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  • @LesleytheBirdNerd
    @LesleytheBirdNerd  4 роки тому +97

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    • @generaljimmies3429
      @generaljimmies3429 4 роки тому +2

      I need help identifying a small bird type that has recently moved into my back yard. I live in Southern California.
      Size: Very Small(smaller than a Sparrow but larger than a Hummingbird, of which we also get in the back yard).
      Color: A very light green(lime?) with a dark mask(possibly black or grey).
      Call: Not familiar with bird song terminology but the bird lets out a single high note(A Trill?) and doesn't really deviate.
      Food Habits: They seem to gravitate towards my Tomato Plants, flying in and out the gaps. Either they're eating the seeds from some of the tomatoes or they're eating any bugs in there(we have lizards pigging out there as well🤣 ).
      Roosting Habits: These little birds have chosen my neighbor's Orange Tree to roost and rest in(possibly even nest in). They don't seem to mind sharing said tree with the local Sparrows and it's only 20 feet or so from my Tomato Bush.
      I'd like to think they're some form of Finch or bird similar to a Chickadee but I will defer to the experts.

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  • @tripped42
    @tripped42 4 роки тому +1025

    Yes! Yes they can! I had a twenty minute conversation with a female. It started with her cawing three times and me whistling three times. Some silence, then me whistling twice, her cawing twice. Some silence she cawed 7 times I whistled 7 times, it went on like that for 20 minutes each one mimicking the other. Was awesome!

    • @cjcj6945
      @cjcj6945 4 роки тому +40

      How adorable!

    • @blackopal8611
      @blackopal8611 4 роки тому +22

      That is pretty cool! Wow!

    • @Fern635
      @Fern635 4 роки тому +14

      That's so cool! I'm going to try that.

    • @Nicole-ww4lg
      @Nicole-ww4lg 4 роки тому +51

      I had a shorter conversation with a trio of crows in my neighborhood. I actually cawed instead of whistled and all three cawed back in exactly the same way as they hopped away to give me some space. The musician in me was amazed at their mimicry

    • @dutchdykefinger
      @dutchdykefinger 4 роки тому +18

      i always kinda say "kekekekekekek" with a soft voice whenever i see magpies, they do it real quick themselves too.
      where i'm from there aren't many crows, and no ravens i know of,
      but we have tons of jackdaws and magpies over here, i can see a jackdaw from the corner of my eye sitting on a roof as i'm typing this, and i see them dive their heads the chimneys every morning, and come back up.
      these guys are acting like ducks up here lol

  • @barryklinedinst6233
    @barryklinedinst6233 Рік тому +41

    I had a pet crow. When he got about 2 years old he wanted out. We lived on 10 acres with woods and 3 ponds so i let him go. He came to see me all the time. Of course i gave him food daily. When i would get home on my motorcycle he flew down to say hello. And he found some friends and bought brought them to visit me. He also left shiny stuff he found on our porch. He was a really sweet bird. Very smart

    • @tonystewart7624
      @tonystewart7624 6 місяців тому +1

      How long did he live? I'm asking because I made friends with a Crow five years ago but he stopped visiting about 3 months ago. I'm wondering if my buddy passed away.

    • @xavierescano4559
      @xavierescano4559 Місяць тому

      @@tonystewart7624 wild crows average lifespan is around 7 to 8 years. those in captivity can live 50+ years.

  • @michellepenney1099
    @michellepenney1099 4 роки тому +538

    I saw a video once where a wild crow was using a margarine lid (or something similar) to "sled" down a snow covered roof. He'd pick it back up, fly to the roof crest and do it all over again.

    • @marymisdom3955
      @marymisdom3955 4 роки тому +31

      I've seen that video! So precious.

    • @coolgrandma4952
      @coolgrandma4952 4 роки тому +18

      It’s a Russian video. It’s amazing. Think I’ll try to find it so I can watch it again.

    • @marymisdom3955
      @marymisdom3955 4 роки тому +11

      @@coolgrandma4952 I also saw one where they did similar but it was on a snow bank.

    • @robertlongwill8856
      @robertlongwill8856 4 роки тому +28

      I saw a video of ravens. They're all standing on the top of a snow- covered roof of a grocery store. And they'd wait for humans to walk out the front door and they throw snow on them or push it on them from the roof. And I swear I heard them almost cackling they thought it was a riot

    • @x3n0l3e6
      @x3n0l3e6 4 роки тому +9

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  • @saralariviere5215
    @saralariviere5215 5 місяців тому +18

    I’ve loved crows for as long as I can remember. A number of years ago my father passed away. I was a professor at a University in California and, upon returning to campus after his funeral I was overcome with grief. I left my office and took a walk in a residential neighborhood close to campus. I sat on a curb and started to cry. At first I heard one crow cawing in a tree near me. Then I heard another. Within a few minutes the tree was filled with crows, calling out…..comforting me. I LOVE crows…..they are my family ♥️♥️♥️

  • @joem7641
    @joem7641 4 роки тому +680

    I'm firmly pro-crow. Crows live and move with military precision. Lookouts, scouts and signaling each other. Amazing.

    • @andrewheffel3565
      @andrewheffel3565 4 роки тому +12

      Crows set lookouts to protect the flock. If a crow fails to alert the flock of impending danger, the other crows will often kill the failed lookout.

    • @cjcj6945
      @cjcj6945 4 роки тому +19

      @@andrewheffel3565 wow never heard that before... they take it very seriously!

    • @andrewheffel3565
      @andrewheffel3565 4 роки тому +11

      @@cjcj6945 just like a human military might do.

    • @sheezdaone
      @sheezdaone 4 роки тому +6

      Andrew Heffel interesting🧐 I’ve never heard of the behavior 😕I have allot of crows in my area NE OH, study them, intrigued by there behavior , but we cant witness every move they make🤓

    • @briarrose
      @briarrose 4 роки тому +3

      Andrew Heffel daaaaamn

  • @davidwhipple2630
    @davidwhipple2630 3 роки тому +64

    Some time ago I was on my lunch break sitting in my car watching some crows in a field. It was a windy day where the wind was going in one direction. The crows seemed to be having a competition where they would fly in a straight line in the direction of the wind. Then they would circle around and do it again and again. It was a race to see who is the fastest flyer. It was well organized and repeated, it was a game to them for sure.

