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Monday 22 December 2014

Carrion Crow (Corvus corone)

The all-black carrion crow is one of the cleverest, most adaptable of our birds. It is often quite fearless, although it can be wary of man. They are fairly solitary, usually found alone or in pairs. The closely related hooded crow has recently been split as a separate species. Carrion crows will come to gardens for food and although often cautious initially, they soon learn when it is safe, and will return repeatedly to take advantage of whatever is on offer. [RSPB]





37 comments:

  1. Well, that is brave but cautious. I like them. Regards.

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  2. Hij staat erbij alsof hij wilt zeggen: kom maar op.

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  3. Brilliant recordings,
    nice evening
    Crissi

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  4. Dalle mie parti da qualche anno in quà è pieno di cornacchie! stupende foto! ciao Cri : )

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  5. I do love corvids. Such intelligent and sadly maligned birds.

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  6. I love to watch them. They are way more curious than most.

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  7. What a lovely bird Bob!I have never seen it in my area!
    Great captures!Excellent shots!
    Dimi...

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  8. Ta sowa u góry robi wrażenie jak się wejdzie do Ciebie:) Piękne zdjęcia:) Pozdrawiam i zapraszam do mnie origamiiptaki.blogspot.com

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  9. Bob, a handsome fellow, with an awful name!

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  10. He is fantastic, Bob. You did a great job with this black bird.Well done. I wish you a Merry Christmas and everything you wish for 2015. Greetings from the Netherlands, Joke

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  11. And it is a good thing they are wary of man. I would be too ...

    Excellent shots, Bob :)

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  12. Well captured. I hope you have Hooded Crows in store for us as I like the contrasting plumage.

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    1. Oh dear, I tried to get them but I couldn't, I am sorry.

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  13. Very nice images crows! In my area does not exist, there is only a crows gray. Merry Christmas, Bob!

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  14. Wonderful captures of your Crow. They are smart birds. Have a happy holiday week!

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    1. Thanks Eileen, and to you, have a great holidays.

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  15. Wouldn't want to go into a dark alley with one, Bob



    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    <3

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  16. BOB BONJOUR il est magnifique encore cet oiseau et il te souhaite de belles fêtes comme moi
    bisous et joyeux NOEL

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  17. Beautiful photos of the black crow.
    These are indeed very smart.
    Well done Bob.

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  18. Lieve Bob ook deze foto's zijn prachtig mooie dagen en voor het nieuwe jaar veel foto's maken hoor lieve groetjes Danielle

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    1. Thank you Danielle, unfortunaly their isn't very much sun, anyway let's love each other.

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  19. Crows are indeed crafty and intelligent as well as fascinating to watch . We have rehabilitated a few over the years that were in need of mending . I enjoy the company of crows in the woods when I walk ~ rather mystical really !
    Popped over to wish you a Happy Holiday Bob.
    Warm wishes,
    Willow

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  20. hi bob, crows are indeed intelligent and beautiful birds! loving your shots.

    wish you and yours a very merry xmas!! x

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  21. I love crows, and this one is tough. You have shown us his splendid glory.

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  22. I truly admire corvids and the way we have persecuted them over many centuries is a disgrace.

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