I taught the crows a new type of treat today. Goldfish crackers ( Read more... )

After many days away, I bought some more food for the crows and sat out at lunch today. There were a few people scattered over the park benches, but the thing that really made me realize that I think the crows recognize me specifically is that when I sat down, half a dozen landed on the ledge over my head, and the nearby trees began to fill with ( Read more... )

The crows were very harrassing today ( Read more... )

It started off early. Around 8 am ( Read more... )

I came to the park today, sans crow food since I'm thin on cash, and really want to make sure they crows aren't expecting a 5 day feed ( Read more... )

Had lunch with the crows again today. And shortly into it, yes, a couple seagulls showed up. Thus began the 'keep away' game again, as my throwing and strategy centered on how to frustrate the gulls, while allowing the crows a bite to eat. There was one small grey gull that paced around all scrunched up in form, and mewled sickeningly as it ( Read more... )

After a few days off, I went back out at lunch to say hi to the crows. There's another guy that shows up and feeds the birds on purpose. About the same time I do. But he's indiscriminate. He'll waste his food on the seagulls. Which actually works out really well for me. The gulls were busy while the crows showed up ( Read more... )

I bought the cheapest of lunchmeats today. 69 cents for a small plastic envelope of chicken that was thoroughly factory manufactured meat. The ultra thin sliced stuff that is chopped/pressed/formed/colored/flavored - the particle board of the sandwich world. I didn't know how they would respond, so it seemed like the best test material for price ( Read more... )

The crows love the string cheese ( Read more... )

I pushed the boundaries a bit today. Learned where the comfort zone was ( Read more... )