  • @robinowen3058
    @robinowen3058 4 роки тому +511

    I love the corvid family-they are so clever and cheeky!

    • @MarkLoves2Fly
      @MarkLoves2Fly 4 роки тому +21

      I agree, Corvids are wonderful. I have become quite fond of them.

    • @donalddeluxe6407
      @donalddeluxe6407 4 роки тому +15

      I misread this earlier and I thought you said COVID family. Because ravens can carry diseases.

    • @steveryan1799
      @steveryan1799 4 роки тому +17

      @@donalddeluxe6407 CORVID-19

    • @donalddeluxe6407
      @donalddeluxe6407 4 роки тому +3

      Steve Ryan oh my god, that’s perfect!!!🤣🤣🤣

    • @gimoroemma
      @gimoroemma 4 роки тому +1

      @@steveryan1799 oi I invented it!!!

  • @kated3165
    @kated3165 3 роки тому +55

    The cutest crow pair I've seen were a couple looking for nesting material together. They walked side by side in perfect unison and every time they would come across a twig on the ground they would both pause. One of them would pick the twig up and present it to the other for a closer inspection. Almost every time the one holding the twig would then just let it drop and they would move on to the next twig to see if that other one could be up to their VERY picky standards. It was both so adorable and fascinating to watch. They looked like the perfect couple in love and seemed so serious and dedicated about building their nest!

  • @carolross1517
    @carolross1517 4 роки тому +236

    Absolutely adore crows....they are loyal, very smart and also very sweet and playful. Feed 4 crow families...plus 2 goofy seagulls...they make even a bad day...much better.

    • @thebirdie
      @thebirdie 4 роки тому +13

      They are indeed smart and so interesting to watch.

  • @rallen9433
    @rallen9433 8 місяців тому +3

    I love them, Crows are so beautiful!

  • @stephanieoregan
    @stephanieoregan 4 роки тому +179

    I have a family of crows living close by, they brought the babies out to play in my birdbath and gobble the sunflower seeds I put out for them.

    • @thebirdie
      @thebirdie 4 роки тому +14

      What a lovely sight. I'm smiling just thinking about it!

  • @SirNoxasKrad
    @SirNoxasKrad 2 роки тому +44

    I was playing my djembe drum outside and a large flock of crows were in the nearby trees. i started to notice that their cawing was in rhythm to what I was playing. I stopped playing suddenly and they kept cawing in a pulse at the same tempo i was playing at for a little bit before it collapsed back into chaos. That was one of the coolest experiences I've ever had, playing music for an audience of crows and the crows "clapping" in time with the music like how human audiences do

  • @judithgash1845
    @judithgash1845 4 роки тому +322

    They walk like they're on a fashion runway.

    • @LakeStDive
      @LakeStDive 4 роки тому +10

      They’re*

    • @judithgash1845
      @judithgash1845 4 роки тому +10

      @@LakeStDive thanks

    • @Mayakran
      @Mayakran 4 роки тому +10

      My dad, an ex-football player (and former owner of a crow), said that they strut around like the guys on his team, thinking they’re tough, the shit, etc.

    • @shojogrl
      @shojogrl 4 роки тому +2

      😂😂😂 so true

    • @annalisa14
      @annalisa14 4 роки тому +1

      aoitennyo - sounds like anthropomorphizing

  • @theresadrew7799
    @theresadrew7799 4 роки тому +203

    I once had a friendly pair of crows that met me every morning when I went out for a walk. I loved them so much and greeted them so joyfully every day, always amazed to see them. One morning I woke up to the pair with a third, smaller one, looking in my bedroom window. I had never seen them there before, and immediately it struck me that they were showing me their offspring. I can’t be certain of that, but it seemed the likeliest explanation for seeing three crows lined up at my bedroom window for the first time ever. Ever since, I have wondered if they could really be so social with humans or if I’m anthropomorphizing by attributing to them a parental pride in their fledgling and a desire to share it with me.

    • @blacklight4720
      @blacklight4720 2 роки тому +14

      Interesting story, thanks for sharing.

    • @JOHN----DOE
      @JOHN----DOE 2 роки тому +61

      They were definitely trying to do some kind of contact . . . possibly showing the offspring the "safe human." They certainly tell all the crows for miles around about the "dangerous humans." Loudly.

    • @AlmostEthical
      @AlmostEthical 2 роки тому +41

      It makes sense. If you are a tiny animal, having a gigantic mammal friend is good security. The stronger your posse, the safer you are. So I think you were being shown their chick in the hope that it would also fall under your protection.

    • @akulkis
      @akulkis 2 роки тому +38

      Crows are extremely social and accepting of individuals who treat them well, so they were probably showing the offspring what you look like so that the young bird would know you are safe to be around.

    • @akulkis
      @akulkis 2 роки тому +20

      @@jojobird5545
      More likely, they were showing him to the family, so that the younger birds would know he is someone who they can trust and feel safe around.

  • @a.m.v.6938
    @a.m.v.6938 4 роки тому +345

    I befriended a crow by offering him peanut M&M’s when I was in high school, he would get on my shoulder and would follow me to school one day he even flew up on my shoulder through a open window in one of my classes but he was a distraction so teacher made me put him outside and close window. Even today I feed a pair of ravens that regularly come by and make a hell of a racket outside my house till I go out and put food on a little platform I made for them in a oak tree. Ravens are much bigger the crows but both are very cool birds.

    • @tammy5654
      @tammy5654 4 роки тому +19

      Wow A.M.V. your experience with the awesome crow sounds like a beautiful friendship. Like you, I simply adore crows and ravens and have had such incredible experiences with them.
      Enjoyed your post. ☺

    • @faiaflrt
      @faiaflrt 4 роки тому +22

      It's a cute story. I'm glad that the crow survived eating the chocolate, since it's poisonous to most birds (cats and dogs, too).

    • @andrewheffel3565
      @andrewheffel3565 4 роки тому +5

      A.M.V. I think you must be very patient and gentle with animals. Birds are wary of people, it takes a lot for them to trust us.

