Karrin
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KarrinParticipantI hadn't ever really considered before what loners owls are. It occurs to me that humans solving a problem can be categorized according to owl hunting behavior: sit and watch or go after it!in reply to: Young Owls Grow Up #778684
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KarrinParticipantWow! I am really impressed by how flexible owls are in terms of what they eat.in reply to: Owls and Their Prey #775212
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KarrinParticipantIt seems to me that owls are quite adaptable in terms of diet. I was surprised to learn that some (many) owls eat insects. If I owned a cat, I would be worried to let it outside after this lesson! I am wondering if we'll be learning about owl pellets during this course?in reply to: Owls and Their Prey #775210
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KarrinParticipantWow, what a great picture, Wesley!in reply to: Who Is That Owl? #773255
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KarrinParticipantYou are so lucky, Cyndi! Seeing a snowy owl is now on my bucket list. :-)in reply to: Who Is That Owl? #773254
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KarrinParticipantI agree - there are SO MANY unanswered questions about crows, aren’t there?in reply to: Consequences of Urban Life #759098
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KarrinParticipantWhen I see crows, it is usually by / near a dumpster where they are eating whatever they find there. I wonder if there will ever be an anti-bird device to prevent wild creatures from becoming addicted to human food, junk or otherwise?in reply to: Consequences of Urban Life #759096
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KarrinParticipantYou are lucky to be able to see these crows up close and personal, but I think her name should be “Scrappy” instead of “Gimpy” - she’s a survivor!in reply to: A Real Murder of Crows #759083
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KarrinParticipantI found this to be an interesting lesson. I continue to be amazed at how the lives of crows mirrors that of humans (and vice versa). As the mother of a son with special needs, I am delighted that the crows Ho lose their feet are able to be an active part of their community rather than shunned. Dr McGown has mentioned the West Nile Virus several times; I would like to hear more about it and its effects on the crow population as well.in reply to: A Real Murder of Crows #759079
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KarrinParticipantI agree. I wonder if they’re being so much like humans is why crows do it when the majority of other birds do not?in reply to: Secret Sex Lives #759000
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KarrinParticipantIf breeding is really all about preserving genes, then I guess inbreeding makes sense. But still, I am disappointed to hear that some crows practice incest.in reply to: Secret Sex Lives #758998
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KarrinParticipantIt is fascinating to think of the power of genes, isn’t it?!in reply to: Routes to Breeding Status #758987
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KarrinParticipantIn listening to this video, I found myself wondering how crows ever breed at all, even with all of the options available to them. On the other hand, I can see how the extensive social networks would be advantage - the more fellow crows you know, the better.in reply to: Routes to Breeding Status #758986
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KarrinParticipantThis course has made me really want to attract crows to my yard. Do you put out any specific kind of bird seed?in reply to: Creative Crows #755470
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KarrinParticipantThe only "creative crow" story I know is the one that was circulating on Facebook a while back in which a crow (named Maple) acts like a dog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc701wXxctw. I have also heard stories that crows collect shiny objects, but those seem to be the ones who are pets rather than ones living in the wild.in reply to: Creative Crows #755469
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KarrinParticipant2. I am gaining such a deep appreciation for crows in particular in this course, but I am always amazed when I see any large flock of birds. I'll admit that they do bring to mind Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds," but I don't see them as dangerous or threatening. Against a sunset, they are downright beautiful. I live near Washington, DC, so I have seen "Martha," the (now-stuffed) last remaining passenger pigeon. I have read before how big their flocks were, which I think is part of why I appreciate any large group of birds now. Still, it is interesting to imagine what life would be like if passenger pigeons were still as abundant!
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KarrinParticipantWow! What a great picture of the redwing black birds - you can definitely see how they got their name! :-)in reply to: Life in a Flock #755411
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KarrinParticipantI have never seen any foraging flocks in my area, but now I am definitely going to be on the lookout for them. In the meantime, I must say that I was fascinated by the network analysis - I am surprised by what complex relationships crows have with one another.in reply to: Life in a Flock #755408
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KarrinParticipantI am jealous that you were able to see a crow family in action up close!in reply to: Home and Family Life #755402