[TN-Bird] Re: Standifer Gap Marsh 3-27-06

 
In a message dated 3/28/2006 6:55:19 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
featherbrain@xxxxxxxx writes:
I heard  a nasal call and saw a probable FISH CROW fly over. Young American 
Crows can  sometimes sound similar, but I think it would be quite early for  
that.


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Just a word of caution on crow calls in spring.........
 
In the spring the begging calls of adult American Crows can be very  
difficult to differentiate from short Fish Crow calls. These calls are  usually 
given 
at the nest by American Crows but I've heard them given by  individuals in 
flight and perched away from nest. These calls by AM Crows are  only slightly 
longer in duration and drop slightly at the end thus not quite as  abrupt as a 
Fish Crow. American Crows do not give the typical 2 note Fish Crow  call. 
 
So early spring dates do not eliminate American Crow from Fish Crow by the  
short call but Fish Crows can give a call that is almost identical to the Am.  
Crow's normal 'caw" at anytime or season.
 
If the bird is perched when calling, then actions, posture and body  
confirmation will tell the tale.
 
Good Birding  !!!

Jeff R. Wilson / TLBA
6298 Memphis-Arlington Road
Bartlett, TN  38135


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