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Re: 10 Really Weird Crow Facts

adamo_poeta — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:51:58 -0000

This past weekend I think I witnessed a large murder of crows kill one crow. It was in Jericho park in Vancouver where there are a lot of them. I've seen a group of 5-6 attack 1 crow before in the same park but different spot (it plopped on the ground passively taking the beating/ plucking until I stepped in and they got dispersed), but this time when I came around there were at least 20 crows in the tree gawking, with a handful on the ground plucking at the victim while it laid on its back.

I was on the bike so I drove through to disperse them thinking the attacked one would get up and go but it just laid there with its eyes and beak open, and I could see its little red tongue, but I think it was still breathing. The crows didn't come back to pluck at it but they continued to make noise and most stayed in the same tree while some flew a bit further. I asked a fellow onlooker what happened and she said she thinks they just killed it, it fell from the tree. I could not stay long and was afraid to get closer and get attacked myself so I left (the crow never moved), and when I came back several hours later it was no longer there...

Re: The 10 Best and Worst Things to Feed a Crow

Willka — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 23:13:39 -0000

How is it going with the babycrow? dont forget the water. Youll have to take it to tne vet, or maybe go to the zoo for help.(?)

Re: Yata-Garasu – The Ravens of Japanese Myth

Chompy Fgs — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:38:35 -0000

I was SO hoping for someone to say something along those lines.

Re: 10 Really Weird Crow Facts

Annerose Schichhold — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 17:42:25 -0000

I live in the country, not far from us is a little wood full common crows and their nests. They don't bother, us we don't bother them. But there is also a pair of hooded crow, most likely a couple as they are always together. I don't think they live in the same wood, but on a large, single tree closer to the house. We live here 2 years now and every single morning we've been woken by the two of them knocking on our windows. In the Winter it is 8.30 on the dot when they start with their knocking. In the Summer it can start as early as 3.30, sometimes just for a few times, sometimes up to whenever movement starts inside the house. It can not be the reflection of the window as they use different windows every time, upstairs as well as downstairs. Often both hooded crows start knocking on two different windows on different ends of the house. Its like a game they play. The first crow goes knock knock knock the second answers from another window knock knock knock and back to the first etc. often for hours. They always knock in intervals of 3 to each other. It drives our dogs totally mad and leaves us sleep deprived on a regular basis. Normal tricks like crow stickers or figurines, shiny CD's etc. in the window don't work with those guys. They are just too clever to fall for the regular tactics. I would not hurt such intelligent creatures (or any creature) in any way, but two years is a long time to put up with their messing and I know how old they can get......Any suggestions or similar experiences anyone? Because moving house is not an option.........

Re: Crows & Ravens : The Difference

Elbee — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 07:11:23 -0000

Saw a bird once, though 'my goodness that is a big crow like thing, that's got to be a raven!' No, turns out that it was just a species of crow that I'm not used to seeing since my hometown is full of mostly hooded crows, which are small and adorable. Turns out Ravens get a lot, lot bigger then that.

Re: 10 Really Weird Crow Facts

Wendy Robertson — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 17:50:38 -0000

what a lovely story.. i love crows..:-)

Re: Crows & Ravens : The Difference

Vic Neufeld — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 18:16:09 -0000

A raven is a crow on steriods

Re: 10 Really Weird Crow Facts

Amerie Lovesumuch — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 18:46:35 -0000

I have one crow that followed me through the years. I have moved from house to house in the same town.As I type this he is in the tree above me. I have lost 2 of my cats due to age. I am so sad, and I think the Crow knows because he does tricks to make me laugh. I am great full to have such a pal.

Re: The 10 Best and Worst Things to Feed a Crow

Femma Nagh — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 02:31:44 -0000

I found a baby crow , and this is the second one , I did not do any thing with first one , cuz
the family were there and I thought they will take care of the baby , but she died , today I saw the second baby from the same tree and the same family , I waited till 9:30 pm nothing happened , also there is allot of cats , raccoons , afraid will get her or she will dies just like her sister. I took her home for the night , I fed her some ground beef just a bit and she ate it . but didn't like bread or the cat food. what should I do next , I can't get her back on the tree , and its located at an intersection , please help me to help her. I love crows and don't want her to die. thanks, I live in Canada. BC.

