The birds used are in white “dove†releases are actually white homing pigeons which are related to doves. Actual doves are too fragile to make the flight home and do not have a natural homing sensor to even have the ability to find their way home. White homing pigeons are slightly larger, have the homing ability, and are stronger flyers, but the average person would not be able to tell the difference between a dove and a white homing pigeon.
In order to ensure that the birds arrive safely home they require on site training prior to the event. Different birds will take flight in different directions and can only travel a certain distance, so the location of the event is important when requesting the birds.
On the day of the event the birds will be released at any desired time in any safe location. The number of white birds is in the discretion of the customer. The cost depends on distance the white homing pigeons will need to travel and the number of birds desired.
It is truly a beautiful site when white birds fly up into the air at once at the opportune time.