Gwen
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Inbreeding within the crow families and communities can mess with the crow gene pool. Causing them to potentially die earlier from health problems due to incest. This can also make them less genetically different from each other meaning they can become endangered and potentially not have inherited skills to keep them alive in the wild. This is really interesting considering how smart crows are.
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I think they definitely have an easier time breeding. they can stay at home to grow big and strong before going out to find a mate, or you can find and join a group of crows to join with to be more competitive with land and they can share mates.
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My grandparents are BIG bird people, like me and they feed the crows of our town. and every so often the crows will bring them things. like rocks or pinecones. I always thought it was so interesting, it's like the crow's way of saying thank you for feeding them.
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I don't often notice or find crow roosts other than in the cemetery. but when I do see them, my first thought is usually that they seem to be hanging out with friends. some are talking, others are playing and chasing each other described in the video, as a sleepover of sorts. I never knew they pre-roosted together, and that some wouldn't stay for the sleepover. It's really interesting how some are for taking cover, while others sit in the open.
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In the wintertime, it is chocked full of crows on the golf course not far from my home. they like standing near the sandtraps, eating. it's interesting to note that they're not the same crows every time, which is what I assumed. Canada Geese also like to meet up there, but never at the same time. the group of crows is probably 50 or 60 birds.
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2: As someone who lives in Michigan, I often see small groups of crows together, whether it be on a walk in the park or in a parking lot. I find it extremely interesting that they have this family dynamic where they stay with their parents and siblings year after year, so much so that they often take care of each other and help protect siblings' nests. I've never seen anything truly like that in any other bird I've observed.
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My grandfather was really big on birdwatching, so whenever I'd go to my grandparents' house I would be able to see an abundance of birds at his feeders all through my childhood. as I grew up I became more interested in birds. they bought me this course for Christmas and ever since then, I've studied hard to learn bird calls, identifying them by size and color, and going out into the field to watch them. this course makes me so incredibly happy. birds will always play a big part in my life, and this course has reminded me of this. I've bought binoculars and this spring I plan to go out whenever I can to study and enjoy nature, hearing the sweet calls of the birds. I plan on birdwatching for a long while and protecting their ecosystems as much as I can. And like Emily Dickinson says, "hope is the thing with feathers."
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As someone who lives on the river, ducks are a common occurrence. But recently I've started noticing a lot of Common Mergansers. we don't get them a ton, but every day we've been getting 20 or 30. It might be due to the ice on the river attacking them as they like to float on it. we've also had an abundance of Mallards, Goldeneyes, and Buffleheads. they always make me happy to see :)
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With winter here, I've been getting a lot of Dark-Eyed Juncos at my feeders. I noticed that they preferred to eat the seeds the House Finches had knocked off the feeder on the ground. I started to put seeds on the ground and many of them have started eating there more. I've put out a little cement slab for them to eat it off of instead of the snow. these are one of my all-time favorite birds and I'm very glad to have attracted more to my home :)
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As a backyard birder in Michigan it always makes me happy to see Northern Cardinals, BC Chickadees, Goldfinches and White-Breasted Nuthatches year round at my feeders. In the next six months I expect Red-Winged Blackbirds, Robins, and Baltimore Orioles. currently i've been seeing a lot of Dark-eyed juncos, a seasonal bird here in Michigan. and i expect to soon see a lot more Buffleheads, Canvasbacks, and Mallards, as they enjoy the ice on the river I live on.
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One of my favorite birds is the Dark-eyed Junco. It comes around this time of year. It’s a medium sized sparrow with a small head and slightly chubby. They are a dark grey almost silvery color with a white underbelly. They usually eat off the ground. I saw this one in my backyard. (Sorry it’s not a great photo but I didn’t want to scare it by getting close.)
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they're so cute! some of my favorite birds. they're simple but are really adorable. those pictures are really good too!
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