Re: When Grackles Attack

D J — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 21:17:50 -0000

Today I was attacked by a grackle right my the McDonalds as I was coming out the door not even 3 seconds all of a sudden a grackle dive-bombed me right on top of my head, in my hair then flew off. I was not harmed Perhaps as this article says there were some chicks around that I did not see. It was quite a shock, but as I said no harm done. This happened in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Re: Key Gross: The Inquisitive Raven

Lee Stevens — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 21:47:52 -0000

I would love to use this for my bands album cover were called THE DEADC ROWS FROM THE UK

Re: 10 Really Weird Crow Facts

Black Crow Road — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 09:10:38 -0000

Im an anthropologist, but am fascinated by crows intelligence and see that their behaviour sometimes might be better understood to some degree by comparing it with human social behaviour. As I see it, your regular supply of a high quality food has triggered social hierarchy mechanisms within the murder. That is, there possibly exists a class system within the crow's culture, like a chief system. So that he (she) and his(her) family or offsiders have first right to the best resources, supplied by you. They have heard about the quality supply of egg yolk and are insisting that their rights and privileges be respected by the other crows. I have seen myself when a very mature crow got permitted first picks.

Re: 10 Really Weird Crow Facts

Black Crow Road — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 08:49:28 -0000

I have wondered at the times when all the crows disappear, and your theory is understandable, such mystical creatures.

Re: Yata-Garasu – The Ravens of Japanese Myth

Brett Walters — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 23:59:17 -0000

So this is the spirit that kept stealing my draw phases. . . .

Re: Emergency Care for Baby Crows

trisam — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 05:46:32 -0000

Hi
I found a similar looking fledging raven. His one eye was puffed up like a balloon and had this white goey discharge. Before the cats in the vicinity could see him. I brought him home. Initially I wiped off the discharge with cotton soaked in coconut oil. Later on, used wet and dry cotton. After that applied natural aloe vera gel. Discharge has stopped.
Initially he wouldn't eat so I started off with milk . I put some on a tiny toy spoon and kept it under the pointed end of his beak. 2-3 he slipped through the gap . One week later he is much healthier. Making lots kf noise esplly when he is hungry. Currently I am feeding him with puppy pedigree gravy chunks, lil banana some rice. He hasn't learnt to fly but he sometimes sits at the end of the cage. He has started flapping his wings though. Today I even tried raw strands of chicken. A friend suggested feeding cerelac baby food . Hope this helps.

Re: 10 Really Weird Crow Facts

Dianne Hansen Vigo Jackel — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 17:08:33 -0000

My admiration for crows has grown! I have witnesses crows saving my homing pigeons several times. They're so smart, they anticipate that when I let the pigeons out to fly, the Hawks will come to hunt. So before the Hawks even arrive, as soon as I let the pigeons out, a few crows will fly over on sentry duty. A few minutes later, as the Hawks start to fly toward the birds, the 2 crows send out an alarm. All of a sudden, there are several crows sounding the hawk alarm, two or three crows will circle and peck at one of two Hawks at a time, slowly moving them out of the vicinity.

Once the Hawks are gone, the crows come back cawing as if reporting on the success of their attack. They've never harmed the pigeons. They seem like they're tryjng to protect them, in fact.

Re: The 10 Best and Worst Things to Feed a Crow

Lisa Green — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 14:29:31 -0000

Hi Sherbeth, I hope by now the crow is good enough to fly. What area are you in? I found a crow a few weeks ago but luckily I live near Project Wildlife, the poor crow had a broken wing. It's friend/mom/sibbling was hovering near him trying to help. They live in families. they fix the animals up and re-release them where you found them. Make sure the crow has lots of water to drink at will. also as much as we love to keep the wild life we find as well. because WE become attached it is not good for the animal, they are already attached to the birds/animals they were born with. and they always never make it in captivity. They need miles to fly and to mate and nest. It is cruel to keep a wild bird in captivity. If you still have the bird and it is missing an eye that may be a problem. can you let me know what area you live in and I can see if there is anywhere you might be able to take him? lisegreen@gmail.com :)

Re: Emergency Care for Baby Crows

Daniel — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 19:32:56 -0000

Went to water my plants in the backyard about 20 minutes ago when I noticed a fledgling, upon noticing so did my German Shepard and snapped it up for about 3-4 seconds before I made him let go. Grabbed a paper towel and lowered him over the fence into our golf course. I didn't get to see if it was too injured but it was moving about and the parents still seemed in the tree above. Hope the little guy is okay, I love birds and I just hate when I see them die, abandoned or screaming in pain (little guy was screaming while my dog snatched him up). :c

Re: The 10 Best and Worst Things to Feed a Crow

Rick Tocchet — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 17:52:45 -0000

Crows love meat, chicken, egg yolks, and unsalted peanuts. I love the assertive ones that just fly in and go to town.

