I do not usually take note of crows. However this crow was in a 'singing mood' which drew my attention. Obviously it is reaching out for its mate as this is the mating season.
I do not remember any bird watcher telling me any time that they go out to watch the crows. They do not get our due attention.
We have many crows who come to have their bath in the stream that flows through our garden. There is a cacophony in the afternoon because of the fifty or more crows gathering for this afternoon ritual.
It is a pity that crows get excluded from our usual attention. They are the best scavengers we have around us. A few of them come regularly to steal a piece of bread or meat from Daffney's plate in the morning. She lets them eat from her plate! If we were to chase them away, they would return when we move away.
The crows are good survivors. I have seen them chase away minas, parrots, squirrels, etc. This surviving habit is their normal pattern.
The survival instinct is common to humans as well. Yesterday, I met a family who lost their house during the flood in August. They both are daily wage earners. Now they started a snack counter in the street on a trolly in the evening to earn extra towards rebuilding their house! Although the husband and wife work fifteen or more hours each day, they are determined to support their children through school and rebuild their house soon! It is a long journey of endurance!
M.C.Mathew (text and photo)
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