How to Befriend Wild Crows: A Heartwarming Connection

TLDRLearn how to make friends with wild crows by understanding their behavior and earning their trust. Discover the joy of connecting with these intelligent and curious birds in your own neighborhood.

Key insights

🦅Crows are highly intelligent and adaptable birds that can be found in urban areas.

🌳Before befriending a crow, it's important to have some basic knowledge about their species and behavior.

🍽️Feeding crows the right food is crucial. Avoid salted and processed food, chocolate, bread, and toxic plants.

🗣️Respect the crows' space and communicate with them using non-threatening body language, such as avoiding direct eye contact.

❤️Building a connection with wild crows requires patience, time, and understanding of their natural behavior. Enjoy the experience and let the birds come to you.

Q&A

What kind of food can I feed wild crows?

Crows enjoy dry and wet pet food, nuts, eggs, meat, mealworms, fish, seeds, vegetables, fruits, and table scraps without spices or salt.

Is it okay to attract a large group of crows to my neighborhood?

It's not advisable to attract a large group of crows with food as it can disrupt the natural balance and disturb your neighbors. It's best to support one pair of crows with moderate feeding.

Why do crows avoid direct eye contact?

Crows are naturally wary of predators, and direct eye contact can be perceived as a threat. Avoiding eye contact or looking sideways will help them feel more comfortable around you.

How long does it take to build a connection with wild crows?

The timeline for building a connection with wild crows varies for each bird. It requires patience and consistency. Some crows may become comfortable with you within weeks, while others may take months.

What should I do if a crow becomes aggressive?

If a crow becomes aggressive, it's important to maintain your calm and avoid any threatening behavior. Give the crow its space and reassess how you can establish a peaceful connection.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Crows are intelligent, adaptable birds found in urban areas.

02:20Before befriending crows, learn about their species and behavior.

04:48Feed crows the right food, avoiding salted and processed food, chocolate, bread, and toxic plants.

08:50Respect crows' space and communicate with non-threatening body language, such as avoiding direct eye contact.

15:18Building a connection with wild crows requires patience, time, and understanding their natural behavior.