Thank you for this video. I have been feeding two small flocks peanuts. They sit on my roof and call me when they want their peanuts. They have even brought me a marble and sparkly ornaments from xmas decorations. They are so entertaining.
I started feeding my neighborhood crows a few weeks ago, and the roosting flock made a brief stop at my house last night, which does not normally happen. There was so many that even the sounds of their wings flapping was loud. An incredible sight!
I've seen all of these! There's even a funny video circulating of city crows playing on a snow covered car! Rolling down the windshield in the snow like it's a slide, then getting to the top and doing it again. So much fun to watch, no matter what they're doing!
Love it! I feed a family of 6 crows every day. There's one of them who says "Hello!" whenever he/she sees me 😂🥰 I look forward to seeing them every day!
Sentinel crow?! That makes sense because every time I hike in this one area. I can always hear one crow Caw as I approach and reach a certain distance from their gathering area.
Thanks for this interesting video. I live in Europe and I have watched crows and jackdaws doing this - except from eating snow, as we don't have much snow in my area lately. I love watching the large flocks in the evening (or late afternoon) when they all gather for their sleeping places. I also love watching them flying in the storm - it's like they enjoy playing in the wind.
I have been following a murder "flock" of 2,330 crows in Kingston Ontario since December 14, it is now March 2. I get to observe and photograph them most days before sunrise and at sunset. You are quite correct, there is a lot to learn about their activities, and communications. Trying to understand what they are thinking. Crows never used to hang around here in the winter, but arrived early in the spring from Pennsylvania. Now with global warming, we are the new winter territory which I am documenting. Their average date of arrival from the south was February 19. The Kingston Field Naturalists has good reliable data going back to 1964 on crow numbers. From 1964 to 1975 they averaged finding 19 crows per day on a bird count day. From 1976 to 1987 it was up to 50 per day, It has soared over 1,000 only in the last couple of years, I can find that number any day now, if I can track them down because this all happens just at sunset, or before sunrise very much limiting viewing time. I am waiting to determine when they disburse for nesting in a few week which is suppose to happen in March. I have a thousand photos and short video of this and detailed daily notes to work with later. This is more than just bird watching, it is an historical event, coupled with climate change.
Great observations. I read a study that suggested the way crows organize themselves into groups each night at the roost helps them plan their foraging and scavenging activities the following day. Thanks for sharing!
They are quite amazing. In my valley the crows fly from mountains 4 miles to the east of town in the morning and head west in the plains and opposite mountains.
I've watched that ritual of evening flock of crows happen over and over again in my home town. I did not know they all slept together! Very interesting.
I have a tree outside my office window and I am watching a crow snap off the dead twigs on my tree. The dry twigs are brittle and they are just discarded and fall to the ground. There is quite a collection accumulating under the tree.
When the crows in my area of the Wisconsin(USA) go to roost, they fly over my work. Because I feed a few at my work, everyone thinks that I am calling these hundreds of crows. When in actuality they roost about the time I leave work. Regardless I love it.
Excellent video. I loved it. I'm learning more about crows here north of Seattle, Washington. I have some crows that know me. When I walk the dog there are 5-6 that follow me and I'll started throwing out some sesame treats for them. They expect it now. It's pretty amazing that they don't leave the block that they are usually at , they usually stay in their territory.
Yes definitely, it's fairly common for crows to act aggressively towards ravens. They compete over food, territory and possibly nest sites. Ravens will also raid nests and steal eggs/nestlings so crows do their best to keep them away. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much 💖. The communal roosting behavior is fascinating and I'd give anything to see where our two farm crows go at night! About a month ago, the third crow disappeared, so the remaining two are much busier switching out the sentinel duties. They don't have as much time to finish the breakfast I leave out for them so the ravens usually get it instead. I have heated, insulated water tubs for both the crows and my horses, but they all just stand next to them and eat snow 😂😂🤪. Do you know why they tend not to show up on bad weather days (cold/snowy)? Where do they stay??
Thanks for watching! It's a complex question that really just depends on your local area. I would look at where geographically your farm is located... for example: Are you up on a high exposed hill? Maybe they find a more sheltered place on those bad weather days. Is the wind blowing directly towards their roost from your farm during bad weather? Maybe they choose a different spot for more favorable winds. It could be any number of things like this.
We enjoy watching the crows around our neighbourhood. In the winter, they tend to leave the houses and hang out in a nearby park. Perhaps they're gathering together in bigger groups. I'm not really sure. We've also seen a raven which is unusual. It is usually near one of the fast food restaurants in a strip mall. I always thought that ravens didn't like the big cities but obviously, I'm wrong.
In the spring and summer, my daughter leaves food out for the crows and they have left "presents" for her in thanks (what we would consider garbage but the crows must think we would like such gifts).
It's much more common to see crows in the city because their populations are so much higher. But Ravens are definitely around, especially if there are nesting locations around the edges. Ravens tend to prefer more wilderness areas but they will also travel very long distances to forage in a variety of habitats. Thanks for sharing!
