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holy balls I'm impressed
I was thinking he might get a couple of crows to show up
just goes to show that there are a lot more crows in any given area than I realize
~2:30 and ~5:00
warning: he shoots them crows toward the very end, but it shows a description slide before they go to that
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Magpies are another bloody smart corvid, but they are a bit more aggressive with humans. Eurasion/European magpies pass the self-recognition test with mirrors. Wikipedia tells me that European magpies are the only non-mammal known to do so reliably!
They're just not as social as crows are. Neither are ravens or most of the other corvids for that matter.
It's the social element that seems to bring out the interesting behaviors, IMO. Crowbros.
e: the other corvids are reasonably social, compared to many animals, dont mean to imply that they are loner jerks
They totally do. There is a mall near me where the wind churns around the buildings this time of year, and you can go and watch crows do tandem aerobatics.
There will be a leader and a follower; they'll glide up and then do a nose-dive with a swoop, and the follower tries to tag the leader. They'll switch roles frequently. It's clearly non-aggressive, and it doesn't seem to be the right time of year for it to be related to mating. They're just goofing.
I've seen probably three or four dozen crows all gathered in this area doing it. It's pretty neat to me because not only does it require intelligence and sociability, but they must be well-fed enough that wasting calories this way isn't a big deal.
People in the mall are oblivious to the rad thing going on above them. I really should record it on video.
There's a species of cockatoo in Australia called the Banks' Black Cockatoo. They males will grab a stick in their beak and smack it against the hollows in trees where they live. I don't know if it's a mating thing or they're just calling out their territory but on a quiet afternoon you can hear them having drum-offs with each other
What I'm wondering is where do North American crows migrate to? Starting in the spring, they gradually dissapear around where I live until by June, they're all gone. In October, they come back, their numbers blocking out the sun, and descend upon us. I've never had an issue with them, seeing as I keep a lid on my garbage pail, and don't live on a farm. So I find that the local community's hatred of them to be rather peculiar. I see letters to the editor calling out for the complete anihilation of them between the anti-abortion letters, and the "Obama is a secret Muslim Kenyan Communist" letters.
They totally do. There is a mall near me where the wind churns around the buildings this time of year, and you can go and watch crows do tandem aerobatics.
There will be a leader and a follower; they'll glide up and then do a nose-dive with a swoop, and the follower tries to tag the leader. They'll switch roles frequently. It's clearly non-aggressive, and it doesn't seem to be the right time of year for it to be related to mating. They're just goofing.
I've seen probably three or four dozen crows all gathered in this area doing it. It's pretty neat to me because not only does it require intelligence and sociability, but they must be well-fed enough that wasting calories this way isn't a big deal.
People in the mall are oblivious to the rad thing going on above them. I really should record it on video.
Yesterday I saw two seagulls flying up out of a pond. The first seagull shat on a man sitting on a bench beside the pond. Simultaneously, the second seagull shat on the first seagull. It was beautiful.
It's fun to sit in shopping center parking lots around here and watch Seagulls squabble over a bit of fast food that someone threw on the ground. One will grab it, take off flying, and all of the others will give chase while he tries to land long enough to scarf it down. When they're not doing that, at least one will always fly directly over you, maybe 10 feet above. I'm always paranoid about getting crapped on, but I've been lucky so far.
There's also a large retention pond in the middle of the shopping district where hundreds of ducks, geese, seagulls, and a few swans hang out. If you drive past it in the spring, you're guaranteed to see a whole bunch bunch of goslings.
Yesterday I saw two seagulls flying up out of a pond. The first seagull shat on a man sitting on a bench beside the pond. Simultaneously, the second seagull shat on the first seagull. It was beautiful.
So, on the bus last night I met an old hobo containing in his coat:
(1) adorable bunny
(1) surprise raven
The bunny was totes relaxed. Old guy could put it on his head and the little guy would stay cool. Didn't fuss when several different people took turns holding it, either.
As for raven, it was just poking its head out of the jacket with no apparent fuss. Didn't panic or anything when I had a chance to pet it.
Adorable critters, but the circumstances were weird.
(It also surprised everyone when I spoke up, since I visually pass as a lady these days. Voice work is on top of my priority list.)
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So, on the bus last night I met an old hobo containing in his coat:
(1) adorable bunny
(1) surprise raven
The bunny was totes relaxed. Old guy could put it on his head and the little guy would stay cool. Didn't fuss when several different people took turns holding it, either.
As for raven, it was just poking its head out of the jacket with no apparent fuss. Didn't panic or anything when I had a chance to pet it.
Adorable critters, but the circumstances were weird.
(It also surprised everyone when I spoke up, since I visually pass as a lady these days. Voice work is on top of my priority list.)
how do you even get a raven to chill like that
where does someone even get a raven in the first place
Our neighbors 'adopted' a raven we found on a bike path at the coast. It had a broken leg and wing; we called the wildlife rescue center that was back home, and they said there weren't any facilities within driving distance, but our neighbor persisted and they said that if he wanted to take care of it, this is what he had to do, etc etc.
So for about three weeks there was a raven in our neighbors work barn, in a big homebuilt aviary, who became very relaxed after awhile. When he was better they released him, he hung around for a day or two then took off. Was pretty cool.
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So I look up and see a big spider on the ceiling. I thought it was some sort of orb weaver, since it had a big fat abdomen, and it was about the size of the orb weavers around here. But it was a little reddish.
I got a plastic jar so I could safely remove her from the place, and as I got close, she started to descend on a silk thread. This was very fortunate because it turns out she is a huge honking jumping spider.
I would not have been successful if she had her feet planted on the ceiling when I came at her.
I've never seen a jumping spider this big in my area (Southern California). I've only ever seen small ones. I think she is a female Red Backed jumping spider. I guess they are not uncommon, but I've never seen one before.
