illness and feeling lonely and isolated. Together, Brian and Two-Step the pigeon would form an unexpected friendship that is full of heartwarming surprises. Be sure to grab a copy of Brian's book We Should All Be Birds and check out his website http://www.weshouldallbebirds.com/

A man with wet, long dark hair and a beard, wearing a blue jacket, takes a selfie with a pigeon perched on his shoulder indoors.

Episode 1 of Season 16 - The Guy With The Pigeon On His Head

Brian Buckbee had no idea his life would change forever after he brought an injured pigeon home. He was battling a mysterious illness and feeling lonely and isolated. Together, Brian and Two-Step the pigeon would form an unexpected friendship that is full of heartwarming surprises. Be sure to grab a copy of Brian's book We Should All Be Birds and check out his website http://www.weshouldallbebirds.com/

Silhouette of a pigeon on a glowing circular light fixture against a blue wall.
Two pigeons perched inside a wooden enclosure with a dark blanket underneath.
A man with dark hair and a beard taking a selfie in a mirror while holding a pigeon on his finger. The man is wearing a dark button-up shirt and is smiling. The pigeon has iridescent purple and gray feathers.
Watercolor illustration of a lion with a certificate ribbon around its neck, featuring the text 'Humanature Wyoming Public Media'.
A pigeon standing indoors with a blurred living room background, including a chair, framed pictures, and a potted plant.
Decorated Christmas tree with a bird perched on top, featuring ornaments, tinsel, and string lights.
Close-up of a pigeon standing on grass with a mix of green and brown patches.
Close-up of a bird's face, showing detailed feathers, a white patch on the beak, and orange eyes.
A pigeon standing on a black frying pan on a stove. There is a white oven in the background with control knobs and a red indicator light.
A racing pigeon in mid-flight with wings spread, perched on a stone edge with a blurred background.

The Guy With The Pigeon On His Head

Dear Listeners,

It’s a bit late but Happy New Year! I am so excited to be kicking off 2026 with a brand new season of HumaNature and I hope you love these stories as much as I do.

Our first episode is for all the bird lovers out there. Brian Buckbee’s life was turned upside down by a mysterious illness he contracted while traveling through Asia. He felt isolated, alone and was in constant pain but still managed to take walks around his neighborhood most days. And it was on one of these walks that Brian stumbled across an injured pigeon in need of help. He took the bird home to nurse it back to health, a decision that would change his life forever.

This episode is raw and beautiful. Brian was so open and vulnerable when we spoke and at times I could even hear little pigeon noises in the background. If you enjoy this story please share it with your friends and family and be sure to grab a copy of Brian’s debut memoir We Should All Be Birds. I read it all in one sitting and was so moved. Also make sure to check out his website www.weshouldallbebirds.com for more information.

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That’s all for now folks, until next time!

-Megan Feighery