White doves are actually homing pigeons with an innate ability to find their way home. What happens to the birds after they are released? The birds enjoy flying together. I only release close to home. Not over treacherous mountain ranges or long distances. The birds are trained to fly home over long distances using their innate homing instinct. When released the birds typically circle flying aroun
d the release spot several times to get oriented then within 1-2 minutes typically head off in the direction of Glenwood Springs where they live. Rarely the birds may fly straight home without circling, especially when released closer to home. They may also fly to a tree, building, or structure nearby for a few minutes before taking off. There is no guarantee that they will circle the release location although this is what typically happens
Details-Release Limitations
Rates $40-$160 to release a pair anywhere within a 75 mile radius of Glenwood Springs. (See below section on rates for more information). Fee includes the optional display of the birds for 1 hour before release. Depending on distance, weather conditions, and terrain max release altitude is 8,500’-10,000’. The well being of the birds comes first so I am unwilling to release them at greater distances from their home, over mountain ranges, or during severe weather. . RATES-CELEBRATORY EVENTS
The doves are available for all events as long as event conditions do not jeopardize the safety of the birds. Rates for Pair of Doves: Rates are $60 in Glenwood Springs. The rates are $100 if the release location is less than 20 minutes drive from GWS. The rate is $160 for any other distance less than 75 miles from Glenwood Springs. $20 per additional bird. FUNERAL RATES
These discounted rates only apply if released during a funeral ceremony. $40 in Glenwood Springs. $100 within 50 miles. For all other events, the normal rates apply. Includes 2 to 6 doves depending on distance and other factors. Discounted rates for funeral release only. WHY ROARING FORK DOVES? These doves are my pets. They are treated like royalty during their downtime. They live in a large well appointed loft in West Glenwood and fly on their own accord almost daily. They live a full happy life loaded with adventure! I am in it for the pigeons not the $$ you will not find a better rate around! Bird loss is unavoidable. Anyone who says otherwise is lying. The risk of losing a bird is incredibly small though just a fraction of a percentage for journeys under 50 miles. Although I have never lost a bird myself there is always a slight possibility a bird does not make it home. Other dove release services in the state are all along the front range, a very treacherous journey from the Roaring Fork valley. A huge advantage of releasing locally is a drastically reduced chance of anything happening to the birds. The odds of bird loss increases drastically with distance and physical obstacles like mountain ranges. I only release in the area from Glenwood Springs to Aspen and Vail to Rifle for the well being of my birds. I have a full time job in education. I just do this for fun and a little extra income in the summer. I love watching my birds fly and they love to fly! I hope to share the wonder and awe they inspire with everyone!
