#CrowUpdate (no pics) So I haven't seen the crows much during the past few days (one reason could be the cold). I also noticed some other crows (the "south crows" probably) flying around the park a little bit too much.
Well, I got a picture of the situation a few minutes ago. I was at my desk when I saw a crow flying and landing on a pole, but... I can't explain... I could tell right away it wasn't one of "my" crows. ⤵️
Keep us posted please!
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#CrowUpdate kind of. The picture is from yesterday on campus. It's a crow completely unfazed that I'm walking right past it, and that I'm stopping to take a picture. He just looked at me for a second and resumed eating.
I kinda wish "my" crows were so unworried about humans, but they don't have hundreds of humans walking around them daily without paying attention to them.
On a side note, I haven't seen "my" crows in three days. I'm getting a bit worried. ⤵️
Mr Crow was not in the mood to come down this morning (yesterday evening either). It's that time of the year again when it's cold, and his wings are damaged and he conserves his energy as much as possible.
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He did come down a little later, while I was bringing my son to school.
I'm really wondering what's up with his wings. Every winter now many big feathers get broken. I always assumed it came from fights with black kites and unfriendly crows, but Ms Crow is fine, and while it's not uncommon for crows to get some damage on their wings, it's never that bad with other crows. I'm starting to wonder if he has a condition that makes his feather more fragile? No idea.
Mr Crow was not in the mood to come down this morning (yesterday evening either). It's that time of the year again when it's cold, and his wings are damaged and he conserves his energy as much as possible.
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Mr Crow pondering where to hide his two peanuts.
Update: Funny how I don't usually post pictures of the #crows when their beaks are full of peanuts because they're not the best pics in my opinion. But I guess y'all disagree as it's probably my most popular crow picture in a long time if not ever.
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I'm pretty happy with this picture of Mr Crow from this morning.
(that's all, probably the shortest #CrowUpdate ever)
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I'm pretty happy with this picture I took of Mr Crow landing this morning.
We can see that his wings are not in their best shape (it's been three winters in a row now that he had feathers breaking) but he's fine otherwise.
A few seconds earlier, he was on
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Good morning Mr Crow. Wow, you're hungry this morning.
(fun fact: later, I was on the balcony, and Ms Crow landed on the guardrail - something she never does when I'm there - and she quickly realized it "wow, what am I doing there?" and flew of to the closest pole. It's partly my fault, when I heard her land, I shouldn't have turned around and spoken to her).
Basically, the crows were hiding in trees (not usual in the morning, but more usual when it's very windy) and a kite attacked one of them (I couldn't tell who) as soon as they tried to leave the tree. No contact was made between the two birds, but it was a close call. I suspect that Mr Crow was also injured this way in the past.
Apart from that, not much. Ms Crow is fine and always comes and begs for peanuts when she sees me. (this is her on the neighbor's antenna here) ⤵️
I'll end today's already too long #CrowUpdate with an anecdote from last night that is also a first. I got home shortly before dusk. One crow (I couldn't tell if it was Mr or Ms) was standing on the usual pole (see above) but I heard more cawing and saw not one but two crows on the next pole. However, when other crows do that, intimidation happens between "my" crows and the invaders (it mostly consists in raising the feathers on their head) and usually the invaders leave. Yesterday? ⤵️
I haven't posted a #CrowUpdate in a while, not because nothing was happening, but because I didn't take any good pictures in a while. But I need to update you a bit of the latest developments.
It may be a bit long. I'll also recap a few things for the new followers coming from my other account and who may be interested.
Let's start with the basics: three years ago, I befriended two #crows (a couple) who live in the park next door (this is not them on the picture)
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#CrowUpdate I hadn't seen the crows in a few days ( knew they were fine, peanuts were eaten daily on the balcony), and since last night it's been extremely windy (the horrible winter wind coming from Korea or even Siberia). Not an ideal day for birds, and especially crows.
However, late this morning, I saw Ms Crow coming and checking out the balcony for peanuts. I hadn't put any, but I did under her watchful eye. Later, she called Mr Crow again and again, but I don't know if she found him. ⤵️
#CrowUpdate I hadn't seen the crows in a few days ( knew they were fine, peanuts were eaten daily on the balcony), and since last night it's been extremely windy (the horrible winter wind coming from Korea or even Siberia). Not an ideal day for birds, and especially crows.
However, late this morning, I saw Ms Crow coming and checking out the balcony for peanuts. I hadn't put any, but I did under her watchful eye. Later, she called Mr Crow again and again, but I don't know if she found him. ⤵️
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A few more pics of Ms Crow, as it's usually Mr Crow who gets the best shots (because he's usually the one coming closer, but this time he wasn't there).
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A few more pics of Ms Crow, as it's usually Mr Crow who gets the best shots (because he's usually the one coming closer, but this time he wasn't there).
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