Crow problems

[Riccur]

You are talking about three crows here? They will be fairly easy to get rid of with a scare crow. Just move it around and change its clothes on occasion. The birds will leave.

Crows and ravens are readily distinguishable, if you have actually seen both. They make completely different vocalizations and are quite different in size. the beak is the most distinguishing feature and easy to identify. In flight the raven can soar and thus has long flight feathers, the tails are a completely different shape as well.

 

[Andy Griffith]

I hate crows!!!

I have only been moderately successful in my crow hunting...

However, my F-I-L is was a master of the art.
Of course, it may be because he used them from inside the house or car...while sitting at the breakfast table.

There used to be an old man around here...named Stanley, who was quite a character.
He lived over on the Shooting Creek NC side, and drove an MG sportscar IIRC.. His bulldog went with him everywhere. He'd get in trouble now, but the dog loved Crown Royal and I'll never forget that dog lapping it up. Of course, Stanley would have a drink first.

Stanley was best known to stop on the side of the road, pull out a shotgun and blast crows to kingdom come wherever they were. Didn't matter if they were on someone else's land, inside the city limits, or even in a tree beside the courthouse.

No one ever said a word to him about it...I don't know why, or whatever happened to him. It's been...25-30 years since I last heard of him. I think eccentric is the word.

Anyway, I vote for the air rifle. I will recommend shooting them from inside the house or from a car for cover. If you can get a friend or two over with three or four of y'all shooting at them with air rifles at the same time...the problem will be solved.

 

[pps]

Here in Ca the Ravens and Scrub (blue) jays are protected. Since I'm not allowed to kill them, the loud and intimidating bang of the .410 usually scares them away...usually frightens them to death, as I'd never actually shoot one. At longer distances the 22 hornet frightens them to death as well. I don't live anywhere near town.