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Todd Duncan Tennyson

Todd Duncan Tennyson

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Took the red dog over to mom's today so we could all get out for a walk.


I parked the truck and heard a murder of crows making a hell of a racket up in the big white oak across the street.

There were probably 30 or so birds.

When we walked out of the driveway to do our walk, two of the birds were fighting up in the top of the tree.

They somersaulted and fell 50 feet to the pavement below.

The birds continued their battle, and the stronger of the two was able to shove the other info a gutter that went below the street.

I do not generally interfere with mother nature.

As we walked by the gutter, I looked in, and the bird was looking up through the grate bars.

His black eyes were shining and his feathers were shining iridescent.

There was no way that the bird was going to be able to escape.


I am not a huge fan of crows, but something in me couldn't walk away.

To me, birds are the epitome of freedom, to see one looking up from the drain in a hopeless situation
was not something I was going to let happen.


I handed the dog lead off to mom and tried to pull up the iron grate.

It was heavy, really heavy.


I gave it a good pull and was able to lift it up and set it aside.


The bird looked up at me for a moment as the other crows were calling and calling and almost in a frenzy.


I said, "well, it is a good thing that I saw you get pushed in there, you would be as good as dead otherwise.


The crow jumped up and out of the drain and flew up into the trees with his group.


Maybe some day when I need help, he'll be there.

I'd like to think so.
 
I don't like crows either, but I applaud your decision.

Sorta similar...A few weeks back I was returning from a walk with the wife and dog and we heard scratching inside one of the columns that supports our portico. Short version -- I tied some washers to the end of a rope and fished it down inside the column expecting a squirrel or other might find it's way out. Indeed, a sparrow almost immediately started climbing it's way up and out of the column. Couldn't have taken more than a minute. Smart bird...And I scored huge points with the wife.
 
Nice job Todd.

I'll bet that murder of crows have a new legend to pass down through the generations. Each and every one of them will recognize you on sight from now on. Watch for their reactions - it may be sutle but I'm sure you of all people will recognize it.

Probably the smartest bird I've been around.

I haven't always been nice to crows. That changed about 10 years ago when I had an experience with them also.

Nice to see you post Todd.
 
Good stuff, most people don't understand why hunters go out of there way to help animals, even ones we hunt.
They don't get it.
But we do.

Nice to see you post again, don't be a stranger.
 
Good stuff, most people don't understand why hunters go out of there way to help animals, even ones we hunt.
They don't get it.
But we do.

Nice to see you post again, don't be a stranger.
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I'm always saving animals - even worms off the sidewalk. No mice, though - dont' save them.
 
Don't have to save mice. They save themselves.

Yesterday morning while walking the dog at the park. I was picking up worms from the roadway and tossing them in the grass. It takes nads to admit that Tod. I tip my hat to you.

Sportsmanship & conservation for most of us, are a everyday state of mind. No off switch.
 
Sounds like the day I helped a snapper turtle off the road into a pond where I have wood duck houses. When I thought about it I am not sure I could explain it either.
 
Norwich, CT has one of the highest populations of crows worldwide, (I remember reading it is a wintering hotspot). It is almost strait out of Alfred Hitchcock's book, "The Birds" on their migratory flight days.

it is an unreal amount of birds. thanks for the story
 
Todd-great to hear from you and a great story. Once upon a midnight dreary,as I wandered weak and weary, Todd came along and saved my butt!
 
Todd, Nice story! Crows serve a purpose in nature that we may not fully understand. I have to admit I was not a fan of Seagulls, crows, bullheads or a few other creatures. I have learned Crows are very intelligent ( friends of mine have had them for pets) Seagulls clean up the place ( Fast food parking lots etc) who knows maybe that's good for us in unknown ways, ie: germs, disease, or maybe the clean up keeps the rats away. Lot of fisherman I know say negative things about bullheads, carp, sheep head etc. as kids we fished these all the time and they are likely responsible for my love of the water, rafts, boats, and fishing. Last fall I forgot to close the front window on my deer stand, this spring while turkey hunting saw it was open, went up to close it and discovered a birds nest on the shelf inside. Hell of a mess, left the window open so the song birds could finish hatching their eggs. Enjoy all these creatures for their unique behaviors, habits, its good clean entertainment!!!!!! Frank.... thanks for your story!
 
Beside all of the neat aspects of Corvus Americana, the breasts and thighs taste pretty good, both blackened and dipped in beer batter. NO KIDDING! Bomber brought a bag of them to H de G one year for our tailgate and we cooked them and coot, both ways. Folks were incredulous-most returned for seconds.
We have a ton of them in our neighborhood this year. Interesting to listen to the various sounds they make when communicating amongst themselves.
 
Thanks George, my dad and I did a lot of crow hunting when I was a kid. Record player caller. ( still have it and it still works) crows were considered a pest so we didn't pick any up. now there is a season, Haven't harvested any of late. I don't doubt they taste good. we also harvested a lot of coot and mom made the best "mud hen" stew ever.!
 
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