Crows Have Taken Over the Feeder

@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
November 22, 2020 1:03pm CST
Never seen so many crows at the deck feeder. Did not know they love peanuts. They will get two and three at one time in their mouths. They are so big and will take over when they come around. The other birds disappear when the crows show up. I probably would too if I was a bird. Finally got a photo of one. They are very skittish. I have to setup the camera inside on the tripod, behind the patio doors to get photos. Even with a light rain, the birds are not slowing down. They are enjoying the peanuts. Look close and you can see raindrops in this photo. This is how I am enjoying my Sunday. Have a good one everyone.
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@NJChicaa (127116)
• United States
22 Nov 20
Have a great afternoon
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 20
And you as well.
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@LadyDuck (502168)
• Italy
23 Nov 20
Crows are greedy, I let them take some peanuts, then I clap my hands.
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@LadyDuck (502168)
• Italy
23 Nov 20
@CarolDM Those that come here seem fearless. I discovered that they like cat food. When the cat leaves food in his bowls I put outside for the crows now.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Nov 20
If they see movement they fly away.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Nov 20
@LadyDuck I have heard others mention this. My cats are indoors so thankfully there is no food outside, except the peanuts.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
23 Nov 20
That’s a good photo of the crow
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
23 Nov 20
@CarolDM I love watching birds.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Nov 20
Thank you!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Nov 20
@Tampa_girl7 You know I do too.
• United States
23 Nov 20
great pic, hon. like all critters, if'n ya build 't, they'll come. feeders no diff'rent, particularly when the weather 'tis 'wry. they go fer the easy pickin's versus findin' schtuff out'n the wild. they like pumpkin seeds, too :)
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Nov 20
Thank you! I won't encourage them any more, they are enjoying the peanuts. But that can get expensive.
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• United States
24 Nov 20
@CarolDM yer welcome :) nah, i'd not either, 'twas jest sayin', lol. i'd get a few when the resident squirrel 'twas here last year. whilst the squirrel'n blue jays fussed 't each other, chasin' round'n round, when the crows came ya saw nary a sign 'f either. most oft i'd seem 'em with the pumpkin seeds more'n the peanuts. which i found a tad odd. yepperz, spendy.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Nov 20
@crazyhorseladycx I never would have thought of pumpkin seeds.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
22 Nov 20
Those crows are greedy big guys, aren't they.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
22 Nov 20
@CarolDM You're very good to those feathered friends!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 20
@1creekgirl They are my therapy on many days.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 20
They are but the blue jays are as well. They will often take 2-3 peanuts too. Oh well. A community bird feeder.
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@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Nov 20
The crows are probably spreading the word about the free peanuts.
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@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Nov 20
@CarolDM Free smorgsabord at Carols!!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Nov 20
@JudyEv Come one, come all.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Nov 20
Telling their friends!
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
23 Nov 20
Crows are really smart, and probably dominate all the other birds. They are on the big side as well.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Nov 20
They are very smart. Huge, it is cool to see their shadows.
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@prinzcy (32299)
• Malaysia
23 Nov 20
That's really calming.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Nov 20
Indeed.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
23 Nov 20
Here the crows and magpies totally take over.
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• United States
24 Nov 20
@CarolDM Oh I see Carol
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Nov 20
Not here most of the time and we don't have magpies here.
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@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
23 Nov 20
Raindrops keep falling on my birds....I remember that song! I'm down to mostly doves, cardinals, and squirrels here.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Nov 20
That is a good one. Thanks for the smile. I enjoy the doves and cardinals.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Nov 20
I love crows
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
23 Nov 20
@CarolDM I think that is why I like them so much. They are not like most birds.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 20
They seem to be playing nice so far. And are very intelligent.
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@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
22 Nov 20
What an awesome photo! I like it very much.
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@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
23 Nov 20
@CarolDM You are welcome. Have a nice Monday.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 20
Thank you!
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
22 Nov 20
Grackles and crows ruin it for the other birds. :-(
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 20
They have been taking turns. Now int he rain, more blue jays are here.
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@youfiq (2564)
• United States
23 Nov 20
so cool, it's easy to trap crows with food bait, we can take pictures at will, this is very cool, I want to try it
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Nov 20
I would never try to trap any bird.
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
22 Nov 20
Crows are very aggressive birds. They use to chase our cats away from their food dish, in the yard. Those crows would consume every bit of the cat food!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 20
I have never seen them come this close to the deck before. They usually stay in the yard.
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@Ronrybs (21504)
• London, England
22 Nov 20
Often hear crows, but seldom see them on the ground. It is the wood pigeons that drive the smaller birds away from the peanuts here
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 20
These are not so bad so far, just seeing more than usual.
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@Nevena83 (66063)
• Serbia
22 Nov 20
Crows are very annoying and persistent, and if you get them used to food, rarely will any other bird come.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Nov 20
I have others that come in between their visits.
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