[NatureNS] Crows helping out

Date: Mon, 04 May 2009 07:42:46 -0300
From: Noel Taussig <birdsareback@ecologyaction.ca>
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I watched a group of crows follow and help one of their own for a period of
a week or two while the injured, (broken winged,) crow recovered. They drove
away danger, brought food, and made a lot of noise, Presumably
encouragement.
Noel Taussig

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From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca]
On Behalf Of Phil & Maria
Sent: April 30, 2009 9:46 PM
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Subject: [NatureNS] Crows helping out

The other nite I was at agility with my dogs.  Above the din of dogs 
barking I could hear crows fussing over something.  I looked a little 
closer and there was a crow on the ground, with 4 crows appearing to be 
dive-bombing it.  As I watched, I realized that the crows were in fact 
trying to get the grounded one to fly!  It was really cool to watch.  I 
would assume the grounded one was sick or hurt, cause it would attempt 
to fly but was not able to stay up long before dropping back to the 
ground.  It was coming on dusk, so I assume they were rushing to their 
nightly nesting site.  He slowly made his way out of my sight, a little 
at a time.
Maria
Debert NS

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