Today I was greeted by an aerial display by at least 10 crows. That is about 1/4 of our normal returning group in this area. I'm sure there are more around.
Blackie's family have been anticipating the return for the last few weeks, staking out claims for nesting and stashing food but today they had to force other crows from the claim. The aerial display looks like a circling party in the sky with no fighting, just a friendly hello before they disperse to find nesting sites. Once the crows fly at tree level, things get serious. Blackie and his family call and chase any crow that strays too close. By noon, crows were calling from across the river, across the farm fields, down the road, and in our trees. Music to my ears. :)
On another note... a neighbour spotted a pair of Ring Necked pheasants a few houses from mine. Does that mean they are staying in the area and will they breed?
Pam
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