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Project Discussions:  CrOwS ~ Misunderstood ~ Unappreciated~ My Favorite  |
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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
227 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
227 Posts |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10518 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10518 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 05 2025 : 08:17:58 AM
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| I guess kitties don't bother them! Cute picture Debbie. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
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PrairiePearl
True Blue Farmgirl
139 Posts
Jeanette
Nanton
AB
Canada
139 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2025 : 8:45:01 PM
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Debbie,
What a beautiful picture! |
Jeanette
Farmgirl Sister #8699
~Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. ~ Corrie Ten Boom
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1818 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2025 : 1:21:05 PM
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| Do crows sometimes have a bluish stripe to their feathers? I may have spotted 2 but I don't have the pictures off my camera to show you yet. Hopefully soon I'll have a few minutes. I'm curious if they're crows or not. |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
5180 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
5180 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2025 : 1:36:33 PM
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| Those maybe Ravens you are seeing Heather as they have blue on their wings. |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018, September 2022 and August 2025.
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10518 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10518 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2025 : 2:38:54 PM
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| The common grackle has blue on their wings. I never recall reading that crows or ravens have blue on them. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
5180 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
5180 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2025 : 3:12:23 PM
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I thought I had read they do but now I see both the Crow and Ravens can and here’s why.
Learn something new everyday about these beautiful creatures.
Yes, both crows and ravens can appear to have blue on their feathers due to structural iridescence that reflects light, creating shimmers of blue, purple, and other colors, especially in direct sunlight. The iridescence on ravens is often more pronounced than on crows, giving ravens a more noticeable blue or purple sheen.
How it happens
Iridescence:
The "blue" is not a pigment but a physical characteristic of the feather's structure.
Light reflection:
The feather's surface bends and reflects light, causing it to refract and display different colors, including blue, green, and purple.
Varying color:
The intensity and specific color can change depending on the angle of the light and the condition of the feathers.
Key differences
Ravens
often have a more intense and noticeable iridescent shimmer, displaying more pronounced blue or purple hues.
Crows
also have iridescent feathers that catch the light, but their overall look is often described as having a more matte finish compared to ravens.
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Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018, September 2022 and August 2025.
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10518 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10518 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2025 : 6:38:02 PM
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| Thanks Debbie. So it could be a Raven or Grackle. Will probably no better when Heather can post a photo. I'm dont believe the grackle is not as big as a raven. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1818 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2025 : 12:13:00 PM
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The bird in question:
I found this in the driveway. I'm not sure if it's from those birds or different ones:
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~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
5180 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
5180 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2025 : 4:20:59 PM
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I love the feather, but do not know from what bird. Do you collect feathers.
I had to look up a Grackle as I have never seen one or heard of them. The birds in your photo are crows I believe but one of the photos it looks like I am seeing some grey color. I am sure Denise will know.
Below is a photo of a common Grackle.
From The Urban Nature Enthusiast
No, a grackle is not part of the Crow family; crows belong to the family Corvidae, while grackles are members of the Icteridae (New World Blackbird) family, which also includes blackbirds, orioles, and cowbirds. Despite sharing similar appearances and intelligence to crows, grackles are a distinct type of bird with different family classifications. |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018, September 2022 and August 2025.
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Edited by - Blessed in Colorado on Sep 12 2025 4:23:14 PM |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10518 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10518 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2025 : 5:01:41 PM
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Heather,
The birds in your photos look like starlings. Especially the second photo. The feather is from a bluejay. Rare to find a bluejay feather! |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
5180 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
5180 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2025 : 7:11:57 PM
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| Wow, Denise you sure know a lot about birds. And the feather is fabulous thank you for identifying it for us. We have Stellar Jays here on the coast and I have quite a few of their feathers. |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018, September 2022 and August 2025.
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10518 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10518 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2025 : 7:59:01 PM
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| Thanks Debbie! I've always loved bird watching and learning all I can about them. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1818 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2025 : 1:31:20 PM
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| Thank Denise - I'm agreeing that they're starlings after looking at some pictures on google. Unfortunately, I think that means that I don't have any crows at my place. I've been slowly working on the bird badges and taking pictures of all the birds I can find. Too bad I only saw the feather and not the blue jay!!! I never would have guessed that it was a blue jay feather. Debbie - no I don't collect feathers. I used to bring all kinds of things in the house - rocks, feathers, railroad spikes, etc. that I would find but then I'd never do anything with them. I'm trying to break the habit. Right now taking pictures helps LOL! |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
298 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
298 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2025 : 10:22:42 AM
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I had a crazy idea... saw this on pinterest... was wondering if anyone would be interested in swapping shiny objects?
Two ideas; 1) we can sign up and swap one with one partner each... or... I could create one box, I would place the first shiney object into the box and mail it to the next person on the list, then, they would add a shiney object of their choosing to the box and mail it to the next person on the list. When everyone on the list has included their shiney object, it would be mailed back to me. I will randomly draw one name and the winner receives the box of all the shiney objects handpicked from her fellow wildflowers. Thoughts!? If no one in interested, no hard feelings at all. xo |
Dreamer42
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2025 : 11:49:11 AM
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| I love the idea April, count me in if it takes off. |
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Wanda Sue
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month-August 2022 |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
5180 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
5180 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2025 : 12:45:50 PM
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I have that box April! I found it on Etsy so bought it.
Yes, of course I would be interested too. |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018, September 2022 and August 2025.
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10518 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10518 Posts |
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PrairiePearl
True Blue Farmgirl
139 Posts
Jeanette
Nanton
AB
Canada
139 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2025 : 5:49:23 PM
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I would be interested!
That is a fun idea, April!
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Jeanette
Farmgirl Sister #8699
~Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. ~ Corrie Ten Boom
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1536 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1536 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2025 : 7:11:24 PM
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| Count me in, April!! :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
5180 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
5180 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2025 : 7:40:27 PM
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| I will do it anyway everyone wants. |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018, September 2022 and August 2025.
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Project Discussions: CrOwS ~ Misunderstood ~ Unappreciated~ My Favorite |
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CrOwS ~ Misunderstood ~ Unappreciated~ My Favorite
