This crow kept a close eye on me when I first arrived, then went back to being the bold crow that it is.

Some of the fantastically weather-worn gritstone tors at Crow Stone in the Upper Derwent Valley. I believe one of these tors is called 'The Bear' but I can't see it myself.

Entered into "The TMI Alphabet Challenge #14" HERE

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Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) standing on a grassy ground.

Wrona siwa (Corvus cornix) stojąca na trawiastej ziemi.

Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) standing ona tree stump.

Wrona siwa (Corvus cornix) stojąca na pieńku.

Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) standing among fallen leaves.

Wrona siwa (Corvus cornix) stojąca pośród opadłych liści.

Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) standing among fallen leaves.

Wrona siwa (Corvus cornix) stojąca pośród opadłych liści.

Hooded crow (COrvus cornix) perched on a branch.

Wrona siwa (Corvus cornix) siedząca na gałęzi.

Nikon Z 9, 800mm S PF, 1/500, f/6.3, ISO 64.

Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) standing on a ground.

Wrona siwa (Corvus cornix) stojąca na ziemi.

Second life: Vargsangen, maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/White%20Widow/201/90/69

Crows gathering in a tree.

Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) perched on a wire.

Wrona siwa (Corvus cornix) siedząca na drucie.

Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) standing on a grassy ground.

Wrona siwa (Corvus cornix) Stojąca na trawiastej ziemi.

Common. Raucous. Smart. Awesome!

Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) walking on decaying-leaves-covered ground.

Wrona siwa (Corvus cornix) chodząca po pokrytej zbutwiałymi liśćmi ziemi.

Crow hanging out in Cape Cod

These "UFOs" are really huge and they are most probably crows. One is sitting here on a tree in my garden

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Monochrome Thursday

Canon EOS 450D - EF 70-300 mm IS USM

ƒ/5.6

300.0 mm

1/400 Sec

ISO 500

Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) standing among fallen leaves with a walnut in its beak.

Wrona siwa (Corvus cornix) stojąca pośród opadłych liści z orzechem włoskim w dziobie.

Delicious Crows :) yummy

Why do crows fascinate me so much?

It wasn't until I took up serious bird photography that crows were really on my radar. I think their dark coloration contrasts so well with the environment around them and makes for striking images.

I've lightened the eye a bit so you can just make it out.

This bird was on the beach foraging at the water's edge with its buddies. Hence I chose sand-colored framing to surround this black beauty.

Enjoy this flying American Crow with me...

A few Northwestern Crows (Corvus caurinus) fly to roost at sunset

Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) standing in a puddle with a walnut in its beak.

Wrona siwa (Corvus cornix) stojąca w kałuży z orzechem włoskim w dziobie.

crow

Penzance railway station roof and not a seagull in sight.........

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The snow is falling and the sun sets at 4:30pm - so it seems fitting, at least for today to post a dark image. I had a good time with this crow, we sort of had a moment together. I love this pose, even with the head out of focus. The feathers look like a work of art - perhaps this is why I am so fascinated with birds:)

Have a lovely weekend! And I'm incredibly grateful for your visit:)

Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) perched on a felled tree.

Wrona siwa (Corvus cornix) siedząca na zrąbanym drzewie.

Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) standing on a ground.

Wrona siwa (Corvus cornix) stojąca na ziemi.

Hooded crow on a rock

Your average crow, captured on my way home from an evenings walk with my camera... and Heavy zoom lens!!

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Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) perched on a branch.

Wrona siwa (Corvus cornix) siedząca na gałęzi.

Found this guy, hanging by himself away from all the noise of the other crows. Seemed friendly.

Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) standing at a base of a tree.

Wrona siwa (Corvus cornix) stojąca u podstawy drzewa.

Crows taken rest on the fence letting me catch them before saying goodbye in flight.

This is one egg eating crow. Several times I've seen crow and other birds with eggs, which I think are turtle eggs but I'm not sure. If anyone has any information, feel free to chime in. I've seen crows hard at it digging into the ground, and I suspected that this was what they were after. Surprisingly, the egg doesn't crack in their beak, and they are able to fly with it. If anyone can also confirm my identification of this as an American Crow, Corvus brachyrhynchos, please do so. Thanks

The crows are the very birds which annoy and highly impress me, in the same time. They make use of their highly developed intelligent skills to complement their natural instincts. They act with logic and tact, flock in organized gangs, continuously survey what's happening in the field, and communicate to each other. They also keep the big birds of prey in check by observing their intentions and chase them away, fearlessly.

These are just some of the reasons which make crows a very successful bird species.

These are just some of the reasons which make crows a very successful bird species, I think.

I cannot stress enough how many times they have ruined spectacular bird shots for me by showing up out of nowhere, chasing them away.

If I were a hawk or an eagle, I'd teach crows a lesson once and for all (smile).

I have come up with this composite image, by blending more shots taken consecutively.

I can always add to it, since I took a whole bunch.

This photograph was featured in the "Mostly White" exhibition in London, England.

Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) standing on a grassy ground.

Wrona siwa (Corvus cornix) stojąca na trawiastej ziemi.