I'm readingGifts of Crows by John Marzloff and Tony Angell which is the latest book to come out of the UW "Crow" department. ?You will remember Marzloff as the person who did the research featured in the recent documentary "A Murder of Crows" and Angell did the art work for the previous book In The Company of Crows and Ravens. ?

Gifts of Crows?is a mixture of amusing?anecdotal corvid stores and the science behind their amazing?intelligence?and behavior.??It's a must read fans of black winged wonder and would make a good Christmas present for any birder. ?

Happy birding and a Happy Holiday's whatever you celebrate. ??
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Ray Holden
Olympia, WA

Life is for the birds.