Her abdomen is huge. She has the proportions of a tick, which is strange to see on a jumping spider.
I'm going to see my nephews tomorrow, so I think I'll keep her until I can show them, since jumping spiders show such interesting behaviors, and then I'll release her. My sister is terrible about bugs/spiders, and I'm afraid my nephews are picking up her dislike of them.
I want to get a picture too.
She looks like this
but with a bit more red on her head. She's about the size of an American dime.
So, on the bus last night I met an old hobo containing in his coat:
(1) adorable bunny
(1) surprise raven
The bunny was totes relaxed. Old guy could put it on his head and the little guy would stay cool. Didn't fuss when several different people took turns holding it, either.
As for raven, it was just poking its head out of the jacket with no apparent fuss. Didn't panic or anything when I had a chance to pet it.
Adorable critters, but the circumstances were weird.
(It also surprised everyone when I spoke up, since I visually pass as a lady these days. Voice work is on top of my priority list.)
how do you even get a raven to chill like that
where does someone even get a raven in the first place
I've no clue
bird was looking at me like nothing was unusual
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So, on the bus last night I met an old hobo containing in his coat:
(1) adorable bunny
(1) surprise raven
The bunny was totes relaxed. Old guy could put it on his head and the little guy would stay cool. Didn't fuss when several different people took turns holding it, either.
As for raven, it was just poking its head out of the jacket with no apparent fuss. Didn't panic or anything when I had a chance to pet it.
Adorable critters, but the circumstances were weird.
(It also surprised everyone when I spoke up, since I visually pass as a lady these days. Voice work is on top of my priority list.)
how do you even get a raven to chill like that
where does someone even get a raven in the first place
I've no clue
bird was looking at me like nothing was unusual
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it was pretty crazy, this giant ~3.5ft wingspan owl flapping away from the gang of crows in a panic
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holy balls I'm impressed
I was thinking he might get a couple of crows to show up
just goes to show that there are a lot more crows in any given area than I realize
~2:30 and ~5:00
warning: he shoots them crows toward the very end, but it shows a description slide before they go to that
or, messing with you for fun
it can be either
They look gorgeous, their warble is a delight but getting dive bombed by those guys really sucks
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they remind me of people
they're communal and they worry about each other
they also do things for fun
They're just not as social as crows are. Neither are ravens or most of the other corvids for that matter.
It's the social element that seems to bring out the interesting behaviors, IMO. Crowbros.
e: the other corvids are reasonably social, compared to many animals, dont mean to imply that they are loner jerks
They totally do. There is a mall near me where the wind churns around the buildings this time of year, and you can go and watch crows do tandem aerobatics.
There will be a leader and a follower; they'll glide up and then do a nose-dive with a swoop, and the follower tries to tag the leader. They'll switch roles frequently. It's clearly non-aggressive, and it doesn't seem to be the right time of year for it to be related to mating. They're just goofing.
I've seen probably three or four dozen crows all gathered in this area doing it. It's pretty neat to me because not only does it require intelligence and sociability, but they must be well-fed enough that wasting calories this way isn't a big deal.
People in the mall are oblivious to the rad thing going on above them. I really should record it on video.
TOCK TOCK TOCK
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TOCK TOCK TOCK
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Edit: Oh my gosh, that crow is sledding with a lid or something.
but I really love corvids
and also ducks
There's also a large retention pond in the middle of the shopping district where hundreds of ducks, geese, seagulls, and a few swans hang out. If you drive past it in the spring, you're guaranteed to see a whole bunch bunch of goslings.
I love seagulls
(1) adorable bunny
(1) surprise raven
The bunny was totes relaxed. Old guy could put it on his head and the little guy would stay cool. Didn't fuss when several different people took turns holding it, either.
As for raven, it was just poking its head out of the jacket with no apparent fuss. Didn't panic or anything when I had a chance to pet it.
Adorable critters, but the circumstances were weird.
(It also surprised everyone when I spoke up, since I visually pass as a lady these days. Voice work is on top of my priority list.)
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I guess there is something going on causing barn owls to die out.
how do you even get a raven to chill like that
where does someone even get a raven in the first place
So for about three weeks there was a raven in our neighbors work barn, in a big homebuilt aviary, who became very relaxed after awhile. When he was better they released him, he hung around for a day or two then took off. Was pretty cool.
3DS FC: 4699-5714-8940 Playing Pokemon, add me! Ho, SATAN!
I got a plastic jar so I could safely remove her from the place, and as I got close, she started to descend on a silk thread. This was very fortunate because it turns out she is a huge honking jumping spider.
I would not have been successful if she had her feet planted on the ceiling when I came at her.
I've never seen a jumping spider this big in my area (Southern California). I've only ever seen small ones. I think she is a female Red Backed jumping spider. I guess they are not uncommon, but I've never seen one before.
Her abdomen is huge. She has the proportions of a tick, which is strange to see on a jumping spider.
I'm going to see my nephews tomorrow, so I think I'll keep her until I can show them, since jumping spiders show such interesting behaviors, and then I'll release her. My sister is terrible about bugs/spiders, and I'm afraid my nephews are picking up her dislike of them.
I want to get a picture too.
She looks like this
but with a bit more red on her head. She's about the size of an American dime.
I've no clue
bird was looking at me like nothing was unusual
Twitch (I stream most days of the week)
Twitter (mean leftist discourse)
"Day 40 ... I have become one with the human's 'herd'. Soon I will know the location of their snack vaults ..."
3DS FC: 4699-5714-8940 Playing Pokemon, add me! Ho, SATAN!
how does one hide on in a jacket at all
crow v raven (video)
Still a healthy sized bird
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