No Mooching Here!

The crows know our daughter Terri and recognize her car.  The other day, she ran some errands for us and was returning  to the house.  As she parked in the driveway, she notice some crows in the tree and on the neighbor’s roof tops as they are when waiting for a meal. Terri concluded her business with us and headed for her home, which is about a mile away. She got home and getting our of the car she saw that two of the crows had followed her.  The crows were flying circles above her and squeaking at her in what sounded like a real rude manner.  Not liking their attitudes Terri yelled back at them “Don’t yell at me! If you want something to eat, go back to Grandma’s!”

No Kidding

Pat has really made friends with the crows.  They talk to her and follow her car to the store. When she gets out of the car, they circle her and talk to her.  This next story is hard to imagine, but I believe it.  Last Saturday, Pat went to Von’s grocery store.  When leaving she fell in the parking lot and broke her pelvis in two places.  She was able to get in the car and drive herself home.  She couldn’t walk so 911 was called and an ambulance came to take her to the hospital.  She was strapped to a gurney and when they loaded her into the ambulance, she saw that several crows were watching. On the way to the hospital Pat looked out the window and saw that a couple of the crows were flying low as they do when they wanted to be seen and were keeping pace with them.  After she was finally placed in a room Pat looked out the window, which was open, and saw a crow perched in the to of a tree that was close to the building. This crow was not squawking but was making the sounds the crows make when they were talking to her. It always sounds strange like someone talking in a foreign language.  Pat felt the crow was commiserating with her for her bad luck.

Rehab Update: For the Rehab Crow

It’s been more than four weeks now and the injured crow is still with us.  He and his mate show up early every morning and have breakfast. The crow seems to be well and looks strong when he flies.  When eating he stands on his good leg with the other curled up under him.  Sometimes he stands on one leg on the rim of the water bowl. He may have decided to live here in our neighborhood, it’s quiet and safe.  Whatever makes him happy is okay with us.

Dave Thomas

June 5, 2026