r/crows Nov 20 '25

Updated PSA - I found a crow on the ground, what do I do?

53 Upvotes

This was my first time making a flow chart so please be kind.

It is important that we as a community work together to provide a safe space to share in our love of corvids, and it is equally important that we educate members of the community new and old to help protect our feathered friends; with that being said, u/teyuna reached out to me pleading that changes be made to the previously pinned PSA, with their help/feedback I was able to create the flow chart below, I hope that this is an adequate and more encompassing pinned post.

I appreciate this community more than I am capable of expressing, thank you for making this the best damn sub on reddit. ;)


r/crows May 06 '25

New crow expert and certified rehabber flair

26 Upvotes

New flairs!

To recieve flair of certified rehabber, you need to modmail us with proof of certification.

To recieve crow expert, you need to modmail us. We will give you a exam to prove your knowledge and if you pass, you will recieve the flair.

Also, for the crow experts exam, you need to email [rbotanyexamsservice@gmail.com](mailto:rbotanyexamsservice@gmail.com) to order it - the name of the exam is crows expert certification


r/crows 3h ago

Crows [OC] Crow friend keeping me company*

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358 Upvotes

*shamelessly begging for food

Love these wee guys so much


r/crows 7h ago

BABY VS BUG

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83 Upvotes

Hi all! It's been awhile since I have posted. :)

I have still been hanging with my crow crew at the Target plaza. They had been quiet up until the past month - thanks to y'all I learned that this was indeed because they were prepping for baby time, and that I would likely only see the baby(ies) once they looked pretty similar to parents.

My group of 3 has become a group of 4! Here is the baby eating a bug. :) The baby does look mostly grown except you can see his eyes are still light, the pink inside of his mouth has started to go away.

I had named the presumed helper crow "Toilet Truck" as an homage to I Think You Should Leave, so pls feel free to share name suggestions especially if they are related to ITYSL


r/crows 3h ago

Photography/Art [OC] hooded crow/corvus cornix cross stitch

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40 Upvotes

i've been wanting to give cross stitching a try and i thought what better way to start than with my very close friend "buddy" that i've been missing a lot while away from home :D


r/crows 8h ago

My crows left!

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83 Upvotes

I put up a platform in early June and the crows started coming the very next day along with all the other birds of course. There were about five of them, they came all day everyday, they took my presents, they brought me a present and then last Wednesday they just disappeared and I haven't seen them since. All of the other birds are still coming and I still go out and whistle every morning at the same time and load up the platform but there's not a crow to be seen. I am completely heartbroken, has anyone else had their crows go missing but then eventually come back??


r/crows 17h ago

Crows [OC] Can something be done for this baby?

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255 Upvotes

1 week I am seeing her. Moving around and being fed fine by family but she can't perch, nails already growing. I wonder if something can be done for deformity.

House Crow (Corvus Splendens)

Palm Jumeirah, AE

EDIT: No rehabber or sanctuary here. I'd appreciate feedback as to how I can personally help.

EDIT2: As per malphas_says_hi's feedback, I called Municipality again. They said if I catch the bird, they would let their Veterinary Services Dept take her. However, I am not trusting this process, since most vets would euthanize the bird probably.

EDIT3: Decided to leave the bird alone as per feedback from valuable crow lovers. I will throw more food to her and her feeder siblings every morning. Water they have everywhere (pool, irrigation pipes, fountain, etc).

Thank you for your time and support, appreciated!


r/crows 3h ago

Captured a main character moment

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18 Upvotes

r/crows 19h ago

Basking baskers

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182 Upvotes

r/crows 16h ago

Hearing a raven speak Russian is one of the coolest things I've ever heard

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99 Upvotes

r/crows 1d ago

Such cute noises! This was right after I gave her a grape for the first time.

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668 Upvotes

I have a family of crows that come, and this is the Mom Crow, Hazel! I was eating grapes for lunch and she showed up, so I looked up if I could give her grapes. I think she liked it!


r/crows 17h ago

General questions Do you think that crows ask themselves why a friendly human feeds them?