    • @jamegumb7298
      @jamegumb7298 4 роки тому +4

      Be careful with ravens. Those beaks can do real damage, even when just playing.

    • @corvusscottwilliams4751
      @corvusscottwilliams4751 4 роки тому +10

      Never give us chocolate!
      It make's us very ill.. x

  • @Ms.Gollygosh
    @Ms.Gollygosh 4 роки тому +48

    I love crows...I feed them when I'm on my work lunchbreak and they look inquisitively for the next piece of food, head tilting, bobbing around me...so adorable!

    • @rachelhardy2957
      @rachelhardy2957 2 роки тому +5

      I feed them at my job too!
      I'll admit to taking some extra, longer smoke breaks just to give them food and hang out with them.
      It definitely makes work suck less!

  • @michellewerries7433
    @michellewerries7433 4 роки тому +203

    "My" crows had a specific call for me. When I came out, whoever saw me would say my name, and everyone else came. Even when it wasn't time for food.
    They also dive-bombed any stranger who came into my yard. I think that was sweet.

    • @dsmr3297
      @dsmr3297 4 роки тому +12

      My wild crows will poop on cars and people they don't find appealing that visit me. One was pale skinned and blond. Flew RIGHT over on purpose and pooped! Just missed by a hair, thank goodness! Because it was a mess.

    • @JOHN----DOE
      @JOHN----DOE 2 роки тому +5

      Well, mostly they were driving off the competition.

    • @Petesworkshop2225
      @Petesworkshop2225 2 роки тому +3

      Like attack crows!

  • @OutdoorsWithJosh1990
    @OutdoorsWithJosh1990 Рік тому +8

    Absolutely love our feathered friends ❤ They can even teach us about ourselves 😊

  • @SweetStuffOnMonarchLane
    @SweetStuffOnMonarchLane 4 роки тому +10

    Just reading through these comments, I have to say that bird people are the nicest people.

  • @neverlose3177
    @neverlose3177 4 місяці тому +3

    I have befriended a flock of crows that have approximately 5 members.
    Every morning they wait for me to bring out their dog food.
    If I'm running late they start to vocalize their impatience with me, unit I open the door and walk out.
    It's been close to a year and they still don't trust me fully. They always wait almost an hour before they come down from the trees to eat.
    I have become so interested in their well being to the point I've adjusted my schedule to ensure they are fed each day.

  • @ericdoe2318
    @ericdoe2318 4 роки тому +63

    The American crow may be my favorite bird. Yearlings are so fun to watch.

  • @jokirk6630
    @jokirk6630 2 роки тому +75

    I love how other crows gather above a fallen member, almost like they are mourning the death of that crow.💕

    • @adams13245
      @adams13245 2 роки тому

      I don't know about mourning, but I've heard they conduct murder investigations. If, for example, someone goes into an area with crows with a dead crow, the other birds will caw at them and dive bomb them. They teach their kids to look out for the person they saw so you can get on their shit list for several generations. Studying crows people have had to use masks so the volunteers weren't black listed by the crow mafia.

    • @jadibdraws
      @jadibdraws 2 роки тому +9

      I know some scientist can be reluctant to say mourn when it pertains to other animals but I'm pretty sure they are mourning.

    • @E_GIBSON
      @E_GIBSON Рік тому +5

      @@jadibdraws I have seen hundreds of them do this it is a funeral.

    • @daruphir
      @daruphir Рік тому +2

      I feel this is among the reasons why Oden and his association with both Death and Ravens comes from, the fact they mourn their own is so deeply empathic

    • @Horologica
      @Horologica 7 місяців тому

      Animals do mourn and hold funerals. I refuse to buy into what scientists say sometimes especially when it comes to something so clear. They would stand around fallen members and make the same pained noise they do when they're hurt. It's 1000% a funeral and I love them for it

  • @Hallands.
    @Hallands. 4 роки тому +64

    Crows are henceforth to be viewed as sweet.
    Case closed.

  • @jamesclark9347
    @jamesclark9347 2 роки тому +5

    I raised a Raven this summer. Chose to stay around uncaged. He puts his head in submission when he wants to be sweet. I preen his feathers on his head and neck. These are the sweet times. He has blended into the household of three dogs and a cat. He can be bossy to them but generally get along well. Learned the meaning of "Good Trade" when I need something he has taken. Hello is being learned. Mastered a dog bark. Blessed to have him in our lives.

  • @MHarenArt
    @MHarenArt 4 роки тому +66

    I am definitely one who likes crows. They are so smart and totally fascinating to watch! Thanks for the really cool informative video!

  • @747captain
    @747captain 4 роки тому +12

    I feed a family of crows at my home in Seattle. I see them preening each other quite often and it is indeed such a wonderful thing to watch. The juveniles are just now starting to come to my railing to retrieve treats that I leave for them and I'm giving them much more space than their parents need. The parents will fly right up to the railing while I'm sitting 6 feet away! I love every interaction I have with these magnificent creatures!

  • @paulcooper8818
    @paulcooper8818 4 роки тому +40

    Count me in as a Crow lover

  • @willGro-j7g
    @willGro-j7g 4 роки тому +26

    Thank you for this video. Became a friend of a hooded crow pair few years ago and also interacted with many of their offsprings. They changed my view of them for the better. They are intelligent and loving, especially if you feed them!

  • @hydrakn
    @hydrakn 4 роки тому +72

    The sound they make to their newborns is like a cute chittery chirping sound not at all like the caw caw sound. I always like to watch them and at my old work I had a few visitors atop the parking garage who used to come by for snacks occasionally. The pair were funny always messing with stuff people left up there. Every so often a murder/flock of 100s came to the office at dusk and would caw in the trees, they made the bare branches look full :)
    I was also amazed by crows and ravens in Japan, very similar but always seemed larger, and their caw sounded more haww haww to me.

  • @erisdrew4518
    @erisdrew4518 4 роки тому +38

    I love how their feathers look when photographed after I apply different filers. You can see all the complexity and variation which underlies their mostly black appearance. Such wonderful animals.

