I was keen to catch up with few 'northern' species when I was in Europe - but if the truth be told I spent most of my time in urban areas, and birding was not a key aspect of out trip.
When we were in Oslo we visited the National Opera House which fronts onto the river. At at the edge of the river a small group of Hooded Crows (Corvus cornix) feeding on what I think is the remains of a cod. This crow species was considered a subspecies of the Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) when I was a kid - but it has gained full species status since then. I only ever saw these birds when I was in Scotland and when I lived on an island in Ireland. It was nice to catch up with them again!
When we were in Oslo we visited the National Opera House which fronts onto the river. At at the edge of the river a small group of Hooded Crows (Corvus cornix) feeding on what I think is the remains of a cod. This crow species was considered a subspecies of the Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) when I was a kid - but it has gained full species status since then. I only ever saw these birds when I was in Scotland and when I lived on an island in Ireland. It was nice to catch up with them again!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I like the combination of black and gray. I'm used to our all black American Crows.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteWe have a fair few around my place in Dunoon... I have a soft spot for the corvids! YAM xx
I am very fond of corvids and I always enjoy seeing Hooded Crows. My first encounter with them was in Scotland. Then I saw them daily in Slovenia and Croatia.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen Hooded Crows that are quite attractive birds. I see they are in Italy and we hope to visit the North later this year, fingers crossed I may see them there. Cheers Diane
ReplyDeleteFascinante trabalho de cores.
ReplyDeleteMagnifico.
Cumprimentos,
Megy Maia
Handsome crows! You captured the texture of their black heads very nicely.
ReplyDeleteVery good meeting ! I have nerver seen this bird in France. Nice at edge of the ocean.
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This was one of my favorite crows to have seen in Wales. Such a great bird. We found ours in a McDonald's parking lot:)
ReplyDeleteA familiar bird to me. We have them in the garden daily looking for food. They are much more shy than those living in cities :-))
ReplyDeleteIt's always a pleasure to see a Hooded Crow, Stewart. Until last year, I'd only ever seen them as single birds. However, when I was on North Uist last year, I was quite surprised (and delighted!) to see a flock of around 20 birds. I guess I shouldn't really have been surprised as it's not unusual to get a flock of a couple of hundred of the closely-related Carrion Crows in this neck of the woods.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes from UK - - - Richard
Great name for these crows. I have never seen them.
ReplyDeleteInteresting colors..Much nicer than our plain old Black Crows..Are they as noisy??
ReplyDeleteStylish among the crows :)) Great shots!
ReplyDeleteHandsome birds!
ReplyDeleteVery common birds in Finland as well as in Italy.
ReplyDeleteAll the best!
Oh a first sighting for me, E!
ReplyDeleteNeat looking crow!
ReplyDeleteWow, I had no idea there were different kinds of crows, but then I don't think 'outside the box' :)
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I think this is the most beautiful Crow I've ever seen, Stewart!!!...:)jp P.S. Your suggestions for me regarding the bean bag have proven to be terrific!!
ReplyDeletethis birds haven a wonderful black and white feathers!great photos!!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, we have only a few and random images to share from time to time (we are only beginners) ... but are falling in love with birding. Happy to have found this wonderful site to visit.
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