Results: Patriotic Pigeon Builds Nest Out Of Stolen Poppies

Staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Canberra, Australia finally discovered why so many poppies were missing when they spotted a pigeon's new home near a stained glass window at The Australian War Memorial. The pigeon had been "stealing" poppies to build its nest, and the results were quite impressive and definitely patriotic. Once the pigeon has finished with its nest, it will be cleared. Until then, visitors are enjoying the unusual memorial. Are you impressed with this nest?

The staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier said the unusual tribute is a "reminder of the powerful bond between man and beast on the battlefield". Pigeons were often deployed on the battlefield to send messages beyond enemy lines, and where radio signals failed in difficult or mountainous terrain during World War Two, the birds were also relied on. Did you know about the use of pigeons during war times?

The PDSA Dickin Medal was instituted in 1943 in the United Kingdom by Maria Dickin to honour the work of animals in World War II. 32 messenger pigeons have received the award, as well as 34 dogs, four horses and a cat. Do you like the idea that animals receive awards for their historic contributions during wartime?

The 2007 play and 2011 movie "War Horse" was a deeply moving story of the million British horses who served in WWI. Did you ever see either the movie or play "War Horse"?