    • @elaineedgar2913
      @elaineedgar2913 Рік тому

      My crow left feathers which were short and a dark purple colour. This is from the UK.

  • @sharonolsen6579
    @sharonolsen6579 4 роки тому +45

    I have been watching my late season crow babies learning the ropes today. My resident crow family has been in my yard most of the day... It is HOT here so I have made sure to keep their bath cool and they like the shade in the yard as well. The babies are still on the small side .. much smaller than the adults still. There are about 7 .. Adults, youngsters from earlier in the season I think.. and the new babies.. (2) .. One baby has been relentlessly LOUD at begging .. but finally figuring out the eating, and drinking on his own. They are truly so SWEET and I have enjoyed "my" crows for several years now... Your video seemed just perfectly timed as I had just come in from a long session of watching, feeding .. freshening and cooling the "bath" ... One of the most interesting things I witnessed this season was a parent with a cat food tin .. Must have had some dried food still in it.. he had it in the bird bath water and was tipping it on its side so the water would wet and soften the contents so it could be eaten... All the while baby is begging feverishly for "a bite" .. Then adult promptly flew off .. leaving the can on top of the water.. floating.. So youngster had to remember that in order to get " the goods " he would need to do as the adult had done.. tip it on its side IN the water etc.. It did not take him long to get it on his own... I have spent hours just watching them.. and yes talking to them.. They are quite used to me and will allow me to get within a couple of feet before they hop a bit further off. Anyway.. this got way long.. Thanks for your awesome bird videos.. I love EVERY single one of them!

    • @vanilittlestar6357
      @vanilittlestar6357 4 роки тому +8

      The world needs more loving people like you. Thank you for caring about & for these precious birds!!!

    • @jaytee2642
      @jaytee2642 4 роки тому +4

      Sharon, reading your comment reminded me of something I saw last year. There was a cat food can on the roof of the house next door.
      I immediately suspected our local crows. 😄😄

    • @sharonolsen6579
      @sharonolsen6579 4 роки тому +3

      @@jaytee2642 Yes ! LOL ! I bet you are right .. : ]

    • @oliviabigley3378
      @oliviabigley3378 4 роки тому +2

      Yea whenever I go see my dad, we have a family of crows visit the little pond we have in our backyard. The parents would often bring food in need of soaking or even washing some of the prey that they managed to catch. They would usually come around in the mornings and show their babies where there’s a water source as well as where some food can be found.
      We have a compost pile in the back where we’ll leave any left over or spoiled food that is safe for the wild animals to eat.
      We did leave out peanuts at some point, but one of the squirrels managed to get into my dad’s car hood and ate the peanut in there. So we don’t leave out peanuts anymore 😂.

  • @deborahkruse6161
    @deborahkruse6161 2 роки тому +4

    My CROWS are like pets!! I feed them unsalted whole peanuts, boiled hot dogs,& canned dog food. They will call to me whenever I go outside. Their such a cool bird.

  • @ctkairos
    @ctkairos 4 роки тому +55

    You don't have to convince me! (...But I'm watching anyway.) They're adorable!

  • @KyleStansfeld-zi6gc
    @KyleStansfeld-zi6gc 6 місяців тому +1

    I live in Vancouver BC Canada, and our Crows are great! I totally agree with your observations. If one takes enough time to watch and understand them, how could you not love them. They will become friends with you! I’ve often said that they are the closet birds to humans. They are so much like us. In a secluded spot I watched them playing games. One crow was dropping small pine cones, and flying down to catch them. It was showing off.😌☺️🤣🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛

  • @russelder9743
    @russelder9743 4 роки тому +81

    My family of Crows has become my favorite group of birds. Whenever they see me walk outside or get out of my car they start in calling to me and naturally I run and get Peanuts for them....lol...they cost me a small fortune in Peanuts but they are worth it. I was teaching my 9 yo grandson how to call them ....thanks for some fun facts about the grooming

    • @LotusPrayer2
      @LotusPrayer2 4 роки тому +1

      russ elder the peanuts you offered, are they shelled or not?

    • @russelder9743
      @russelder9743 4 роки тому

      @@LotusPrayer2 still in the shell

    • @SW13333
      @SW13333 4 роки тому +2

      russ elder - Same here but with Blue Jays. When they see the blinds or the back door open - their calls begin - audio signals to others nearby :) - Stephanie

    • @russelder9743
      @russelder9743 4 роки тому +2

      @@SW13333 my Blue Jays are also demanding...lol...but I love it....my chipmunks are too.......have a great day

    • @MelissaWalker82
      @MelissaWalker82 4 роки тому +2

      I have a whole family of jackdaws eating me out of house and home but I love them SO much. A couple are almost getting friendly.

  • @nancyskinner5207
    @nancyskinner5207 2 роки тому +19

    We had a family of four last summer. The parents constantly fed their “teenagers”. At one point they decided enough was enough and attempted to stop. The begging and pleading that ensued was hysterical. We are looking forward to more antics this summer. I enjoy your videos so much. I think your white throated sparrows visit us in the winter.

  • @lindacsmith13
    @lindacsmith13 4 роки тому +28

    Ever since I saw the study of facial recognition that crows possess, I've loved them. My husband isn't on board because he relates them to death, evil etc etc. Too many horror movies I think. I love crows and am so happy when I hear them outside my house. Thanks for this lovely glimpse into their lives.

    • @billfarley9167
      @billfarley9167 2 роки тому +3

      You need to educate your husband. His kind of thinking is off the wall.

    • @JOHN----DOE
      @JOHN----DOE 2 роки тому +2

      A lot of the traditional prejudice comes from them eating crops and gardens (the reason for scarecrows). Farmers regularly shot them. But we don't have to do that anymore and they are fascinating to interact with.

    • @martimking1craft
      @martimking1craft 2 роки тому +2

      here in Portugal the crow is the symbol of the our capital Lisbon, soo I guess they are actually appreciated and not feared or hated, learning they are considered bringers of death and malice in other countires was somewhat of a suprise it sounded very ignorant minded

  • @dukeman7595
    @dukeman7595 2 роки тому +2

    I really enjoy their call, I find it familiar and confronting..

