just heard on news that the crows are attacking your police force up there,
IIRC you live near there? be careful out there,

Lee

"Storrmmee" > wrote in message
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> just heard on news that the crows are attacking your police force up
> there, IIRC you live near there? be careful out there,

Crows? I don't live in Everett but close to it. I will have to google
that. I haven't heard anything but I have seen a lot of crows around
lately.,

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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> "Storrmmee" > wrote in message
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>> just heard on news that the crows are attacking your police force up
>> there, IIRC you live near there? be careful out there,
>
> Crows? I don't live in Everett but close to it. I will have to google
> that. I haven't heard anything but I have seen a lot of crows around
> lately.,

It's apparently just against cops. The theory is they got harassed by an
officer and since they can distinguish people's visual characteristics they
are attacking anything with a uniform. I have to tell you crows are pretty
amazing birds. I had a pair build a nest in the Jacaranda outside my place.
They were very threatened by me while their babies were growing. They'd get
very aggressive when I stood under their tree. So I started leaving food
out for them, organic raw trail mix and they saw me do it. They loved it.
And they seemed then to recognize me as a friend and left me alone. I got
to watch all three of their young fledge and from a very close distance.
I'm hoping they raise another clutch.

Paul

In article >, Paul M. Cook >

>It's apparently just against cops. The theory is they got harassed by an
>officer and since they can distinguish people's visual characteristics they
>are attacking anything with a uniform.

I smell a workman's compensation scam.


Steve

"Paul M. Cook" > wrote in message
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>
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>> "Storrmmee" > wrote in message
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>>> just heard on news that the crows are attacking your police force up
>>> there, IIRC you live near there? be careful out there,
>>
>> Crows? I don't live in Everett but close to it. I will have to google
>> that. I haven't heard anything but I have seen a lot of crows around
>> lately.,
>
> It's apparently just against cops. The theory is they got harassed by an
> officer and since they can distinguish people's visual characteristics
> they are attacking anything with a uniform. I have to tell you crows are
> pretty amazing birds. I had a pair build a nest in the Jacaranda outside
> my place. They were very threatened by me while their babies were growing.
> They'd get very aggressive when I stood under their tree. So I started
> leaving food out for them, organic raw trail mix and they saw me do it.
> They loved it. And they seemed then to recognize me as a friend and left
> me alone. I got to watch all three of their young fledge and from a very
> close distance. I'm hoping they raise another clutch.

I just looked it up. Looks like some government workers were attacked as
well.

When we lived on Staten Island there was a pair of nasty mocking birds that
loved to dive bomb the kids. AFAIK nobody was ever hurt but it was quite
scary. I am not a bird lover.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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> "Paul M. Cook" > wrote in message
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>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>>>
>>> "Storrmmee" > wrote in message
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>>>> just heard on news that the crows are attacking your police force up
>>>> there, IIRC you live near there? be careful out there,
>>>
>>> Crows? I don't live in Everett but close to it. I will have to google
>>> that. I haven't heard anything but I have seen a lot of crows around
>>> lately.,
>>
>> It's apparently just against cops. The theory is they got harassed by an
>> officer and since they can distinguish people's visual characteristics
>> they are attacking anything with a uniform. I have to tell you crows are
>> pretty amazing birds. I had a pair build a nest in the Jacaranda outside
>> my place. They were very threatened by me while their babies were
>> growing. They'd get very aggressive when I stood under their tree. So I
>> started leaving food out for them, organic raw trail mix and they saw me
>> do it. They loved it. And they seemed then to recognize me as a friend
>> and left me alone. I got to watch all three of their young fledge and
>> from a very close distance. I'm hoping they raise another clutch.
>
> I just looked it up. Looks like some government workers were attacked as
> well.
>
> When we lived on Staten Island there was a pair of nasty mocking birds
> that loved to dive bomb the kids. AFAIK nobody was ever hurt but it was
> quite scary. I am not a bird lover.

I am but mockers are the devil's spawn. I am tormented by those *******s,
who sing all day and night.

Paul

"Paul M. Cook" > wrote in message
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> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>> "Paul M. Cook" > wrote in message
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>>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>>>> "Storrmmee" > wrote in message
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>>>>> just heard on news that the crows are attacking your police force up
>>>>> there, IIRC you live near there? be careful out there,
>>>>
>>>> Crows? I don't live in Everett but close to it. I will have to google
>>>> that. I haven't heard anything but I have seen a lot of crows around
>>>> lately.,
>>>
>>> It's apparently just against cops. The theory is they got harassed by
>>> an officer and since they can distinguish people's visual
>>> characteristics they are attacking anything with a uniform. I have to
>>> tell you crows are pretty amazing birds. I had a pair build a nest in
>>> the Jacaranda outside my place. They were very threatened by me while
>>> their babies were growing. They'd get very aggressive when I stood under
>>> their tree. So I started leaving food out for them, organic raw trail
>>> mix and they saw me do it. They loved it. And they seemed then to
>>> recognize me as a friend and left me alone. I got to watch all three of
>>> their young fledge and from a very close distance. I'm hoping they raise
>>> another clutch.
>>
>> I just looked it up. Looks like some government workers were attacked as
>> well.
>>
>> When we lived on Staten Island there was a pair of nasty mocking birds
>> that loved to dive bomb the kids. AFAIK nobody was ever hurt but it was
>> quite scary. I am not a bird lover.
>
> I am but mockers are the devil's spawn. I am tormented by those *******s,
> who sing all day and night.