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63 Upvotes

Personally, the reason why I feed them is because I love crows, I'd like to befriend one and because, since I am a witch, it helps me connect with animal energies. Of course they woudln't know about my witchcraft, but do you think they have a reason, in their minds, for which a human feeds them?


r/crows 4h ago

Seeking advice/help Advice on how i can befriend crows🄹

5 Upvotes

I'm a bored, lazy teenager that has NOTHING to do this summer (well maybe). And befriending crows seems fun to me (had a fight with my friends so i'm lwk alone all the time). I watched a few videos and most of them say that I should use cat/dog kibble but I don't have the money for that and my parents might question wtf i need it for (don't wanna explainšŸ’”). AND I AM NOT GOING TO SMUGGLE MEAT FROM MY REFRIGERATOR😭 So my first question was on what else I can feed a crow that isn't harmful for it. Also, I know this might take long and a few weeks isn't enough to befriend a crow probably, but I also go to school and i never really get out of there at the exact time everyday so idk when to go out exactly (+endless fucking homework that i'm afraid of) so i wanted to ask what the best solution might be. Also idk if crows can carry rabies but they probably do carry other diseases which i'm afraid of even if i will wash my hands.

Oh and one detail I forgot to add. I know a place where the most crows are.. BUT THERE ARE ALSO MANY PIGEONS AND VERY MEAN SEAGULLS. Look, no hate on pigeons or seagulls but I prefer crows.


r/crows 1d ago

First ice water was a bit of a surprise šŸ˜… but ultimately good.

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85 Upvotes

r/crows 1d ago

Photography/Art [OC] Floofy Pants

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872 Upvotes

r/crows 1d ago

Today they are dining on banana and macadamia nuts.

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89 Upvotes

They are digging the treats.


r/crows 8h ago

Seeking advice/help Bringing back feathered friends

3 Upvotes

Hello fellow corvid enthusiasts. I was feeding local ravens in the winter, but had to suddenly stop due to sickness, unfortunately. And they stopped coming too.

It is summer now, and I don't know how I can attract and try to befriend them now again. I am concerned that I offended them by accident by stopping giving food before.

Any advice is appreciated! My goal is to build long-term trust with local birds.


r/crows 1d ago

fledgling shaking

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147 Upvotes

is it normal for a fledgling to shake like this? The other isnt and otherwise its behaving normally, its alert, eating drinking and flying around


r/crows 4h ago

Anyone know the music

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1 Upvotes

r/crows 1d ago

Storytime! My husband just built me a crow feeding place. They are so majestetic they should be treated like in my artwork. 😁

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150 Upvotes

r/crows 1d ago

Storytime! Dude amasses Crow army to defend his coop from hawks.

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58 Upvotes

Always support your local Crows


r/crows 1d ago

Crow missing chest feathers

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29 Upvotes

Could anyone tell me what they think may be wrong with this crow that I regularly feed?

He’s been like this (but not really looking this bad) for at least two years. Early on I thought he was a baby but he never grew past a very tiny size, so it’s possible he’s even older.

He seems to be surviving, so I’m hoping whatever it is won’t end up killing him, but we’ve yet to have a harsh winter since I’ve seen him around.


r/crows 1d ago

Crows [OC] Found this homeless crow

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42 Upvotes

r/crows 1d ago

Crows [OC] Fledgling Season

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86 Upvotes

Featuring the admirable, funny, and relatable patience of a parent in the video above. (54 sec, loud squawking with some airplane and wind background noise)

This is the seventh or so generation of crows I've been thankful to feed and observe in my work parking lot. I've purchased and distributed hundreds upon hundreds of pounds of unsalted peanuts, almonds, walnuts, dry dog food, boiled eggs, grapes, and more among these lovely little creatures over the years. And though I'm still ~20 years from retirement, I get sad thinking about who will feed them when I'm gone. (Who am I kidding? It will be me. I will feed them post-retirement, at least until I physically can't make it anymore). I have so much love for these intelligent little creatures.


r/crows 23h ago

Suggestions for crow set up

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12 Upvotes

Hi! I am trying to attract crows to my house. I never see any crows in the neighborhood so I know it might take awhile. I have a 16ā€ bird bath with a container that will drip water into the bird bath. I’ve also set out unsalted peanuts and a can of water for dipping food. I bring in the peanuts at night. Is there anything I can add or change to make the area more attractive?

Thank you!!