😍Kira Jane Buckton forms a strong bond with a crow named Shy, despite her initial hesitations.
🌳Shy accompanies Kira on walks and spends time with her in the garden.
🥰Kira feels privileged to have a connection with a wild crow and recognizes the reciprocity of respect between them.
🍞Shy brings bread and leaves it as an offering for Kira, demonstrating their unique form of communication.
👫Shy and her male partner, Malu, are a devoted pair, and Kira observes their interactions.
How did Kira Jane Buckton form a bond with the crow?
—After the loss of her previous crow friend, Kira was hesitant to build a new connection. However, during a walk, she started getting followed by another crow, Shy, who wiggled her way into Kira's heart.
What does Shy do during her time with Kira?
—Shy accompanies Kira on walks, sits with her in the garden, and even brings her bread as a gift.
What are synanthropic birds?
—Synanthropic birds are those that live alongside humans and have developed a reciprocal relationship based on respect and curiosity.
Does Kira give food to other birds as well?
—Kira also gives peanuts to Stellar Jays, who saw her spending time with the crows and started imitating them to receive food.
Where do Shy and her partner, Malu, roost?
—In the summer, Shy roosts in the Evergreens near Kira's house, while in the winter, they fly to the North Creek Wetland restoration area along with over 16,000 other crows.
00:00Kira Jane Buckton introduces herself and shares her special bond with a crow named Shy.
00:19Kira had a previous friendship with a crow named T, but after T passed away, she thought she couldn't get close to crows again.
00:33During a walk, Kira started getting followed by Shy, who became her new crow friend.
01:36Shy sits with Kira in the backyard while she reads, exhibiting a unique form of companionship.
03:06Kira gives peanuts to Stellar Jays, who saw her spending time with the crows and started imitating them.
03:19Shy and her partner, Malu, fly to the North Creek Wetland restoration area with over 16,000 other crows in the winter.
04:35Kira enjoys spending time with Shy as a form of meditation and escape from the human world.
06:45Kira cherishes her bond with Shy and acknowledges the risks and rewards of loving a wild crow.