Neat...I have observed crows for years and even feed them. I have seen the behaviors you mention, minus the snow eating. I have observed several of their other (what I call) processes too. :)
Hello! I love the information that you are sharing. I love watching the crows (all birds actually) in my Southern California neighborhood. The crows definitely seem to run everything in the bird world as far as I can tell. The hawks just try to get by in the crow world around here.
Out of more than 30 species of bird that visit my garden, here in the UK, the crows are the most interesting to watch! I really enjoyed your video on the behaviour of a larger gathering of these beautiful birds as I only have a mated pair that I've been assisting for a couple of years by daily feeding/or as and when required. I like to think we've established a mutually balanced quid pro quo relationship - or should that be quid pro crow😄 haha! I must be doing something right as they seem to like leaving me gifts of pebbles, an old haircomb, or screwed up balls of foilwrap etc. Anyway, thank you so much for the video!👍😊
@@wmh1626 haha😄 I like your analogy!😂 Probably, but more than likely it's just me being presumptuous in thinking the articles are gifts from the crows! They put the pebbles etc down by their water bowl and leave them there, so I like to think it's a trade off for their food😊
I have always noticed that crows gather in large groups in the winter, the way they tend not to do in summer. Just saw it this morning in a graveyard in Dundee Scotland. The only time I’ve seen a large group of crows in the summer when they were all attacking one crow. Drove it into undergrowth and looked like they were going to kill it.
I am trying to figure out if my crows are following me to work 🥹 I think they are and I love it. I am loving feeding them and making them different nutritious plates of food and now I am just really needing to dive into their behavior 🥹 I should probably start a channel to document this
Thank you for this video. I have been feeding two small flocks peanuts. They sit on my roof and call me when they want their peanuts. They have even brought me a marble and sparkly ornaments from xmas decorations.
They are so entertaining.
I started feeding my neighborhood crows a few weeks ago, and the roosting flock made a brief stop at my house last night, which does not normally happen. There was so many that even the sounds of their wings flapping was loud. An incredible sight!
I've seen all of these! There's even a funny video circulating of city crows playing on a snow covered car! Rolling down the windshield in the snow like it's a slide, then getting to the top and doing it again. So much fun to watch, no matter what they're doing!
I love Crows. Bless all animals and keep them safe from human harm. I have subscribed. : )
Love it! I feed a family of 6 crows every day. There's one of them who says "Hello!" whenever he/she sees me 😂🥰 I look forward to seeing them every day!
Sentinel crow?! That makes sense because every time I hike in this one area. I can always hear one crow Caw as I approach and reach a certain distance from their gathering area.
Thanks for this interesting video. I live in Europe and I have watched crows and jackdaws doing this - except from eating snow, as we don't have much snow in my area lately. I love watching the large flocks in the evening (or late afternoon) when they all gather for their sleeping places. I also love watching them flying in the storm - it's like they enjoy playing in the wind.
I have been following a murder "flock" of 2,330 crows in Kingston Ontario since December 14, it is now March 2. I get to observe and photograph them most days before sunrise and at sunset. You are quite correct, there is a lot to learn about their activities, and communications. Trying to understand what they are thinking. Crows never used to hang around here in the winter, but arrived early in the spring from Pennsylvania. Now with global warming, we are the new winter territory which I am documenting. Their average date of arrival from the south was February 19. The Kingston Field Naturalists has good reliable data going back to 1964 on crow numbers. From 1964 to 1975 they averaged finding 19 crows per day on a bird count day. From 1976 to 1987 it was up to 50 per day, It has soared over 1,000 only in the last couple of years, I can find that number any day now, if I can track them down because this all happens just at sunset, or before sunrise very much limiting viewing time. I am waiting to determine when they disburse for nesting in a few week which is suppose to happen in March. I have a thousand photos and short video of this and detailed daily notes to work with later. This is more than just bird watching, it is an historical event, coupled with climate change.
Great observations. I read a study that suggested the way crows organize themselves into groups each night at the roost helps them plan their foraging and scavenging activities the following day. Thanks for sharing!
They are quite amazing. In my valley the crows fly from mountains 4 miles to the east of town in the morning and head west in the plains and opposite mountains.
Wow, it's so cool to track their daily rhythms like that. Thanks for sharing!
I've watched that ritual of evening flock of crows happen over and over again in my home town. I did not know they all slept together! Very interesting.
It's a pretty amazing spectacle, thanks for sharing!
I have a tree outside my office window and I am watching a crow snap off the dead twigs on my tree. The dry twigs are brittle and they are just discarded and fall to the ground. There is quite a collection accumulating under the tree.
When the crows in my area of the Wisconsin(USA) go to roost, they fly over my work. Because I feed a few at my work, everyone thinks that I am calling these hundreds of crows. When in actuality they roost about the time I leave work. Regardless I love it.
Just watched the swap of the sentinel birds as you were explaining it. Now doing the caws too. So cool.
