Bird's Eye View: Bird Photo Gallery

Carrion Crow Corvus corone Size : L 44-51cm, WS 93-104cm Info : The Carrion Crow is an all black bird, commonly found in open land and in towns and villages. It is an opportunistic feeder taking carrion (hence the name) as well as all sorts of insects and grains on the ground. Not as gregarious as the Rook, the Carrion Crow is usually found alone or in pairs but will form large flocks for breeding and around large food sources such as rubbish tips. Location: Ubiquitous throughout Europe, although replaced in some areas by the Hooded Crow subspecies. Sound : Harsh grating 'caw's and 'krra krra krra's.
	Carrion Crow strutting around with a chum (just off bottom-left) by Willen Lake. [JB 02/04/2005]
	Carrion Crow sitting on top of a lamppost at Caldecotte Lake, Milton Keynes. [GJH 23/04/2004]
	Carrion Crow having at bath at the edge of Willen Lake, Milton Keynes. [JB 23/04/2004]
	Carrion Crow in the middle of digging in the grass for invertebrates near Caldecotte Lake. I tried creeping up on it but it got agitated and as my stool rattled it flew off leaving only a few shots. [JB 19/11/2004] [Zeiss Diascope 85T* FL + Nikon 4500]