  • @pollyfoofoo8703
    @pollyfoofoo8703 4 роки тому +30

    I have been feeding birds for 40 years. For the first time ever, a family of 5 crows has been visiting me daily the past few weeks. I really enjoy their presence. Their waddly walk kills me lol. I put out grapes, grape jelly, suet, hardboiled eggs. This family loves red grapes.

    • @rosenrot234
      @rosenrot234 4 роки тому +5

      I'm just picturing those crows going "woah they have the good shit" with stuff like the eggs. Most folks tend to give them peanuts

    • @hanbanan404
      @hanbanan404 4 роки тому

      We give them dog food, but recently we tried offering some chicken and they were totally afraid of it!

  • @loriw2661
    @loriw2661 4 роки тому +57

    Crows like Jays, are extremely intelligent. They’ve been known to use tools. Their brain to body size is large. They’re amazing birds!

  • @Steve_Farwalker
    @Steve_Farwalker 4 роки тому +123

    I used to park in an open-air corporate parking lot and every morning and there was this crow sitting up top a light pole and it would "Kaw Kaw Kaw" at me. Yes, just me and no one else. I actually started to get a bit paranoid thinking this was some type of sign for my future or whatever. Alas, one morning, as I got out of my truck and the same crow was sitting on the same light pole looking at me. Before it could 'kaw' at me I did a preemptive "KAW KAW KAW" at it and it did a couple of deep nods toward me and flew away. I don't know what any of it meant but I never saw it again. Weird huh?

    • @robertlongwill8856
      @robertlongwill8856 4 роки тому +27

      Steve maybe he was trying to teach you Crow speak and you finally caught on and he approved by the nod and flew away. They are one intelligent bird

    • @Steve_Farwalker
      @Steve_Farwalker 4 роки тому +13

      @@dsmr3297 I was just recounting an experience. I had no bubble to burst. Yes, a REALLY paranoid observer might read more into than I did but in the end, I just shared what I felt and observed. No drama. Excuse me. There is someone knocking at my door....just a sec......................................................................................

    • @AvitalShtap
      @AvitalShtap 3 роки тому +21

      I love how he gave you the nod of approval, LOL. Maybe it wanted the attention? Either way Crowy definitely liked you :) thank you for sharing that strange tale! I hope a crow in my parking lot chooses me too one day, lol!

    • @OJesusX3
      @OJesusX3 2 роки тому +5

      The universe often uses birds to get our attention. Sometimes it's just to let you know that you are all loved. 😊🌎☀️

    • @uweinhamburg
      @uweinhamburg 2 роки тому +2

      There aren't many animals which can recognize humans by their face. Dogs will react more to your clothes and smell. Crows can differentiate between humans independent of their dress, it could be that crows can even interpret different facial expressions.

  • @alyssa4818
    @alyssa4818 3 роки тому +27

    This video is so adorable! The look on their faces while they’re getting preened makes my heart melt 💗

  • @elizabethleslie-veganinava2466
    @elizabethleslie-veganinava2466 4 роки тому +56

    Knowing that they mourn the death of a loved one and keep returning to the body I had to remove one off a busy street while in Northern California a few weeks ago.
    Many others were flying around and perched near a lifeless family member laying on a busy street. I was worried for them so I found a place to pull over. Grabbed my sweater and went out in the road picked up the bird with my sweater and moved him or her away from the traffic.
    It was weird because as I parked and moved toward the body all the crows were up flying above me and talking up a storm. I assured them I was there to help. As I moved the body I could tell whatever happened just happened. I seen no blood and silently hoping she was just knocked out and would be okay. But if not she was in a safe place for her family to watch over her.

  • @why-qw9zo
    @why-qw9zo 2 роки тому +1

    It so cute when crows hop around too

  • @oldsrocket8841
    @oldsrocket8841 4 роки тому +52

    I feed them daily, usually peanuts. They sit in the tree and wait for me.
    One even says what sounds like "hello."

  • @psychedforlife7176
    @psychedforlife7176 4 роки тому +1

    Their feathers are so beautiful, they shine and have such depth and dimension of color.

  • @mint83
    @mint83 4 роки тому +22

    I have a family of three that show up almost daily for food. One will sit on a tree branch closest to my bedroom window and makes an adorable cooing rattle noise if I don't come out quickly enough.
    Another great thing- I've seen them escort birds of prey out of the area which is great for squirrel/chipmunk lovers or people who leave pets out

  • @schnertblatt
    @schnertblatt 4 роки тому +12

    I love all animals and not just warm fuzzy mammals; even the birds and reptiles that many people -- that are sadly ignorant -- refer to as "ugly". This is a STUPENDOUS video! It was great to learn this information, Lesley! I appreciate it so much!

  • @SkyandMoon909
    @SkyandMoon909 4 роки тому +18

    I adore the wit and family devotion that crows exhibit. I sometimes put out a tin of dog food for them. I love how they gently swoop low, and then up to the wire above my head with a soft swoosh of wings. I love how the young ones seem to be saying, "Ma!!Ma!! Maaaaaah!"❤️

  • @mrs.c5022
    @mrs.c5022 6 місяців тому +1

    I LOVE “my” crows!♥️♥️

  • @bunnybird12
    @bunnybird12 4 роки тому +82

    I have a lot of Fish Crows around my house. Their “caw-caw” calls end up sounding more like “ha-ha!” as if they’re laughing at something. It’s adorable.

    • @BirdsandGhibliFan
      @BirdsandGhibliFan 4 роки тому +11

      bunnybird12 I love Fish Crows, too! Sometimes, flocks of them will fly behind my house or congregate in the trees behind my house. To me, they sound like they’re saying, “Uh-uh!” Funny and adorable.

    • @byrddemon4462
      @byrddemon4462 2 роки тому +2

      🦉

  • @stevew585
    @stevew585 8 місяців тому +1

    I love everything about them!

  • @raygrimes3575
    @raygrimes3575 4 роки тому +94

    If you love blue jays, you’ll love crows. They are related.

    • @MarkLoves2Fly
      @MarkLoves2Fly 4 роки тому +7

      Cool!

