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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 25 2015, 02:36 PM (144 Views) | |
| George K | Mar 25 2015, 02:36 PM Post #1 |
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From crows: Many people leave out birdseed for feathered-friends in the neighborhood, although few get anything in return besides a lovely view of the birds, and a patio polluted with seeds. Eight-year-old Gabi Mann from Seattle, Washington started feeding the crows in her family’s garden, and now this lucky little girl gets gifts from the crows. Gabie keeps her gifts in specially labeled bags tucked safely inside a bead storage box. After all, these are her most treasured possessions. Her labels are detailed, for instance one containing a broken light bulb reads: “Black table by feeder. 2:30 p.m. 09 Nov 2014.” Gabie has received all kinds of gifts from the crows, including Lego pieces, beads, buttons, paper clips and pieces of foam. Her favorite gift of all is a pearl colored heart, she said, “It’s showing me how much they love me.” Gabi started feeding the neighborhood crows by accident, as she was prone to dropping food. She’d climb out of the car and a chicken nugget would fall off of her lap, prompting every crow on the block to circle in for a snack. Gabi noticed and started rewarding the bird’s quick and hungry behavior, feeding them food scraps on her way to and from the bus stop with her brother. It didn’t take long for the crows to learn who Gabi was and wait for her to get off the school bus each day. The crows were consuming most of Gabi and her brother’s packed lunches, but Lisa, Gabi’s mother, didn’t mind one bit. She said, “I like that they love the animals and are willing to share.” It was a slow transformation, but soon the whole family became more interested in the crows. By 2013, Gabie and her mother made offering food to the crows a daily habit. The pair now spends each morning filling the backyard birdbath with new water and spreading out plenty of peanuts and dog food. As they set up, the crows gather around and call out to them. ![]() Some of the gifts are truly incredible, like a piece of metal with the word “best” stamped on it. Gabi finds it funny to think one of the crows is wearing the matching half that says “friend.” Want your own gift-giving crow friends? John Marzluff, professor of wildlife science at the University of Washington advises, “If you want to form a bond with a crow, be consistent in rewarding them.” Marzluff has conducted numerous studies on crows, and he has found humans and crows can form very meaningful relationships, although gifts are never guaranteed. Marzluff has never personally received a gift from a crow, but he has seen crows give items to others. They are not always shiny trinkets though; sometimes gifts from crows can be a bit gory. Marzluff said, “Some people, their presents are dead baby birds that the crow brings in.” |
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| Mikhailoh | Mar 25 2015, 03:43 PM Post #2 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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George, just because she feeds them is not an excuse to call them crows, or any other derogatory term. Oh, you mean bird crows. Never mind. |
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Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball | |
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| brenda | Mar 25 2015, 04:06 PM Post #3 |
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What does Sid think of all this? That's what I want to know. |
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“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” ~A.A. Milne | |
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| Sidney | Mar 25 2015, 04:11 PM Post #4 |
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Junior Carp
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I puked on dad's hand. That's a good thing. |
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| brenda | Mar 25 2015, 04:14 PM Post #5 |
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Another type of gift for George. That's sweet of you, Sid! |
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“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” ~A.A. Milne | |
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| Sidney | Mar 25 2015, 04:18 PM Post #6 |
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Junior Carp
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I may be still a teenager (gonna be 17 in a few days), but I still love my parents. |
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| brenda | Mar 25 2015, 04:39 PM Post #7 |
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Any girlfriends? Old enough to date yet? |
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“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” ~A.A. Milne | |
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