Re: The 10 Best and Worst Things to Feed a Crow

Axel Lieber — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 03:15:40 -0000

sempreluna, you seem to know a lot about crows. I picked up a fledgling a couple of days ago thinking it was an injured adult. No parents were in sight, by the way, and the area is crawling with cats. Although this sucker might just be big enough not to be in their prey spectrum anymore. Anyway, now I know it's a fledgling. Eyes are blue, feathers not fully grown, doesn't fly yet, and it is easy to pick up. BUT a friend of mine who knows birds well - especially parrots - took a look via a video I sent him and confirmed what I also thought I saw: its feet are paralyzed, which apparently is a common symptom of poisoning, maybe heavy metal poisoning. I am trying to find a vet who is ready to deal with this issue but at the same time I understand I must return this bird to the site where I found it asap. Would you advocate skipping the vet visit and returning the bird immediately?

Re: The 10 Best and Worst Things to Feed a Crow

Sherbetthealpaca — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 18:29:26 -0000

Hi guys. Earlier today I found a disheveled crow that was unable to fly and far to clumsy to escape any likely predators. When my dogs spotted him I called them away and on closer inspection saw that it was missing its right eye. I couldn't take it to the vet today as they where closed when I got the bird home. Tomorrow is Sunday so I can't take it then. I've given it some tinned dog food (wet) and a bowl of water and put it in a covered box. It got out earlier and got onto my mum's desk and I don't see a way it could have gotten there without flying. It is recovering fast but my mum and I aren't sure we can let it go, emotionally for us and physically for it. Over saving it from my dogs, carrying it home, naming it (Phouka) and singing to it I've become quite attached. Is it legal for me to keep it?
Thanks, sherbetthealpaca

Re: The 10 Best and Worst Things to Feed a Crow

LeeAnn Bailey — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 13:00:44 -0000

I did not step over the imaginary so called line. You want to make an over competitive child that has no rules or boundaries that is fine. If you want a child that is not ready for 1st Grade (American) or primary 2 (British) That is fine. I stopped. But on the contrary I have not been cyber bullying. You have and it is called liable according to law, which I have already asked a lawyer. I have also reported you to Cambridge who does not think pre-school teachers play all day. I would recommend that you cease and desist all further communication at once or be held liable.

Re: The 10 Best and Worst Things to Feed a Crow

Sherri Benjamin — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 11:30:13 -0000

Yes because you attacked me personally - go read your thread again. YOU made it personal. I've read through your other posts to people and you make a habit of using derogatory language against people you don't know. Word to the wise - it's called cyber bullying and you continue to step over the line. If you hadn't taken it upon youself to seek out other posts of mine and spread more vitrol, then I wouldn't have given you the time of day because people like you are generally not worth it. But you stepped over the line and you know it. So take your own advice - behave yourself - and stop communicating and I will stop responding to you.

Re: The 10 Best and Worst Things to Feed a Crow

LeeAnn Bailey — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 10:14:57 -0000

On a Cambridge University website, where people professional teachers like myself, Lecturers and parents had a discussion on an Early Learning article. There I gave my humble opinion about early learners competition and you then insulted preschool teachers, indicated that early learners learnt nothing but played all day and started getting very personal with me by saying you wouldn't want me to teach your children, amongst other many hateful comments.. Lady, I don't know you, I don't want to know you, so for the last time, please behave yourself on the Internet, and leave me alone! I want nothing to do with you.

Re: 10 Really Weird Crow Facts

Jason Shwagner — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 21:01:02 -0000

You know Jamie I don't doubt it one bit. Crows are so intelligent and are well known to recognize faces and people even after many years of not seeing them. I saw a show stating they even have funerals of sorts and mourn their dead family. It is so easy to dismiss them because they are everywhere but they are extremely smart and to be respected. I would gladly rescue and adopt a baby if the need ever arises.