    • @chaosgamer7348
      @chaosgamer7348 4 роки тому +8

      I didn’t know that!! I love blue jays

    • @SW13333
      @SW13333 4 роки тому +5

      Ray Grimes - So are Ravens and Rooks. - Stephanie

    • @jabartone
      @jabartone 4 роки тому +3

      Hey. I’m not so sure about that. I used to have annoying stellar jays hanging about, making a racket, being slobs about food handling, a nuisance generally. Then, crows showed up and seemingly drove the jay away. The crows have an extended range in front of my place. The feed and preen on my porch. The only jay sightings for a year are on the back side of the house ... out of sight!

    • @TERESADEAR
      @TERESADEAR 4 роки тому +2

      Yes, "my" crows and blue jays know to come to my yard every morning for peanuts. I love them. Both had successful babies this year and it was wonderful to watch them.

  • @jordanduplechin7676
    @jordanduplechin7676 4 роки тому +25

    I’ve spent a lot of time with the local crows feeding them recently. Sometimes they’ll follow me from home to work a couple miles away. One time I watched one catch and eat a giant moth. It was hopping around and flapping it’s wings like it was a moth itself. The funniest thing I’ve seen one do is I watched one hop up a whole flight of stairs one by one

  • @magichands135
    @magichands135 4 роки тому +22

    I love crows and the little jackdaws too. I always feed them peanuts in a shell, because other birds can't take that food and nobody ever feeds the crows.. I live in the city and even though they might have never seen a full peanut, they always know what to do with it. My cats don't mess with crows either, they know they don't stand a chance. Crows have a very good memory too. They have a big territory where I live in the city, but when you're around they're always somewhere in a tree or on a building, watching if you have some peanuts. And if you look at them and hold up a peanut, they'll come flying down. They know exactly who you are.

    • @BLUELOVEFOREVER1
      @BLUELOVEFOREVER1 4 роки тому +2

      Blue jays are related to crows and will eat peanuts in a shell. I’ve also watched the titmouse a little grey/blue bird take a whole peanut, in the shell.

  • @bogwife7942
    @bogwife7942 2 роки тому +14

    I love the little sounds they make when theyre around each other-they sound like theyre sneezing!

  • @hansfreivogel2419
    @hansfreivogel2419 4 роки тому +18

    I can really not think of anything about crows that is not "sweet"! I have had a family in my backyard for many years and I like the way they use me as a supplier of food when they are raising chicks. They have to share with other birds such as Magpies, Butcherbirds Currawongs etc (I live in Australia), that will also come to visit for a feed. I find the crows far more reserved than most of the others and only approach to gather some of the food that I supply when they are busy caring for their new chicks. They will also, almost always wait for their turn rather than take the food off other species of birds and engage them in hostile action. However they won't hesitate to grab food that is in close proximity to, say a Magpie if they feel that they can get away with it! So, thank you Lesley for sharing your crow video with the rest of the world.

    • @dsmr3297
      @dsmr3297 4 роки тому +1

      They're actually using them to see if they're attacked during feeding. When all's well, and they feel safe... they'll go in.

  • @taniyachatterjee4791
    @taniyachatterjee4791 Рік тому +1

    I have a Crow family I'm friends with. We both are an important part in each other's lives. They always keep an eye on my windows and balconies like I'm always watched 😂 The parent dad sits outside my kitchen and caw to let me know that he knows what I'm cooking. The mom looks after the food I put out and calls her family to meals. I have a game of fetch breakfast going on with the youngest child and the dad. They always include me in any important family events like new members, baby's first flight and important Crow meetings. I'm also the default baby sitter. The parents feel safe to leave their children still learning to grab the food under my surveillance and the babies love inspecting and getting to know their big Crow mommy! There's so much interactions with them but I love most how they get attentive listening to my talks and when I tell them how beautiful they are, they smile at me. And I cherush their grand parents who sometimes visit me and sit with me both in silence, respecting and enjoying a very personal time with one another.

  • @martyg6753
    @martyg6753 4 роки тому +29

    I love watching crows playing while flying. About 25 years or so ago, I was driving towards Jones Beach in NY along the Meadowbrook Parkway on a very windy day. I saw a bunch of crows flying into the wind and tumbling around in the air. Sometimes they got pretty close to the water before recovering, but they always did, then flew back into the wind to do it a again. They were calling constantly, and sounded like they were laughing. Pulled over and watched for about 15 minutes.

    • @catkin3
      @catkin3 2 роки тому +1

      I've seen big birds playing in thermals for long period's of time - its like being at a fun fair - they love it!

  • @donaldezekiel9591
    @donaldezekiel9591 2 роки тому +2

    I love crows and ravens

  • @oliverllmills
    @oliverllmills 4 роки тому +40

    128 likes and no dislikes. That’s what I like to see

  • @davidkarlovich442
    @davidkarlovich442 4 роки тому +1

    Lesley, I raised 10 generations of crow families. They are funny and very loving, They enjoy listening to me talk to them and tell stories. They are a hoot!

    • @barbarag.5521
      @barbarag.5521 Місяць тому

      Yes, I think they like it when we talk to them. I sing to one who visits and he goes "lalalalala."

  • @lindabarraza2433
    @lindabarraza2433 4 роки тому +6

    I love them and find them to be amazing.

  • @buddhistpriest1357
    @buddhistpriest1357 2 роки тому +1

    I have a crow call and sometimes I’ll mimic the crows while I’m fishing.
    I’ve had a crow lead me in a count up to 8 and back down to 0.
    I turned around and looked at the crow in amazement saying, “OMG! It knows how to count!”
    Then it flew over to 2 of its buddies and they all turned around and it looked like it said to them, “OMG! It knows how to count!”
    True story.

  • @tabithadorcas7763
    @tabithadorcas7763 4 роки тому +9

    I love crows! I've always thought they were so pretty; and have always enjoyed watching them and listening to them. Corvids are amongst my favorite birds. Thanks for the post.

  • @debrabolton9372
    @debrabolton9372 2 роки тому +4

    I love crows. Their walks are priceless, their lifestyle wonderful. The peer grooming is adorable. Great video!

  • @BlackBuzzzard
    @BlackBuzzzard 4 роки тому +24

    They can be extremely affectionate to each other with mellow sounds. This is from watching ravens inside the Grand Canyon.

