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Birds of a Feather

I saw a swarm of about 3000 crows yesterday and I was just wondering, in case anyone knows (vet applicants?) why do birds of the same type fly in such large numbers?

Why do you rarely see birds on their own?

Reply 1

thedude78

I think that as a flock they appear bigger to predators. That and safety in numbers.

Reply 2

laura_j90

Lol. I well clicked on this thinking it was about the old tv show!

Reply 3

The1truebelieber

laura_j90

Lol. I well clicked on this thinking it was about the old tv show!

I'll give you television. I'll give you eyes of blue. I'll give you men who want to rule the world.

Urkel

- Protection
- Reproduction
- Communication

If I remember correctly. And I think there is an aerodynamic reason. When flying in a v shape it requires less energy due to wind currents? :confused:

May have to google that one :p:

Indeed......but why do the flocks swell to such epic proportions.... I honestly spent about 10 minutes just staring at th interactions of the 3000 crows like whoah. :o:

Reply 4

thedude78

laura_j90

Lol. I well clicked on this thinking it was about the old tv show!

Ugh! Brings back memories of people saying I looked like "Garvy"...

Reply 5

laura_j90

HDS

I'll give you television. I'll give you eyes of blue. I'll give you men who want to rule the world.

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thedude78

Ugh! Brings back memories of people saying I looked like "Garvy"...

Haha, now you mention it... ;]

Reply 6

thedude78

laura_j90

Haha, now you mention it... ;]

Reply 7

laura_j90

thedude78

Never mind, nobody watches it these days so I'm sure the comparison won't be made too often now!

Reply 8

The1truebelieber

Urkel

Maybe there was an abundant food source . . . :dontknow:

Part of me wants to believe that it's just so we can take picturesque photos and marvel at the beauty and wonder of nature :biggrin:

I know!!!!

I was so sad it was the one time i'd forgotten my camera! :frown:

Reply 9

geetar

For the lulz, obviously.

Reply 10

Cool Cat

HDS

I'll give you television. I'll give you eyes of blue. I'll give you men who want to rule the world.

Indeed......but why do the flocks swell to such epic proportions.... I honestly spent about 10 minutes just staring at th interactions of the 3000 crows like whoah. :o: