Crow Patrol: There They Are!!!
Sarah Arsenault of Mass Audubon joined Bob and me on Crow Patrol. We left the New Balance Parking lot at 3:45 and headed west on Merrimack St. We visited our favorite viewing area just off Broadway St. Rt. 28 pulling in to a little driveway just over the bridge on the north side. From there you get a great [...]
Crow Patrol: Mad Dogs and Englishmen!
First of all, the Crows coming into Lawrence MA FOR THE WINTER CROW ROOST HAVE CHANGED THEIR STAGING AND ROOSTING PATTERN. We suspected this would happen based on last year, but when and why? We are now more like the Keystone Cops and are in our “Where’s Waldo” mode!!! We welcome you to our adventurous winter ride!!! As you [...]
Crow Patrol: Artful crows!
Artful crows Andover artist takes part in an ode to smart, charming birds By Terry Date Staff writer Jan 24, 2019 A single crow will entertain. A thousand dazzle. Twenty-six thousand cawing crows blanketing trees nightly in winter along the Merrimack River in a single Lawrence locale fascinate. And get folks a-thinking. Crow wonder and mystery are the stuff [...]
Crow Patrol: local restaurants!
Crow Patrol: suggested local restaurants Lawrence Japu Peruvian and fusion 4 Union St. Open Tues to Sunday 12 pm to 9pm Café Azteca Latin 910 Common St. Open Mon (11-3)– Tues to Saturday (11-9) Salvatore’s Italian 354 Merrimack St. Open all week 12-9 El Taller American 275 Essex St. Open Mon to Sat 9-9 North Andover Dicor Italian & [...]
Crow Patrol: watch the crows!!
Yes ”Oh, my God”! Last night, after two nights of the deep freeze and the Sunday snow and ice storm, we ventured forth. This is after having a detailed discussion that afternoon with Mass Audubon about a Sunday visit to the roost and how the garage “had those heated elevator shafts and glass sides looking right out onto the [...]
Lawrence has an art show to crow about
Boston Globe | By Annika Hom | Globe Correspondent | January 16, 2019 It’s almost sunset in Lawrence when thousands of crows flock across an orange sky and land in the Essex Art Center parking lot. From there, they fly into leafless trees along the Merrimack River, where they will roost for the night. The ritual is repeated from [...]
Crows swirling around west end New Balance!
Made a short stop by the Winter Crow Roost tonight at 4:45PM with sunset at 4:34pm; under clear skies, winds from the NW at 5MPH, and chilly temps at 28F with 22F wind chill. First stop was the open air top floor of the McGovern Parking Garage. Many crows were perched atop the upper crown area of the trees [...]
Crow Patrol: beautiful sunset & low winds
Tonight was a spectacular night as we had a beautiful sunset and low winds – and yes a bit chilly. We watched the crows from the roof of the parking garage just south of the New Balance Factory parking lot staging in the South Common, later moving towards the roost many gathering on the roof of the B & [...]
Opening night: Celebrating the Winter Crow Roost!
After months of talks, plans, and lengthy preparation, the Essex Art Center provided a warm welcome last night for the opening reception of the 2019 "Celebrating a Winter Crow Roost" exhibit with all three galleries open with beautiful Crow themed artwork. Members of the local Crow Patrol group have been working very hard with the staff and leaders at [...]
Crow Patrol: Jan. 11th – McGovern Parking Garage!
Sunset time 4:31PM, under mostly sunny skies, wind NW 15MPH with gusts up to 25MPH, and temp at 22F with wind chill 9F.....CHILLY! While making my way into Lawrence for a half hour of Crow Patrol before attending the opening of the "Celebrating the Winter Crow Roost" exhibit at the Essex Art Center, first stop was around the perimeter [...]