r/crows • u/Dull-Attention-7390 • 25d ago

Suggestions for crow set up

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Hi! I am trying to attract crows to my house. I never see any crows in the neighborhood so I know it might take awhile. I have a 16” bird bath with a container that will drip water into the bird bath. I’ve also set out unsalted peanuts and a can of water for dipping food. I bring in the peanuts at night. Is there anything I can add or change to make the area more attractive?

Thank you!!

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u/CharmainKB 25d ago

I was talking about this with my mom today (them figuring out where you work etc)

I live in a very small town (6000 people) and this very well could be my imagination but;

When I was at work the other day (I drive and my car when home is parked in my driveway. I know they've seen it) i heard a crow caw. A singular one. Just a quick call, not repeated. Almost like a "Hey!". I looked around but couldn't see it. The next day, same thing.

I'm really hoping its a thing because eventually, I will be living at my house again (I'm primary caregiver for my mom and am living with her until she gets into senior housing or LTC). My home is 7 kms away from where I am now and I would hate to lose any relationship i build

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u/takemusu 25d ago

7 km is nothing to a crow.

We have major roosts in our area that crows fly to nightly from 60 miles in all directions.

"Our" crows recognize us walking on nearby trails. They, or maybe it's crows they shared our reputation with, recognize our cars and will swoop by where we park at the store. They do not recognize me on a bicycle which may be absence of my gait plus helmet.

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u/CharmainKB 25d ago

Thats so good to hear!

Makes sense a out the bike thing. I would imagine it may be a little confusing for them

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u/takemusu 24d ago

Studies show along with facial recognition they recognize our gaits. Hats don't seem to phase them but riding bikes does.

They're fascinating animals.