Winter Crow Roost: counting the Crows!
Terrific aerial views! Oct. 14, 2025: under overcast, wind NE 6MPH, 57F; sunset time 6:03PM Upon arrival, scouted out nearby staging areas all along Merrimack Street, then made observations from South Canal Street with Crows vocalizing loudly and seen on the ground, rooftop edges, and utility wires before converging into overnight roost. It was fascinating to watch [...]
Upcoming Talk: “The Crows of Lawrence”
Curious about the incredible crow gatherings over Lawrence each winter? Join us on Thursday, October 16 at Memorial Hall Library for The Crows of Lawrence, a fascinating talk with conservation photographer Craig Gibson. Discover the story behind New England’s largest Winter Crow Roost and why it’s a must-see natural spectacle! Here are the details from the Memorial Hall Library [...]
Winter Crow Roost: The Crows are back in town!
Sept. 29, 2025: mostly cloudy skies, a light north wind at 6 MPH, and a mild 60°F set the stage for this evening’s patrol. Sunset came at 6:28PM, and with it, the crows began to converge in larger numbers. Along South Canal Street, small groups appeared first on rooftops, utility wires, and even the ground, early signs that numbers [...]
Winter Crow roost: numbers shrinking!
Stunning Aerial Views! March 19, 2025: under partly cloudy skies, wind E 8MPH, temp 43F; sunset time 6:56PM Out on Crow Patrol with initial stops along Merrimack Street and South Canal Street with smaller groups arriving mostly from the west. Initial buildup of staging Crows on the extended rooftop of former Lawrence Pumps building around sunset time. [...]
Winter Crow Roost: shifting locations
Staging and roosting March 18, 2025: under clear skies, wind E 3MPH, 49F; sunset time 6:54PM Out on Crow Patrol with initial stops along Merrimack Street with Crows flying in at sunset time just east of the Casey Bridge. Large groupings were seen along roof edges, utility wires and on the ground at the west end of [...]
Valley News: Roost in Lebanon, NH!
Saturday, March 15, 2025: Maggie Cassidy’s in-depth and balanced reporting on Lebanon’s efforts to deter winter crow roosts provides an insightful look into the challenges communities face when large flocks gather in urban settings. Her article thoughtfully captures the competing interests at play—residents and business owners frustrated by the mess and noise, and those who appreciate the intelligence and [...]
Winter Crow Roost: Great Stone Dam!
Dazzling Flight Bursts! March 11, 2025 under clear skies, wind SSW 11MPH, gusts 24MPH, temp 59F; sunset time 6:46PM Out on Crow Patrol scouting out staging locations upriver by the Abe Bashara Boathouse and then back for amazing action at the overnight roost that continues by the Great Stone Dam. It has been so gratifying to hear [...]
Fish Crows: Overnight Winter Roost!
Fish Crows: Overnight Winter Roost Jan. 27, 2025: According to Dr. Kevin J. McGowan, the leading expert on Fish Crows in the United States, Fish Crows form large roosts outside the breeding season, sometimes exceeding 45,000 birds. They gather in pre-roosting areas and may mix with American Crows. Typically roosting in trees, they have also been found [...]
Roost Research: Staging Areas
Formation of Staging Areas in Winter Roosting Crows By Craig Gibson, March 2025 One of the most fascinating aspects of winter crow behavior is their tendency to form staging areas as night approaches. These are locations where smaller groups of crows congregate before making their final flight to an overnight roost. This behavior, observed in both American Crows (Corvus [...]
National Audubon: Fish Crows Long Overlooked!
By Zoe Grueskin Associate Editor, Audubon magazine Published January 27, 2025 What bird is more familiar than the crow? Across nearly the entire continental United States the clever and sociable corvids are ubiquitous, and they reward the close observer with their antics. But whether you’re a newly appreciative corvid-watcher or a longtime crow fan, you might be surprised to [...]