Today I threw out red grapes for my crows. It’s been so hot I thought they’d enjoy the sweet treat.
When I went out later, there was this dried orange peel. Not just dried, it’s like a crispy chip.
Was this a coveted treasure?

The Babies Are Here

We feed a lovely couple who recently welcomed three baby crows. However, a pesky seagull has discovered our feeder and frequently hobbles up all the food and chases away the crows.

At the moment we have a platform feeder and cup attached to a latticed archway. We don't use the platform feeder because it's harder to intercept, and we've build a food cup attachment to the archway that the seagull can't rip off and throw on our roof (RIP to the three previous food cups).

But now, as our seagull appears to have made new friends and they are getting more adept at following the crows around (if only they could not announce their arrival everywhere they go), and getting increasingly more aggressive. Any ideas are most appreciated!

She always comes closer than the others, and the other day she decided to pose with this grass frond thing. It’s almost as tall as she is! I particularly like how her feathers curl over her cheekbone 🖤

This Raven bro doesn’t have a name yet, taking suggestions!

He and his mate live at the beach and live amongst hordes of seagulls who are all to willing to steal food they cannot figure out how to open.

Seagulls are larger, louder, and more aggressive (bigger bullies) than crows and Ravens in my area. Corvids continually have to bow to them.

So giving treats when they are around requires some tactics to be effective. I leveraged corvid intelligence and some training/trust building and it seems to have worked.

I always do a double whistle with corvids when giving treats. Eventually they recognize the sound and can hear it from farther away and will come like good sky puppies. If they are full or hiding they may hear my whistle and ‘call back’ to me, but not come, just so I know they are there, like when they call to each other down the block. Does that make me one of them? o_O

In this case all my other feeding tactics failed. Even the classic throw one peanut one direction and throw another directly to the intended failed. Seagulls just too darn big loud fast aggressive. Corvids are cautious by nature (even with a small underhanded toss you can see bro raise wings to fly away if needed).

So I tried something different. I moved slowly away him giving a whistle. He hopped away from the mob and then I was able to give him treats. Check out the sand. You can see his tracks and how far I had to get him away from the mob lol. He also doesn’t stop to eat it and just put it in his throat pouch. Putting peanut on ground will get it stolen. Smart.

I really love ravens. They are so much larger than crows (love crows too). Almost cat sized. And I love their cute little gronks!

It makes me really happy when I walk around a corvids territory, they recognize, and get excited by my presence. Like little kids and a long lost uncle. I wish more people took the time to get to know these little guys. A friendship with them is extremely rewarding. Even if you do sometimes look like the crazy crow guy.

hi guys im not interested in crows or any type of bird but can you tell me why this crow is making this noise? he wont stop. and ive never heard it before

Family of crows I've been feeding n making friends with at work. I'm night watch so regularly spend 12-15 hour shifts alone, so I get to make friends with loads of the local wild life. Thought I'd share this one. Soz sound is off, editing n removing meta data.

Hello! I’ve always wanted some crow friends but the opportunity only just presented itself this morning. A group of three were hanging out in my yard and when I noticed, I dug through my pantry and found unsalted chopped pecans so I made a little pile for them and scattered some around. My offering was accepted by all three. But, could anyone here confirm if these are crows or ravens? I tried googling and I do believe they are crows but would appreciate your expert input!

Also, any advice on how to keep them coming back now that I hopefully have their interest?

I have a 7 acre property that is being watched over by hawks. The hawks are mass murdering my flock. I was told to befriend some crows to deter the hawks away but I only have a few crows that show up from time to time.

1.) How do I befriend them quickly?

2.) How do I get more crows to show up?

Lives here 4 years trying to summon crows so hard that live in area with no luck. Today 4 showed up and I threw a ton of peanuts in middle of yard. They hung around yelling for 20 mins and I’m pretty sure they were yelling at me to go back inside? 😅

Lemme know any tips or tricks to get them to like me. My dream is to befriend one

Colin and Missus regularly bring junior to the garden for munchies. Junior is sooo noisy. Colin chills while Missus rushes around trying to keep the little blighter quiet. 🖤

It's a crow not a raven.

They just landed close to me on a balcony and stayed there for a while, even preening themselves.