I have been putting out food and water in front of the house, for a few crows that hang around. I put out dry cat food and a mix for large birds. I see and hear the crows but I also get visits from the squirrel across the street and at least two cats. I have seen one cat and I have heard at least two screaming at each other a few nights.
Happy Saturday, Gerbil Nation!
Good morning, Sven, and Mac!
Mac -- that’s awfully kind of you. A pair of ravens have taken to visiting our fountain for a drink and a bath, along with all of the other birds (including a red-shouldered hawk). The rats and squirrel clean up any seed that spills from the bird feeder.
Hi Paddy. I just like crows and ravens and like to encourage them.
I was watching two crows yesterday evening, sharing the food. One picked up several pieces and then went to the water bowl. I was surprised when it dropped several pieces into the water and watched them sink. Them it started bobbing to the bottom to pick them up and eat them. I guess it wanted to soften the hard food pieces. I had not seen that before but now I understood why I sometimes find food in the water. I use the top from a 50 piece DVD spindle for the water. It is see transparent so I can see from the window if it is low or dirty. I use the plastic lids from coffee jugs as food dishes.
I was just chastised because the food was empty so I did my duty. A couple of birds were right on it. Are these crows or ravens? I assumed crows but can’t really tell.
It’s little hard to tell. Ravens are bigger, glide when flying, and have a narrower tail. Crows have a wedge or fan-shaped tail and flap constantly while flying. Crows gather in large groups, while ravens are solitary or will be in pairs.
The squirrel lives in the tree across the street. The birds often sit in the crook of the tree or in the shade under it. There are three I see commonly.
Thread pic: Coons starting the day right with a hearty breakfast.
Good morning, GN.
I have been putting out food and water in front of the house, for a few crows that hang around. I put out dry cat food and a mix for large birds. I see and hear the crows but I also get visits from the squirrel across the street and at least two cats. I have seen one cat and I have heard at least two screaming at each other a few nights.
Happy Saturday, Gerbil Nation!
Good morning, Sven, and Mac!
Mac -- that’s awfully kind of you. A pair of ravens have taken to visiting our fountain for a drink and a bath, along with all of the other birds (including a red-shouldered hawk). The rats and squirrel clean up any seed that spills from the bird feeder.
Hi Paddy. I just like crows and ravens and like to encourage them.
I was watching two crows yesterday evening, sharing the food. One picked up several pieces and then went to the water bowl. I was surprised when it dropped several pieces into the water and watched them sink. Them it started bobbing to the bottom to pick them up and eat them. I guess it wanted to soften the hard food pieces. I had not seen that before but now I understood why I sometimes find food in the water. I use the top from a 50 piece DVD spindle for the water. It is see transparent so I can see from the window if it is low or dirty. I use the plastic lids from coffee jugs as food dishes.
Good morning, Mac, and Paddy!
Crows are cool and very smart. I do wish the critters would eat more of my bird seed -- it seems like no one likes dried corn anymore.
Reading about the coming end of the world via AI, I wonder if this is just global warming/climate change redux.
I was just chastised because the food was empty so I did my duty. A couple of birds were right on it. Are these crows or ravens? I assumed crows but can’t really tell.
It’s little hard to tell. Ravens are bigger, glide when flying, and have a narrower tail. Crows have a wedge or fan-shaped tail and flap constantly while flying. Crows gather in large groups, while ravens are solitary or will be in pairs.
Thank you, Paddy. They sound like crows. I knew none of that.
The squirrel lives in the tree across the street. The birds often sit in the crook of the tree or in the shade under it. There are three I see commonly.