Crows Collection (page 10)

Common Raven (Corvus corax) two adults, standing on lawn, Tower of London, London, England, January

Rook (Corvus frugilegus) adult, with pine cone in beak, walking on grass, Highlands, Scotland, November

Common Raven (Corvus corax) adult, close-up of head, England, August (captive)

Rook (Corvus frugilegus) adult, with wings spread, facing Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) adult, competition for food on birdtable, Oxfordshire, England, March

Rook (Corvus frugilegus) adult, standing at edge of water, Suffolk, England, May

Rook (Corvus frugilegus) two adults, in flight, fighting in mid-air, Oxfordshire, England, March

Common Raven (Corvus corax sinuatus) two adults, perched on logs, with Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) adult in background, Yellowstone N.P. Wyoming, U.S.A. October

Bismarck Crow (Corvus insularis) adult, perched on branch, Kimbe, West New Britain Province, New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, April

Pied Crow (Corvus albus) adult, calling, in flight over beach, Gambia, January

Fish Crow (Corvus ossifragus) adult, standing on beach, Sanibel Island, Florida, U. S. A. March
Fish Crow (Corvus ossifragus) adult, standing on beach, Sanibel Island, Florida, U.S.A. March

Taiwan Blue Magpie (Urocissa caerulea) three adults, perched on urban roof during rainfall, Taiwan, April

Grey Treepie (Dendrocitta formosae formosae) adult, perched on powerline, Taiwan, April

Taiwan Blue Magpie (Urocissa caerulea) adult, sheltering from rain on house balcony during rainfall, Taiwan, April

Cuban Crow (Corvus nasicus) adult, perched at top of dead tree, La Belen, Camaguey Province, Cuba, March

Golden Oriole (Oriolus oriolus) and Azure-winged Magpie (Cyanopica cyana) young, in dispute in pear tree, Andalucia, Spain, July

Common Magpie (Pica pica) adult, in flight over water, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, April

Common Magpie (Pica pica sericea) Korean Magpie, adult, standing on mud at edge of water, Hong Kong, China, October

Common Magpie (Pica pica serica) adult, foraging on grass, Taipei City, Taiwan, April

Common Magpie (Pica pica) adult, with snow on head, standing on snow during snowfall, Warwickshire, England, March

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) adult, panting, standing on ground, Sweden

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) adult, with acorn in beak, Warwickshire, England, October

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) adult, taking off from post, Suffolk, England, June

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) adult, in flight, about to dive, Oxfordshire, England, March

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) adult, feeding on insects, foraging amongst seaweed on beach strandline, Northern Ireland, February

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) flock, silhouetted in tree at sunset, West Yorkshire, England, April

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) adult, perched on wall, Lynmouth, Devon, England, November

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) adult, in flight, pursuing Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) adult, Norfolk, England, September

Rook (Corvus frugilegus) adult, in flight, with nesting material in beak, Oxfordshire, England, March

Rook (Corvus frugilegus) adult, calling in flight, Suffolk, England, May

Rook (Corvus frugilegus) adult, feeding, scavenging from rubbish bin, Cumbria, England, January

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"Crows: The Enigmatic Ballad of the Corvidae Family" In the ancient ballads, like Twa Corbies, they have always held a mysterious allure. These intelligent creatures captivate our imagination with their dark feathers and piercing gaze. Just like the Bald Eagle being harassed by a crow during a winter snowstorm in Alaska, they fearlessly assert themselves amidst nature's harshest conditions. The Corvidae family encompasses four members that share this enigmatic charm. Rooks, such as those seen at pre-roost gatherings near Buckenham in Norfolk's Yare Valley, showcase their social nature as they gather on trees and take flight over Suffolk farmland. Their presence is reminiscent of a scene from an old farm boy's life alongside his loyal plough horse. But they can not limited to rural landscapes alone; they also grace us with their presence in unexpected places. At Alpine Zoo Innsbruck in Tyrol, Austria, we find the Red-billed Chough proudly displaying its vibrant plumage against the European backdrop. As dusk settles upon Niederhorn in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland region, an Alpine Chough perches on rocks casting an intriguing shadow—a silhouette that echoes tales of mystery and adventure. Meanwhile, deep within Hungary's forest pools lies another member of the Corvidae family—the Eurasian Jay—taking delight in bathing under dappled sunlight. Its blue feathers shimmering as it indulges in nature's simple pleasures. These diverse encounters remind us that they can more than just birds; they embody folklore and legends passed down through generations. They symbolize wisdom and cunningness while simultaneously captivating our hearts with their beauty. Whether soaring high above snowy peaks or gathering before roosting for the nightfall chorus near Norfolk's Yare Valley once again—crows continue to enchant us with their timeless allure.