One place I lived at in Edmonds had this bird that woke me up every morning.
The bird knew only one note!

At this same place, I got home from work one evening. Got out of my car and
didn't do this on purpose but just sort of stretched out my arm and at that
exact point in time, a little bird flew right into the palm of my hand.
That was just too freaky. I didn't like it and neither did the bird!

Paul M. Cook wrote:

> I am but mockers are the devil's spawn. I am tormented by those
> *******s, who sing all day and night.

Yesterday was a banner day for one catbird outside my window.
I love them and I wait for them to return each spring but dang,
Shut Up!

nancy

In article >,
says...
>
> In article >, Paul M. Cook >
>
> >It's apparently just against cops. The theory is they got harassed by an
> >officer and since they can distinguish people's visual characteristics they
> >are attacking anything with a uniform.
>
> I smell a workman's compensation scam.

Doesn't sound like any compensable injuries have occurred. OTOH, at
least one squad car needed a wash.

supposedly they are nesting, one of the officers turned his siren on to
spook them and they think every one of them in the uniform is him and are
attacking because they walk near their nesting places, Lee


"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>
> "Storrmmee" > wrote in message
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>> just heard on news that the crows are attacking your police force up
>> there, IIRC you live near there? be careful out there,
>
> Crows? I don't live in Everett but close to it. I will have to google
> that. I haven't heard anything but I have seen a lot of crows around
> lately.,
>

"J. Clarke" > wrote in message
in.local...
> In article >,
> says...
>>
>> In article >, Paul M. Cook >
>>
>> >It's apparently just against cops. The theory is they got harassed by
>> >an
>> >officer and since they can distinguish people's visual characteristics
>> >they
>> >are attacking anything with a uniform.
>>
>> I smell a workman's compensation scam.
>
> Doesn't sound like any compensable injuries have occurred. OTOH, at
> least one squad car needed a wash.

Hmmm...

I wonder if the police station is near the Everett Costco? The first time
we went there, some mammoth hippo-bird shat all over our van. I checked the
other vehicles around and they seemed to be spared. Good thing there was a
car wash next to Costco!

"Storrmmee" > wrote in message
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> supposedly they are nesting, one of the officers turned his siren on to
> spook them and they think every one of them in the uniform is him and are
> attacking because they walk near their nesting places, Lee
>
Heh.

On Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:28:02 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
>"J. Clarke" > wrote in message
ain.local...
>> In article >,
>> says...
>>>
>>> In article >, Paul M. Cook >
>>>
>>> >It's apparently just against cops. The theory is they got harassed by
>>> >an
>>> >officer and since they can distinguish people's visual characteristics
>>> >they
>>> >are attacking anything with a uniform.
>>>
>>> I smell a workman's compensation scam.
>>
>> Doesn't sound like any compensable injuries have occurred. OTOH, at
>> least one squad car needed a wash.
>
>Hmmm...
>
>I wonder if the police station is near the Everett Costco? The first time
>we went there, some mammoth hippo-bird shat all over our van. I checked the
>other vehicles around and they seemed to be spared. Good thing there was a
>car wash next to Costco!

You'd not want to park your car in my barn. LOL

On Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:31:42 -0500, Storrmmee wrote:

> supposedly they are nesting, one of the officers turned his siren on to
> spook them and they think every one of them in the uniform is him and are
> attacking because they walk near their nesting places, Lee
>

good for the crows.

your pal,
blake

> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "Storrmmee" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> just heard on news that the crows are attacking your police force up
>>> there, IIRC you live near there? be careful out there,
>>
>> Crows? I don't live in Everett but close to it. I will have to google
>> that. I haven't heard anything but I have seen a lot of crows around
>> lately.,

On Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:19:19 +0000 (UTC), Steve Pope wrote:

> In article >, Paul M. Cook >
>
>>It's apparently just against cops. The theory is they got harassed by an
>>officer and since they can distinguish people's visual characteristics they
>>are attacking anything with a uniform.
>
> I smell a workman's compensation scam.
>
> Steve

the cops trained crows to attack them to run a scam?

blake

On Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:57:08 -0400, blake murphy
> wrote:

>On Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:19:19 +0000 (UTC), Steve Pope wrote:
>
>> In article >, Paul M. Cook >
>>
>>>It's apparently just against cops. The theory is they got harassed by an
>>>officer and since they can distinguish people's visual characteristics they
>>>are attacking anything with a uniform.
>>
>> I smell a workman's compensation scam.
>>
>> Steve
>
>the cops trained crows to attack them to run a scam?

