Crows in Flight

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Susanne Swanson

For as long as I can remember I have been intrigued by crows. On a recent walk before sunset I saw hundreds of them perched in treetops noisily chattering away until they all took flight to the next tree and then the next as they continued to caw, making the rounds again and again, partying I guess you could say, until it was time to settle down for the night.

Inspired by Travel with Intent’s Photo Challenge, ‘Movement.’

~ Susanne

Category: Nature, PhotographyTags: crows, Nature, One Word Challenge Travel With Intent, Pacific Northwest, Photography

12 Comments on “Crows in Flight”

Graham
February 28, 2019

I’ve always liked the collective name, murder of crows, and cool to watch as the murder moves around.

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- Susanne Swanson
  February 28, 2019
  
  Yes, the name seems to fit! 🙂
  
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beetleypete
March 1, 2019

We have similar large flocks of them around here. The local farmers go out shooting them, but I enjoy their noisy socialising.
Best wishes, Pete.

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- Susanne Swanson
  March 1, 2019
  
  Thanks Pete. I know a lot of people dont like crows but they’re very intelligent birds and I find them interesting and fun to watch.
  
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  - beetleypete
    March 1, 2019
    
    Me too!
Elizabeth
March 1, 2019

I adore crows and marvel at their intelligence. Thanks for the lovely photos.

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- Susanne Swanson
  March 1, 2019
  
  Thanks so much. Crows don’t get much respect but I love them too! 😊
  
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Correne Sinclair
March 1, 2019

Great photos!

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- Susanne Swanson
  March 1, 2019
  
  Thank you! The crows were having a great time! 🙂
  
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Debbie Smyth
March 2, 2019

Great movement shot. Looks like a startling murmuration

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- Susanne Swanson
  March 2, 2019
  
  Thank you. 🙂 These crows really seem to have a good time just before sunset.
  
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