Spreading the Word

It’s really interesting that the crows recognize Pat and Terri and their cars. They follow them and sometimes fly ahead of them where they dip down and fly low so the ladies will know it is their birds.

The crows also communicate well with each other and let the whole group know what is going on. The following is a little story that illustrates both traits.

Terri had taken Pat to the doctor and to the lab to get a blood draw prior to the next day’s chemotherapy.  Returning, when they were a couple of blocks from home, they spotted two crows. One of the crows immediately increased his altitude and flew over the house and out of sight. Terri says, “I’ll bet he is going to tell his friend we are on the way home.” The crows know that Pat provides food and water, so it’s a good place to mooch a snack. The other crow flew in front of the car and dipped low so they would be sure and notice him. Then, he flew off in the direction of home. Pat says, “He will probably be on the roof when we get there.” Sure enough, when they got to the house, one crow was on the roof and 12 more crows were landing on the driveway and surrounding the car. All of Lame Foot’s gang had gotten the word.

Dave Thomas

11/14/2024