Thousands of racing pigeons are released in the 'Up North Combine' liberation from the Kilton Forest Show Ground in Worksop, Nottinghamshire on August 15, 2015. A total of around 20,000 birds were released in six sections, dependent on the distance of their lofts from the liberation site, with some birds flying for over 200 miles. AFP PHOTO / OLI SCARFF (Photo credit should read OLI SCARFF,OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images)