Excellent video. I loved it. I'm learning more about crows here north of Seattle, Washington. I have some crows that know me. When I walk the dog there are 5-6 that follow me and I'll started throwing out some sesame treats for them. They expect it now.
It's pretty amazing that they don't leave the block that they are usually at , they usually stay in their territory.
Do crows consider ravens a threat? I saw some crows chasing one off like they would a hawk.
Yes definitely, it's fairly common for crows to act aggressively towards ravens. They compete over food, territory and possibly nest sites. Ravens will also raid nests and steal eggs/nestlings so crows do their best to keep them away. Thanks for sharing!
I love crows so much, great video to watch at work
Yes. ❤ I feed them . Greetings from Finland.
Never change 🙏
Thanks from Idaho, USA
Sitting in the light post 2 together ❤❤
Thank you so much 💖. The communal roosting behavior is fascinating and I'd give anything to see where our two farm crows go at night! About a month ago, the third crow disappeared, so the remaining two are much busier switching out the sentinel duties. They don't have as much time to finish the breakfast I leave out for them so the ravens usually get it instead. I have heated, insulated water tubs for both the crows and my horses, but they all just stand next to them and eat snow 😂😂🤪. Do you know why they tend not to show up on bad weather days (cold/snowy)? Where do they stay??
Thanks for watching! It's a complex question that really just depends on your local area. I would look at where geographically your farm is located... for example: Are you up on a high exposed hill? Maybe they find a more sheltered place on those bad weather days. Is the wind blowing directly towards their roost from your farm during bad weather? Maybe they choose a different spot for more favorable winds. It could be any number of things like this.
We enjoy watching the crows around our neighbourhood. In the winter, they tend to leave the houses and hang out in a nearby park. Perhaps they're gathering together in bigger groups. I'm not really sure. We've also seen a raven which is unusual. It is usually near one of the fast food restaurants in a strip mall. I always thought that ravens didn't like the big cities but obviously, I'm wrong.
In the spring and summer, my daughter leaves food out for the crows and they have left "presents" for her in thanks (what we would consider garbage but the crows must think we would like such gifts).
It's much more common to see crows in the city because their populations are so much higher. But Ravens are definitely around, especially if there are nesting locations around the edges. Ravens tend to prefer more wilderness areas but they will also travel very long distances to forage in a variety of habitats. Thanks for sharing!
Neat...I have observed crows for years and even feed them. I have seen the behaviors you mention, minus the snow eating. I have observed several of their other (what I call) processes too. :)
Thank you for your videos! really inspiring me to get out there in nature.
Thanks for watching and getting out there!
Hello! I love the information that you are sharing. I love watching the crows (all birds actually) in my Southern California neighborhood. The crows definitely seem to run everything in the bird world as far as I can tell. The hawks just try to get by in the crow world around here.
Thanks for watching!
Out of more than 30 species of bird that visit my garden, here in the UK, the crows are the most interesting to watch! I really enjoyed your video on the behaviour of a larger gathering of these beautiful birds as I only have a mated pair that I've been assisting for a couple of years by daily feeding/or as and when required. I like to think we've established a mutually balanced quid pro quo relationship - or should that be quid pro crow😄 haha! I must be doing something right as they seem to like leaving me gifts of pebbles, an old haircomb, or screwed up balls of foilwrap etc. Anyway, thank you so much for the video!👍😊
I have a daily visit from a crow pair They love cheese and Will gather these off cuts like a pack of cards in their beaks before flying off to eat.
@@martinjackman2943 Lovely, cheese connoisseurs! And funnily enough the pair that visit my garden love morsels of cheese as well😊
Thanks for sharing! It sounds like a very sweet relationship you have with them 😊
I have gotten exactly zero gifts from our mated pair 😂😂😂. Maybe UK crows are more polite than American crows 🤔.
@@wmh1626 haha😄 I like your analogy!😂 Probably, but more than likely it's just me being presumptuous in thinking the articles are gifts from the crows! They put the pebbles etc down by their water bowl and leave them there, so I like to think it's a trade off for their food😊
It's 4:00 pm in Maine, and I have just observed a huge flock of crows gathering in a distant tall tree.
Yes sir.
I have always noticed that crows gather in large groups in the winter, the way they tend not to do in summer. Just saw it this morning in a graveyard in Dundee Scotland. The only time I’ve seen a large group of crows in the summer when they were all attacking one crow. Drove it into undergrowth and looked like they were going to kill it.
OUCH!
Thank you!
Great video! Thank you
Very informative thank you
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing this information,it’s very interesting and useful 🎉❤❤❤
Thanks for watching!
Corvids are brilliant!
so thats what he lads are doing, they car pool!
They're going back to their hood.
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I am trying to figure out if my crows are following me to work 🥹 I think they are and I love it. I am loving feeding them and making them different nutritious plates of food and now I am just really needing to dive into their behavior 🥹 I should probably start a channel to document this