Valley News: Roost in Lebanon, NH!
Saturday, March 15, 2025: Maggie Cassidy’s in-depth and balanced reporting on Lebanon’s efforts to deter winter crow roosts provides an insightful look into the challenges communities face when large flocks gather in urban settings. Her article thoughtfully captures the competing interests at play—residents and business owners frustrated by the mess and noise, and those who appreciate the intelligence and [...]
Winter Crow Roost: Great Stone Dam!
Dazzling Flight Bursts! March 11, 2025 under clear skies, wind SSW 11MPH, gusts 24MPH, temp 59F; sunset time 6:46PM Out on Crow Patrol scouting out staging locations upriver by the Abe Bashara Boathouse and then back for amazing action at the overnight roost that continues by the Great Stone Dam. It has been so gratifying to hear [...]
Fish Crows: Overnight Winter Roost!
Fish Crows: Overnight Winter Roost Jan. 27, 2025: According to Dr. Kevin J. McGowan, the leading expert on Fish Crows in the United States, Fish Crows form large roosts outside the breeding season, sometimes exceeding 45,000 birds. They gather in pre-roosting areas and may mix with American Crows. Typically roosting in trees, they have also been found [...]
Roost Research: Staging Areas
Formation of Staging Areas in Winter Roosting Crows By Craig Gibson, March 2025 One of the most fascinating aspects of winter crow behavior is their tendency to form staging areas as night approaches. These are locations where smaller groups of crows congregate before making their final flight to an overnight roost. This behavior, observed in both American Crows (Corvus [...]
National Audubon: Fish Crows Long Overlooked!
By Zoe Grueskin Associate Editor, Audubon magazine Published January 27, 2025 What bird is more familiar than the crow? Across nearly the entire continental United States the clever and sociable corvids are ubiquitous, and they reward the close observer with their antics. But whether you’re a newly appreciative corvid-watcher or a longtime crow fan, you might be surprised to [...]
2025 DAUS Conference: Wildlife Ecology
The 2025 International Conference on Drones and Unmanned Systems (DAUS 2025) highlighted the rapid advancements in drone technology and the transformative role of AI-driven automation. As drones become more sophisticated, AI enhances their autonomy, precision, and efficiency in applications like wildlife monitoring, infrastructure management, and security. This conference united experts, researchers, and industry leaders to explore innovations in real-time [...]
Winter Crow Roost: MVBC & MRWC Members Outing
Stunning Aerial Views with Thermal Camera! Feb. 12, 2025: under heavy overcast skies, wind NE 9MPH, temp 29F; sunset time 5:12PM Out on Crow Patrol with members from two local groups: Merrimack Valley Bird Club (MVBC) and the Merrimack River Watershed Council (MRWC). Special thanks to Donna and Don Cooper from MVBC as well as Curt Rogers [...]
Winter Crow Roost: Great Stone Dam
Feb. 11, 2025: Mostly clear skies, wind SW 9MPH, temp 30F; sunset time 5:11PM Out on Crow Patrol with initial stops all along Merrimack Street westward to the O'Leary Bridge. Crows were arriving and settling onto the ice just west of the Great Stone Dam. Large numbers of Crows also seen staging on the east side of the dam [...]
Winter Crow Roost: Pemberton Park
Feb. 10, 2025: Mostly cloudy, wind NW 8MPH with gusts, temp 30F; sunset time 5:10PM Out on Crow Patrol with initial stops at various nearby staging areas. Settled in on South Canal Street between Casey Bridge and O'Leary Bridge with open views to the west. Crows were seen on the ground, rooftops, and nearby trees along South Canal Street [...]
Roost Interview: The Haverhill Journal
Interview with HC Media Jan. 24, 2025: HC Media’s Haverhill Journal Spotlights the Lawrence Crow Roost HC Media, Haverhill’s award-winning community television station, is dedicated to sharing local stories that matter. One of its flagship programs, The Haverhill Journal, offers in-depth features on people, places, and events shaping the Merrimack Valley. Hosted and produced by Lindsay Paris, [...]