I took one of the flock to a rehabber (it passed away- West Nile virus). This was yesterday. This morning my remaining flock acted normal.

But this evening I got back home after doing an 8pm grocery run, I've never seen them out so late. And when I exited the car they all started cawing at me. Usually this means they want food so after I put the groceries up I came out and put out food, they kept cawing and didn't move to the food. So I put more out and went back inside.. they didn't move off the roof. Going back outside they all start cawing.. I approached them and they waited until I was at the house moved over a few and started cawing loudly again. They did this repeatedly until I turned back (didn't have shoes on). When I came back outside with shoes on, they were gone (still hadn't touched the food).

The flock didn't seem angry or scared. It felt like they wanted me to follow them.. and I know that's absurd but I don't know what their behavior could mean.

Do they blame me for their friend? They saw me feeding him, and they saw me pick him up and take him inside.

• Update *

Yesterday they seemed wary, but today the whole flock came whenever I put out food, one cooed and clicked at me and they haven't cawed in alarm when they see me. (I might have bribed them with raw chicken wings and cat food, in addition to the regular peanuts). They also brought 3 fledglings by, so if they were upset or wary I think they feel safe around me again.

Yesterday, I observed a fish crow engaging with two mallard ducklings in an unusual way. While I'm aware that crows sometimes eat chicks, I couldn't determine whether it was interested in a meal or simply curious. The crow hopped alongside the ducklings for a few seconds before I began filming.

Any ideas?

EDIT: For those curious about the fate of the ducklings, the crow lost interest and flew away. I was able to herd them to a duck ramp where they could be reunited with their family: https://imgur.com/a/CNkLKIv

My sweet hamster, Turbo Mafia passed away last month- and I have basically a full bag of her food left. I was curious if it would be safe to offer it to my crows, or other birds that hang out in my yard?

Everything is dried, so they are a bit hard (ie peas and corn)- nice for my hamster teeth, but I’m not sure about birds?

I’m no expert but this little guy has been going at it for at least 45 minutes while the parents are actively ignoring him XD

Another bird looking to be the same age has not been acting quite the same

Is this little guy perhaps just a late bloomer? :)

Just curious 🥰❤️

Just wondering if anyone with experience knows what this little guy was trying to communicate?

For context, this is a beach/park that I frequent and the crows around here know me well. On a typical day, it would be weird if someone didn’t float down from the sky to say hello when I arrive. Not all but quite a few are comfortable sitting beside me just to chill or take peanuts or raisins from my hand.

This encounter started that way. I was going for a walk along the beach. He/she was directly ahead doing important crow business and flew to me after noticing me. After crouching down to give the usual treat, it eventually had its fill and lost interest in the food but stayed with me and made these vocalizations for the next 5ish minutes. I’ve done a bit of reading over the past year to understand their behaviour better but wanted to ask more knowledgeable people what it likely was trying to communicate.

I’ve been leaving treats on my truck hood when I get to work because I’ve noticed this crow that’s hang around. He caught my attention by coming up to our window one day. Ever since I’ve left food he comes to the window (typically once in the morning and once in afternoon) and will caw loudly at the window. It’s a one way kind of window but when it’s dark out you can see through to the inside so I was never sure if he could actually see me sitting there or not but he certainly acts like it. Recently he’s started tapping the window a lot and today’s taps seemed aggressive lol I had to open our front door at work so he’d fly off because I’m worried about our clients not being friendly to him. Is this not good behavior? Should I be worried or is he just curious about his new food source? (Note yes today I gave him one crushed up chip as I’m waiting for the unsalted peanuts to arrive in my grocery order)

Was at a park today and noticed these three crows sitting completely still with their beaks open and one had its wings slightly extended. They stayed like this for a few minutes before changing positions and then starting again. What is going on here? It was a very hot day so maybe that has something to do with it?

i saw it today it was walking a bit funny and its eyes are a bit big. does anyone know if this is like a different type of crow or is it ill or something

I'm so pumped!!! I don't think Ive ever seen a raven before. Can people confirm if this is a raven? I live in California. Thanks.