  • @fuzzyparker7045
    @fuzzyparker7045 4 роки тому +3

    How they look out for each other. I threw out some bread crumbs to one in a parking lot the other day and he called the others to have some with him. Very good birds and highly intelligent. 😊

  • @just_kos99
    @just_kos99 4 роки тому +15

    Early this month, I went to visit my sister in Washington state, where I lived until April 2019. She has her "usuals" every day, like you do, and it includes both crows and Steller's jays. I was on the patio and a crow landed on the wire, looking at me like "You got something lady?" I and my sister both talk to wild critters (of course) so I started talking to this individual. He or she sat there in rapt attention, cocking the head back and forth, watching me and seeming to be catching every word. A few minutes later, a jay also landed on a wire and started listening to me. This one stared directly at me, and I noticed something I'd never seen before: two vertical blue lines on their foreheads! Sis said, "They remembered your voice, from last year!" and I think that's exactly what it was. Hopefully, they'll be there again when I visit next year!

    • @LotusPrayer2
      @LotusPrayer2 4 роки тому +3

      Helen Stanford how meaningful! Passing 2020 together is a big deal!

    • @cjcj6945
      @cjcj6945 4 роки тому +2

      Wow, that's awesome👍🤗

  • @QuiQui2.0
    @QuiQui2.0 Рік тому +1

    They are so loyal. They teach us so much. You will never see a crow alone. There always in even numbers ..I once sat in my car and watched as one injured crow who couldn't walk well with an injury, all the crows came and circled his body to protect him, nudging him to make it across the street safely. I love the loyalty and compassion they have for each other.
    They are so beautiful. 🖤🖤🖤🖤

  • @eddy72809
    @eddy72809 4 роки тому +12

    Yes, crows are sweet 😊
    I wish to become friends with them :)

    • @Justme77400
      @Justme77400 4 роки тому +3

      I wish that too. But it never happens. :(

    • @eddy72809
      @eddy72809 4 роки тому +3

      @@Justme77400 same

    • @cjcj6945
      @cjcj6945 4 роки тому +2

      Just be consistent with shelled unsalted peanut feedings with fresh water (they will often use to soften the peanuts) as well as drink, and they will start to be your regular visitors!😊 It adds to the fun if you develop your own special call to them!

    • @Justme77400
      @Justme77400 4 роки тому +1

      CJ cj How big of a bowl of water do they like? I want to try that. Thank you!

    • @cjcj6945
      @cjcj6945 4 роки тому +4

      @@Justme77400 Well I couldn't say for sure, but what I have is a chive plant that sits in a shallow clear plastic dish (was actually a lid on a watermelon bowl from the produce department) and I fill it daily with cool fresh water and watch from the front room window as they pick up their peanuts and dunk them in the water, as well as filling their beaks and tilting their head back to swallow!

  • @tsav6952
    @tsav6952 3 роки тому +2

    I throw out peanuts in the shell first thing every morning while my hot tea is seeping and I love how they call out to their mates the peanut guy is up.

  • @PRODEVE6
    @PRODEVE6 4 роки тому +8

    I love when the crows come around my tree in the morning when I open the garage. The often caw loudly, and when they see me, start cooing and chortling and making other sweet sounds. When I greet them with “good morning”. They will stop and look down at me quietly, then resume with the cooing. A lot of people don’t realize the range of sounds this songbird produces.

    • @PRODEVE6
      @PRODEVE6 4 роки тому +7

      I need to add that I do feed the crows in the morning - peanuts in the shell. There are ibis that stay nearby and one ibis will walk amongst the crows checking out the peanuts, but he’s not really interested. Then this week that cheeky ibis walked right into my garage , right to my feet and poked up at me as if to say, “where’s something I’d like?”

    • @LotusPrayer2
      @LotusPrayer2 4 роки тому +2

      Jerry Nepon-Sixt you must have gentle vibration so easily they trust you won’t do harm to them...

  • @HellStitcher
    @HellStitcher 3 роки тому +1

    A crow saved my head once... loved them ever since. ❤

  • @YvonneSebastian1980
    @YvonneSebastian1980 4 роки тому +6

    oh, how I love me a crow..My Dad would sit on his back deck and use a crow call thingya ma bobber..and they would come and talk..cutest thing ever..They are so smart..thank you for this video..for the crows and reminding me of my Dad...peace!

  • @chantaltaylor3181
    @chantaltaylor3181 2 роки тому +1

    They’re amazing birds. I live in a flat with garden and trees outside. There are always crows around, usually about 3. I feed them and often see them sharing the food with each other. So intelligent too.

    • @johnnestlen3828
      @johnnestlen3828 Рік тому +1

      If people only knew what they are missing not knowing how amazing crows are

  • @SomehowCreative
    @SomehowCreative 4 роки тому +4

    Crows are my favorite birds and what i love most about them is that they're very smart and playful. They don't just "survive" they seem to have fun in life and they try out new things.

  • @Red-Revolution708
    @Red-Revolution708 6 місяців тому +1

    Live and let live.

  • @Jack.333
    @Jack.333 4 роки тому +10

    All Life is Important

  • @Nicole-ww4lg
    @Nicole-ww4lg 4 роки тому +4

    The bravery of crow parents during fledgling season is also sweet to me. I live in Seattle where there are also a growing number of eagles and hawks. I have seen crow parents chasing Cooper's hawks and pestering pairs of bald eagles to keep their babies safe. It is amazing to witness

  • @violetsinspring5863
    @violetsinspring5863 4 роки тому +5

    Oh my sweet Crows!! I love them so much. They are my favorite bird! They’re so smart and I love how they look out for each other. Lesley, this was a fascinating video. As always, thank you so much💕🌸

  • @dhiradjsing4112
    @dhiradjsing4112 2 роки тому +1

    I have had two crows when I was a teenager. One thing I liked is that they always were very enthousiastic when they saw me, also when they were not hungry. Another thing I liked is that they made nice sounds when I talked to them.

