I've never really thought of this particular crow as very good looking. That bill with it's bare skin around the base. It makes me think of vultures and so, to me, makes them appear a little sinister and awaiting trouble.
Having said all that, I can appreciate them as actually a very smart looking bird these days. The shine on those feathers is quite immaculate.
The bill reminds me of a Brazil nut.
I think it is a cool looking bird. The bill is different looking. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteThere is something about the way they gather that reminds me of Hitchcock's film'The Birds'
ReplyDeleteNot the prettiest among the Corvids but very intelligent.
ReplyDeleteThat bill can do some serious work, can't it?
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That beak means business. I think pigeons are pretty with their luminous feathers. Most people probably wouldn't agree!
ReplyDeletehe is SOOOOO cool! love him!
ReplyDeleteVultures and crows all seem sinister to me. They are lovely when you take the time to study them.
ReplyDeleteI laughed at your brazil nut take - I'll never be able to look at them the same again. :)
Wonderful close ups!
Rooks suffer from human persecution because they are so like the Carrion Crow in appearance. But the Rook is harmless in comparison to crows. Thanks for your pics Adam.
ReplyDeleteRooks suffer from human persecution because they are so like the Carrion Crow in appearance. But the Rook is harmless in comparison to crows. Thanks for your pics Adam.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series of shot.
ReplyDeleteFantastic images Adam... I pass a big Rookery next to High Legh Garden Centre on my commute twice a day... fascinating birds to watch building their nests.
ReplyDeleteHe does have a strong-looking bill! Very interesting bird!
ReplyDeleteEver since I read The Rook by Sylvia Plath I have been fascinated by this bird. ;)
ReplyDeleteThere's a rookery near to where I live and when I passed it the other day the rooks were patrolling the area in a very menacing way!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know what they looked like... Michelle
ReplyDeleteThat is one honking bill! Cool bird!
ReplyDeleteThose shiny feathers are certainly beautiful but a bill that big looks like bad news for something!
ReplyDeleteThe bill makes them stand out. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteA handsome fellow. That is some bill!
ReplyDeleteVery nice images.
ReplyDeletePhoto 6 is my favorite.
because of the bill I find this bird ugly. But it has a very nice plumage :)
ReplyDeleteThe crows around here are always robbing the nests so I am not a fan..Good pictures though and I agree with you about the bill..Have a wonderful day..
ReplyDeleteFantastic looking birds! Kinda reminds me of our ravens with a lighter colored bill. Great shots!
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