More like the crows trained the typical dumb mick coppers

On 6/13/2011 1:24 PM, gloria.p wrote:
> On 6/13/2011 12:26 AM, Paul M. Cook wrote:
>
>>
>> I am but mockers are the devil's spawn. I am tormented by those *******s,
>> who sing all day and night.
>>
>> Paul
>>
>>
>
>
> We don't have mockingbirds just east of the Rockies but I used to love
> them when they started to be more common in New England. Most songbirds
> are really nice to listen to.
>
> gloria p

I'm with Paul, the blasted things sing all day and most of the night,
mainly while sitting in a bush near my bedroom window. Of course they're
trying to lure in a female so they sing loud and long. I sic the dog on
them, she will never catch them but will chase them away for awhile.

On Jun 13, 2:11*pm, "Paul M. Cook" > wrote:
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
> > "Storrmmee" > wrote in message
> ...
> >> just heard on news that the crows are attacking your police force up
> >> there, IIRC you live near there? be careful out there,
>
> > Crows? *I don't live in Everett but close to it. *I will have to google
> > that. *I haven't heard anything but I have seen a lot of crows around
> > lately.,
>
> It's apparently just against cops. *The theory is they got harassed by an
> officer and since they can distinguish people's visual characteristics they
> are attacking anything with a uniform. *I have to tell you crows are pretty
> amazing birds. *I had a pair build a nest in the Jacaranda outside my place.
> They were very threatened by me while their babies were growing. *They'd get
> very aggressive when I stood under their tree. *So I started leaving food
> out for them, organic raw trail mix and they saw me do it. *They loved it.
> And they seemed then to recognize me as a friend and left me alone. *I got
> to watch all three of their young fledge and from a very close distance.
> I'm hoping they raise another clutch.
>
> Paul

My office has a balcony and I have several crow visitors, although
mine are really ravens. They will take food from my hand. If it is too
much to carry in one go they will hide the extra and come back later.
I gave one a very hard biscuit one day, it soaked the biscuit in a
puddle until soft enough.

JB

Golden One wrote:

> My office has a balcony and I have several crow visitors, although
> mine are really ravens. They will take food from my hand. If it is too
> much to carry in one go they will hide the extra and come back later.
> I gave one a very hard biscuit one day, it soaked the biscuit in a
> puddle until soft enough.

Funny, I witnessed that just a few weeks ago, when my pool was still
covered. I looked closer to see what some crow was doing, it was
soaking a dried end of Italian bread in the water. Flipped it over a
couple of times and took off with it.

nancy

On Jun 13, 7:45*am, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> Paul M. Cook wrote:
> > I am but mockers are the devil's spawn. *I am tormented by those
> > *******s, who sing all day and night.
>
> Yesterday was a banner day for one catbird outside my window.
> I love them and I wait for them to return each spring but dang,
> Shut Up!

LOL!

On Jun 13, 10:57*am, blake murphy > wrote:
> On Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:31:42 -0500, Storrmmee wrote:
> > supposedly they are nesting, one of the officers turned his siren on to
> > spook them and they think every one of them in the uniform is him and are
> > attacking because they walk near their nesting places, Lee
>
> good for the crows.

Oh it figures your worthless ass wouldn't have any respect for police
officers.

On Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:21:30 -0700 (PDT), projectile vomit chick wrote:

> On Jun 13, 10:57*am, blake murphy > wrote:
>> On Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:31:42 -0500, Storrmmee wrote:
>>> supposedly they are nesting, one of the officers turned his siren on to
>>> spook them and they think every one of them in the uniform is him and are
>>> attacking because they walk near their nesting places, Lee
>>
>> good for the crows.
>
> Oh it figures your worthless ass wouldn't have any respect for police
> officers.

police officers who turn on their sirens to spook birds? no, i don't.
what kind of shit do they pull on people?

blake

On Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:26:37 -0400, blake murphy
> wrote:

>On Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:21:30 -0700 (PDT), projectile vomit chick wrote:
>
>> On Jun 13, 10:57*am, blake murphy > wrote:
>>> On Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:31:42 -0500, Storrmmee wrote:
>>>> supposedly they are nesting, one of the officers turned his siren on to
>>>> spook them and they think every one of them in the uniform is him and are
>>>> attacking because they walk near their nesting places, Lee
>>>
>>> good for the crows.
>>
>> Oh it figures your worthless ass wouldn't have any respect for police
>> officers.
>
>police officers who turn on their sirens to spook birds? no, i don't.
>what kind of shit do they pull on people?

According to the local Chicago news they pull some pretty bad shit.

Lou