The Portland crows wanted to walk for peace like the monks. They settled for a walk for peanuts.😊
But it is so very lovely to be greeted this way when we head out for a walk!
(Native audio so you can enjoy their banter)
#portland #crows #portlandcrows #morningwalk #walkforpeanuts #peace #NoKings
A couple of cuties strutting on the runway!
#portland #crows #portlandcrows #corvid #ourhouse
Flyways
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Happy Solstice, from 350PDX and the Portland crows. 🕯️🕯️🕯️
#PortlandCrows #PortlandCrowRoost #Portland
A couple of river pirates taking advantage of floating debris from the storm…ahoy, mateys!
#portland #river #crows #portlandcrows #piratelife
Meet Nigel! He’s the newest member of our regular flock of crows. He’s a curious bird and quite animated. First to the feeder in the morning, last to leave at night. 😁
#crows #portlandcrows #corvids #corvidae #ourhouse
During the murder season, we don’t see Rocky and Natasha by themselves very often. So it was a sweet surprise to find the rain-sodden pair at the feeder today. Just the two of them in the rain, enjoying a meal together. Love!
#crows #rockythecrow #portlandcrows #corvid #portland #ourhouse
It’s nice to be recognized when walking down the street. Being greeted with enthusiasm is always welcome. 😁
#crows #portlandcrows #corvids #neighborhood #dogwalks
It may be almost the end of the murderous season for paintings in the studio, but it is just the beginning of murder season for crows!
#portland #portlandcrows #crows #murderofcrows
One of our crow family being laid to rest.
Today in war ravaged Portland we take a moment of silence to honor a fallen comrade.
One of our crow family passed in the night. The flock held a loud wake in the trees above him, then some followed as we brought him home to rest.
#portland #portlandcrows #crow #corvid #birds
Today in war ravaged Portland, Wonder Mike and I tried to make friends with a new crow. He was dubious. Making friends in wartime ain’t easy, even if you have a bag full of peanuts to share.
#portland #NoKings #crow #portlandcrows #corvid #chihuahua
A single crow sits atop a stop sign
The signs are clear - the murder rate is increasing in war ravaged Portland, as thousands of crows begin gathering for the season of ominous clouds of feathered harbingers of doom…
#crow #portlandcrows #murderofcrows #portland #photography #citystreets #nokings
Here’s what’s been happening with the crow family this week…more nonsense from Tristan, AND Natasha contemplated entering the room again! So close!
#crow #corvid #corvidae #portlandcrows #crows #ourhouse #love
Tristan (the youngest of the fledglings) has been in the bowl all day, eating successfully by himself. But as soon as Natasha (mama) arrives, he’s back at his “feed me” behavior. This kid cracks us up!
#crow #corvid #corvidae #portlandcrows #ourhouse #love
It almost happened.
Nearly.
So close.
Natasha hung out in the feeder for awhile, then stepped onto the window frame like she was thinking about coming in…until one of the kiddos interrupted.
Next time, crow. Next time.
#crow #corvid #corvidae #portlandcrows #ourhouse #love #crows
Natasha and Tristan were calmly enjoying a meal together today…perhaps he is moving into adulthood at last?
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Tristan is the youngest of our crow family. He pretends he cannot feed himself so the grownups will do it for him. But he is very capable, and shows it when they aren’t around. What a character!!
#corvidae #crow #corvid #portlandcrows #ourhouse #love
Four crows on a utility line as viewed from our top floor window
It is rare to see all four of them at once, calmly sitting together. Usually it is a wild rumpus of flying, feathers, squawking, chasing and jostling for position!
Rocky, Natasha, Izzy and Tristan. Hello, crow family!
#corvidae #crow #corvid #portlandcrows #ourhouse #rockythecrow #love
The crows have been so active that it is hard to keep up with all the videos and antics! So here is a montage of last week’s fun…
#crow #portlandcrows #rockythecrow #corvids #ourhouse #birds #love
Enamel crow pin in a retail boutique
Dropped by #UnionRose this weekend to visit my flock of #PortlandCrows 💚🐦⬛
Sometimes they don’t want food…just to stand outside my studio window and be admired…which I happily oblige.
Molting season, so they are all fluffy and patchworked. Awww.
#crows #portlandcrows #rockythecrow #corvid #ourhouse
We’re well known in the neighborhood…not by the people so much, but by the crows. We walk, they follow (knowing there are likely peanuts in our pockets. )
With thanks to my husband for capturing this moment ❤️
#crows #portlandcrows #corvids #following #ourhouse #love
There was a dance party at the feeder today… or was it a food fight?
#crows #corvid #portlandcrows #rockythecrow #ourhouse
Somebody wants to rule the roost today!
#crows #portlandcrows #rockythecrow #ourhouse #love
A quiet moment with Natasha this morning, where I swear she was dispensing the wisdom of Alan Watts.
Crows are smart that way.
#crow #corvid #portlandcrows #ourhouse #wisdom
Your daily dose of crow bliss!
(This is Rocky and we think Whitby, a fledgling from last year who stuck around this year)
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Woooohooo! We have another fledgling! Meet Tristan! He’s still asking mom and dad for food, and they are having none of that nonsense. 😁
(Native audio to hear his squawks). And thanks to my amazing husband for capturing this video!
#crow #corvid #portlandcrows #fledgling #ourhouse
Our pooch is snuggled in his bed, while our crow peers in the window
Rocky seems to be wondering if Wonder Mike can come out to play…
#crow #chihuahua #ourhouse #corvid #portlandcrows #unlikelyfriends #love
Izzy! It is hard to see her as a baby anymore. There are just a couple little baby fluffs left on her wings…we love how comfortable she is turning her back to us and sticking her tail-feathers in the room. Cheeky girl!
#love #portlandcrows #portlandcrows #ourhouse #corvid #crow
