American Black Crows!

The big black crows were flying high in the treetops today. I was able to zoom in on one and got a few good shots.

American Crows are familiar over much of the continent: large, intelligent, all-black birds with hoarse, cawing voices. They are common sights in treetops, fields, and roadsides, and in habitats ranging from open woods and empty beaches to town centers. They usually feed on the ground and eat almost anything – typically earthworms, insects and other small animals, seeds, and fruit but also garbage, carrion, and chicks they rob from nests. Their flight style is unique, a patient, methodical flapping that is rarely broken up with glides.

They fly around the area in two rotations everyday that I have noticed, in the late morning and late afternoon. I will venture to predict that as the days get longer, they will probably do a late evening pass through as well.

Today was bitterly cold again, but no storm as was thought to be coming. My daughter left this morning. Hoping she returns again soon!