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Why are birds SO scared of humans (UK)? (1 Viewer)

Chosun Juan said:
Out in the country here (farms, grazing blocks, etc.) farmers will sometimes shoot crows that are predating new-born livestock etc. It's interesting that the crows will watch the farmers drive around - stop - get out of the vehicle - walk around - pull out a rifle - load the chamber - lean over a rest - take a sight ..... and only then will they fly off before aim and fire get a look in.
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The American Crow is famous for the same sort of thing where persecuted in agricultural country, allowing an unarmed man to approach much more closely than someone carrying a rifle or shotgun.
 
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