  • @trustnuffin9121
    @trustnuffin9121 4 роки тому +9

    I have been feeding a family of 4 crows (UK) now since spring where the adults had 2 little ones to feed.
    I shoo the cats & seagulls off when they try to nab the food I put out and the crows now squawk like mad to warn me when the bandits are near.
    When they are especially hungry they all line up on the roof and squawk for me.
    They are amazing x

  • @s1nd3r3llee
    @s1nd3r3llee 2 роки тому +9

    Thank You, Lesley! We LOVE Crows at our house! They are such intelligent and interesting birds. Just wonderful and very sweet. ❤

  • @thebirdie
    @thebirdie 4 роки тому +4

    The look of sheer bliss on the face of the crows being preened is priceless. I've also noticed the adults feeding each other in the breeding season. Pretty amazing birds.

  • @melissawilliams7238
    @melissawilliams7238 Рік тому +4

    I live in south central Washington state and our wild crows are a hard bunch. I first noticed my resident yard crows when I was out tending my chickens and ducks. It came to my attention that everyday when i went to let my chickens out of the coupe, the same four crows and one solitaire raven would gather and watch over me silently from the black walnut trees in the yard. I dont know how long they had been doing this before I actually realized they were there waiting for me every morning. It wasn't until my black swedish duck hen as well as a broody hen with chicks had hatched a clutch of ducklings (that would roam around together in the open yard) that it became apparent the crows had pledged a solemn oath of allegiance to me. Upon close observation I found that crows took a vigilant watch over my birds and whenever the red hawks falcons or turkey vultures tried to fly over my property the family of crows would swiftly organize an all out mid air assault on the predatory bird until it fled the area entirely. It was then that I started leaving special food offerings for them in exchange for their protection services. Whenever they swoop in to chase off a predator i switch up the usual treats (nuts seeds and super grubs) with high value treats like salmon, uncooked bacon, scrambled eggs, hot dog bites, etc. Its surprising to me how suddenly they seem to show up out of nowhere and sound the alarm the moment a hunting bird enters the air space over my property. Sometimes i think theyre just showing off for me. Ive been building this relationship with them for a long time (years) but they're still nowhere close as comfortable with humans as those city birds that hang out in fast food parking lots. They have some kind of hierarchy with my treats and no one touches the treats before theyve been tested/approved by the lead crow. If the lead crow is not present two will assemble in a tree briefly. One will fly over the treats and back to the tree. Then they communicate something before the one flies off caw caw cawing and the other one will keep watch in the tree until the others return. I can only assume they have a pecking order (like my chickens) that determines who gets what and in what order.

  • @Adam_Newman
    @Adam_Newman 4 роки тому +7

    There’s a family of Crows at my work that wait for me every morning, I feed them crackers & peanuts & they are there at my get off time as well ! Very smart birds ! I really enjoy them

  • @edkittens75
    @edkittens75 4 роки тому +1

    I believe their sociability is due to their intelligence. They have been shown to be intelligent. Very much so. And intelligent creatures have more chance of success in life by learning from other's behaviours whilst having the capacity to develop on those behaviours. It takes time to learn which I think you often see corvid parents putting up with adolescent young following them around as well as gangs of adolescent birds. On a kindness of crows point, there is a video on UA-cam of a boy who regularly feeds birds in his garden and the crows being him trinkets they have found seemingly to be a thank you!

  • @tammy5654
    @tammy5654 4 роки тому +4

    Crows are my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE BIRDS OF ALL. They are such intelligent, wonderful, lovely, whimsical, and truly FASCINATING birds. I've enjoyed many rather amazing interactions with crows over the years. It's such a shame they sometimes get a bad rep from misinformed people who are uninformed as to what truly sweet, loving, beautiful, and AMAZING birds crows (& ravens) are.
    I simply ADORE crows & love them with ALL of my heart. Always have and always will. ❤❤☺☺

  • @PunaSquirrel
    @PunaSquirrel 3 роки тому +1

    I love Crow's.

  • @dougmaceachern5568
    @dougmaceachern5568 4 роки тому +12

    We love the summer time when the Adults cows take over their offspring to our feeders .. So funny to watch the antics of the kiddies... One one occasion. a adult crow flew in to one of the tray feeders while a juvenile watch while standing on the lip of the tray watched .. The adult was eating while looking at the child coaching it to try eating. . finally the parent waked over to the child crow and pushed it into the pan. . The juvenile finally got the message and started to try the food ... ... It is amazing how quick the yearling's get wise , and soon don't need the parents direction. Love your videos

  • @919arie
    @919arie 4 роки тому

    I have been a crow lover for years. Several years ago I had daily visits from a crow family. One of the family members had a deformed foot and could not walk. Every morning "Footsy" as I called him would light on the back deck rail. The other family members would mill around in the back yard while I brought the food. I would take "Footsy's" food to the rail where he could reach it. If he accidentally knocked his food off, one of the other family members would bring him more food. They knew my voice and my face. They are truly amazing and wonderful birds.

  • @jcwilkinson2012
    @jcwilkinson2012 4 роки тому +6

    Crows are so fascinating. For the first time this summer I had crows come to my bird feeder almost always in pairs.

  • @jonilikens569
    @jonilikens569 3 роки тому

    I’ve watched my crows preen each other, and it is very sweet. I love my family of crows. I’ve been feeding the same family of about 5, for 2 years now! We talk, to each other a lot.

  • @GildaLee27
    @GildaLee27 4 роки тому +7

    The crows on our city street recognize me since I started putting out food scraps for them. (I heard they are having a hard time getting enough food with most of the restaurants closed.)

  • @storm_9310
    @storm_9310 4 роки тому +1

    Crow of approval

  • @voodoodolly
    @voodoodolly 4 роки тому +5

    Me and my friend watched a crow mother teaching her young adolescent how to find bugs in vases in the cemetery....i was amazed♥👍

  • @Alystra17
    @Alystra17 Рік тому +1

    I love crows! Such amazing, beautiful and intelligent birds!

  • @AaronSmith-kt2fs
    @AaronSmith-kt2fs Рік тому +3

    Their caws can be extremely loud at times, but I find their extreme insistence on delivering the message hilarious. Crows really have a strong self of self and what they’re looking for from a given situation. 😊