What’s more New York than a pigeon? Well… how about a pigeon living in a Soho loft with better lighting than your last apartment?

This week’s New Yorker of the Week is Pidge the Pigeon, rescued in Williamsburg by the endlessly cool and sweet Abby Jardine. The two now share a downtown apartment that can only be described as a Pigeon Paradise—think natural light, high ceilings, and a very chic perch situation.

You might be wondering: Nora, Hanna, how exactly do you interview a pigeon?
Fair question. Let’s just say, like our chat with Lola the Mets dog (see ep 1!), some things defy explanation—you’ll have to listen (and watch) to believe it. And yes, we recommend catching this one on YouTube or Spotify (because that’s a thing now!) to fully appreciate Pidge in her natural urban habitat.

From nesting beside Abby’s beside to strutting through NYC in a designer purse, Pidge is honestly living better than all of us. Abby walks us through what it really means to be a pigeon mom in New York, and trust us: it’s as delightful and surprising as it sounds.

Truly, it doesn’t get more NYC than this. Enjoy! Xx

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