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Crow Attack

Original post made by Bird victim, Crescent Park, on May 28, 2023

I was attacked by a crow (or other black bird, perhaps a raven?) on Hamilton near Hale street today. It hit my head and then swooped and made another attempt. It was quite aggressive and struck me with a good amount of power so if you live near there you may want to be aware.

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Posted by Bystander
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on May 28, 2023 at 4:51 pm

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I often witness them getting very angry. The collective noun for crows is a murder! For good reason. They are extremely intelligent and they look out for each other.

Sorry you were attacked.


Posted by Madison Wheatley
a resident of Menlo Park
on May 29, 2023 at 12:40 pm

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Crows are very territorial and the attacking birds may have been protecting a nearby nest.

I have been swarmed upon by a crow as well.


Posted by Resident 1-Adobe Meadows
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on May 29, 2023 at 1:42 pm

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I have a crow couple in the nieghborhood - they are the boss of the street. When they see me outside they crow out to eveyone and the squirrels come running along with a blue jay. I put out peanuts for them (unsalted). I think one time they got into a fight with two hawks that go sit in a very high tree.


Posted by D. in Barron Park
a resident of Barron Park
on May 30, 2023 at 11:11 am

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I have a crow that came into my garage one day, while I was cleaning. i gave him a few nuts and he returned every day. His mate always stayed up on the phone wire. If I walked my dog before putting out nuts, he would fly down and very gently hit me with his feet. When he stopped showing up, I was worried and saddened... Only to find out that he was eating his preferred meals across the street! He even touches down on the children there! :)