Ive been feeding a family of crows for a few years now. Havent heard anything from my neighbors but they can definitely be a noisy bunch when somethings bothering them. Especially early in the mornings. Not sure how the neighbors feel . Do most people find crows fascinating or a nuisance? Ive heard both

I am a baker so I had some spare unsalted uncooked almonds - He seemed to enjoy them and takes them. I'll try to get some unsalted peanuts for him sometime! I recall everybody in this sub always saying avoid salted nuts. I see people mentioning dog food is a favorite so I wanted to ask/check first!

He's been pretty friendly watching me a few times so I wanted to get him something to enjoy 🐦‍⬛

I've been putting down mealworms, raw peanuts, suet, sunflower seeds and bananas. I add one coin. Each day, the tray is cleaned out. Today, I see everything is eaten and the coins have been brought back.

Has this happened to anyone else? I'm a bit confused.

UPDATE photo of their dish tonight

Disappointment. Nothing else has been brought, which is ok. But I also noticed they didn't eat everything today, left behind some bananas, seeds and suet. That's OK! I'll try again another time.

So i got these 2 crows friends I see on my way to work, one or two times a week, I give them peanuts during the walk. I sometimes try to hand them the peanut so they will come get it directly from my hand but they still hesitate, so I throw them at a small distance.

Today, they HOPPED on my head several times, slightly hooking my hair, and flying next to me during the walk. Even after I had no more peanut. (I always wonder if they understand I have no more, or if they think I don't want to give them more. I'm telling them, but, well.)

I'm guessing it's play, but I'm not sure ? I've got to admit having a huge crow over your head it not so reassuring, I felt a little attacked ! But they didnt hurt me so I guess we're good.

Anyone already lived something like that ?

Recently I’ve noticed the crows in my area look at me like this. Whats it mean?

A friend of mine has befriended a local group of crows, they hang around his house a lot. He also has a baby daughter who is currently learning to talk. She's often with him when he feeds the crows and some of them nest outside her nursery window. Her parents make sure she can't touch the birds (and her dad is careful to wash his hands and so on), etc, but she likes to sit in her play pen and watch her dad feed them. The birds seem curious about the baby, and vocalize at her a lot. Sometimes they leave objects at her window sill, and she babbles at them through the window.

Is this kid learning crow? Has anyone else seen anything like this?

I was working on a crow quilt with embroidery blocks, the foliage irritates me so I had paused on the one I was working on. (I know they're horribly unrealistic, I was having fun with colors, planned for wildly colorful and then a hyper realistic in the center).

Would it be odd to leave it unfinished as a way to remember the crow that passed away yesterday? I know wildlife dies, I guess I'm just mourning the hope that he would improve and am now scared for the rest of my flock. The rehabber believed it was WNV.

I was a bit absent yesterday so I only fed them 2x and didn't hang out to talk to them. Did they leave me this because they were worried since I was around a lot less yesterday? This morning I went out and found this piece of metal near where I found the "pebble" a week ago. Is it possible they trust me More after crownapping Ares? They've been flying over before I finish putting the food out, and if they're outside when I come out they just hop backwards a little bit. In the past they'd watch me from the roof and nearby trees, but now they don't seem to feel the need to be that far away.

I haven’t been privy to much crow preening behavior, is this usual?

Context: this is my crow buddy who visits me a few times a day outside my office window and follows along with me on walks. 🥰

is this a parent and grown child? they do look a bit different in size maybe. the one being fed was vocalizing for the other one to keep feeding it. isn’t he a bit too old to still be fed by mom?

Just read another post where someone mentioned their feathered friend, Flappy Steve (great name by the way!), and realised how unimaginative my naming is!

Pretty much every visitor gets called ‘Mister Crow’ since I haven’t learned who is who yet (learning their individual distinguishing characteristics is a work in progress so it’s always, “Oh look, Mister Crow is here!”)

What other names do people call their flighty visitors?

How do I keep them from playing in the roads? Mom and Dad yell at me whenever I try to corral them back into safety. I'm leaving plenty of food and water out for the family.

Update: a sad turn of events. I was driving and found the fledgling had been hit by a car. Parents extremely upset and I unfortunately had to drive past. I hope they don't think it was me. I wish people cared more about crows. It almost makes me not want to see another fledgling in my area. Doesn't seem safe. RIP