Fancy Meeting You Here

Pat went to the grocery store the other morning. As she pulled into the parking lot, she saw a crow sitting on the roof of the store. The crow had been quiet but when Pat got out of the car it started jabbering like crazy. That told Pat it was one of her crow friends and, being surprised to see her, it was just saying hello.

He Came Bouncing Back

Bouncer is back! Pat hadn’t seen him for over two weeks and was quite worried about him. Bouncer is one of only three crows that are easily identified. Pat gets concerned if one of them doesn’t show up.  She looked out the window this morning and there he was, bouncing around on the driveway like his skinny little legs were spring loaded.

Up, Up and Away

Have been listening to a fascinating book on CD. In The Company of Crows and Ravens by Tony Angell and John M. Marzluff is crammed full of information about these birds.  

I have become acquainted with a new word while enjoying this story.  Anthropomorphism is the act of attributing human-like qualities to non-human entities. I wish the practice was distributed in a more equitable way. We humans should have received some of the crow- like traits. I personally would like to be able to fly.

Dave Thomas

1/8/2025