From Hawk Bait - Irwin Lofts
22 ERIE 4420
BC, C
Bred by Gina Irwin. A cross between an Eddie Abramoski long-distance Houben (and winner @ 400 miles) with a hen bred by Larry Campeau (VDC Loft). This guy won 1st place @ 150 miles, and is a full brother to “4443” - winner of Bird of the Year for the ERPC and #1 Ace Pigeon Young Bird for PA (2022)
Gina Irwin races under the banner “Hawk Bait – Irwin Loft”, and races with a family of birds that has adorned her with top accolades in a short time that she has been racing. Havin been influenced by her father Tim Merski growing up, and with his assistance, she’s shown the flying and breeding skills learned from dad to not only find her loft at the top of many races, but the ability to stay there. Here are a few accolades recently won by Hawk Bait – Irwin Lofts;
· AU Registered Champion (22 BUF 721)
· AU #1 Ace Pigeon Young Bird for Pennsylvania (2022, winning 3 x 1st place)
· AU #2 Ace Pigeon Young Bird for Pennsylvania (2023)
· AU National Hall of Fame Young Bird – (23 ERIE 6245)
· AU National Old Bird Ace Pigeon Middle Distance (#1 PA ’24, 22 ERIE 4443)
· AU National Old Bird Ace Pigeon Long Distance (#2 PA ’24, 21 ERIE 2288)
· 1st place in the 2024 annual YB Memorial race
· Won races on 5 of 7 weeks in the 2024 YB series
· AU National Old Bird Champion Loft – All Distance (2024)
· AU National Young Bird Champion Loft (2024)
· One of only 304 winners of AU National President’s Cup (178)
