MURDER

tkrosevear

MURDER

A grouping of crows is called a ‘murder’, this group landed in our “Message Tree”, just hours before a wind storm blew through.
There are many superstitions about crows:
The English have a rhyme about crows: one means anger; two is mirth; three a wedding; four a birth; five is heaven; six is hell; seven is the devil himself.
To the natives of Northamptonshire, however, a single flying crow is an omen of bad luck instead of anger.
Crows or Ravens gathering in trees in the dark, but never really settling, are souls in purgatory, according to the Irish.
In Russia it was believed that a witch’s spirit took crow-form.

Their magical attributes are many, as well: Thief, trickery, boldness, skill, cunning, single mindedness; a bringer of knowledge. Prophesy. Learn from the past but don’t hold onto it. Swiftness, eloquence. Shape-shifting. Divination.

To the alchemist, the crow stood for the condition produced when the Elements had been separated out.

For myself, from my experiences in rescuing so many from being poisoned, shot and hit by cars – I have only found them to being quite intelligent with a varied vocabulary in mockery and the best insectivores around. Always quite pleased to see them as we travel along the highways, as they usually warn us of law enforcement not being very far away…

Which reminded me of this SONG by my favorite Crow ;)

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  • coppertrees

    coppertrees

    They visited me two weeks ago,took them that long to get there????

  • tkrosevear replied

    LOL, guess so sis – sure were a noisy bunch ;) xoxox ♥

  • Larry Davis

    Larry Davis

    We had a very highly rated and admired showman / compare Graham Kennedy that started of here in Melbourne with “In Melbourne Tonight”.
    Well, many years ago, he got into so much hot water, because he made the informous crow call by saying Farrkkkk over the TV., Boy was that a blast….

  • tkrosevear replied

    they do have a helluva vocabulary, heard them say many things, including… ;) xoxox ♥

  • Larry Davis

    Larry Davis

    Click here if you want to read about him.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks sweetie ;)

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    smiles as i think of the crows…they always make me laugh…they are so smart and look as if they want to sit and converse awhile…and that they tell you if the law is near..added bonus…good one sis::))xooxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks sis, they always make me grin, especially when they are tattling on a predator near ;) xoxox ♥

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Wow incredible capture Sis!!! interesting info!!! XOXO

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much sis ;) xoxox ♥

  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    Brilliant capture, Tammy, and a very interesting write up. The crow goddess, the Morrigan, is a powerful figure in Irish mythology. Agnes xx

  • tkrosevear replied

    ah yes, badb who appeared to the hero Cu Chulainn as a warning of his coming death ~ such a symbolic bird ;) xoxox ♥

  • Ken Powers

    Ken Powers

    Wow! I love the interesting text you have to accompany this piece. Very nice.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Ken, symbology fascinates me, as does lore ;) xoxox ♥

  • ToastedGhost

    ToastedGhost

    Great stuff
    and a group of OWLS is called a Parliament… very fitting for a Libra

  • tkrosevear replied

    WOW TG, that’s cool, I did not know that – thanks ;) xoxox ♥

  • bluewhite

    bluewhite

    JR & I were talking about crows/ravens just this afternoon. There are always a few around making a ruckus. Never seen this many at once though!! Nice photo.

  • tkrosevear replied

    This crew was sure raisin’ a ruckus, I counted 44 crows and 3 magpies – they also tattled on a coyote meandering through the property ;) xoxox ♥

  • JRGarland

    JRGarland

    BW got here first. LOL I always viewed them as having a message about something important coming up. Awesome shot.

  • tkrosevear replied

    I think they managed to warn a momma peacock with 3 young ones from getting eaten by the coyote ;) xoxox ♥

  • shilohlin

    shilohlin

    outstanding in picture and words!! your
    information is always so welcomed…
    thanks sis, for sharing.. Dohiyi xox

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks shiloh, so happy you enjoyed ;) xoxox ♥

  • joyousmoon

    joyousmoon

    Great capture of my fiends! They are so very wonderful! Thanks for sharing sis, xoxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks sis, knew you’d appreciate ‘em ;) xoxox ♥

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    Beautiful…Crows are one of my favorite birds…they are beautiful, cunning
    and so smart!!!!!!! xoxooxxo

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Sally, they are smart, once watched them unbuckle motorcycle saddlebags to steal a guys lunch at the Grand Canyon, that crow ate well that day ;) xoxox ♥

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Great capture and a wonderful read on the birds.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Rosalie, the 3 magpies actually thought they would scare all 44 away ;) xoxox ♥

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    wonderfully shot, so many lol , super picture,dawnx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Dawn, yes 44 and 3 magpies, all in the Corvid family ;) xoxox ♥

  • Carol Berliner

    Carol Berliner

    Wooooow greeeat capture! Instant fav!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Carol ;) xoxox ♥

  • blamo

    blamo

    great Capture of my friends

  • tkrosevear replied

    funny, I thought you were with this gang ;) xoxox ♥

  • debbiez315

    debbiez315

    Love your information, how interesting. Great Photo tkrosevear !!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Deborah ;) TK ♥

  • valzart

    valzart

    Dramatic capture sweetheART great info ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Val ;) xoxox ♥

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Wonderful capture Tammy! :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Keith ;) xoxox ♥

  • Tara Turner

    Tara Turner

    great capture :))

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you so much Tara ;) xoxox ♥

  • Robin Monroe

    Robin Monroe

    fantastic capture:)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks sis, still working on that LIST…love ya ;) xoxox ♥

  • owlspook

    owlspook

    oh do I miss the crows and ravens .. none and I repeat none seen around here in NE Wyoming (sigh) ... lots of other wildlife but …. (sigh) .... got an affinity for both families … thanks for sharing sis (big smile)
    .
    btw the song is one of my all time favorites and I haven’t heard it for awhile (big smile) thanks (big smile)

  • tkrosevear replied

    so happy to tune you in with them again sis, corvids intrigue me and love the human crow singers too ;) xoxox ♥

  • Alison Pearce

    Alison Pearce

    Fabulous!!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much sis, love ya ;) xoxox ♥

  • Kartoon

    Kartoon

    oh my… there were three blue crows starring at me through my windows this morning!!! hehe! redboy, get ready for me! wedding it is!!! hahahaha!!!
    i love this image Tammy! amazing capture!!!... beijos… andrea (aka redgirl… hehe)

  • tkrosevear replied

    goin’ to the chapel and we’re gonna get married… thanks and good luck redgirl ;) xoxox ♥

  • Jewd

    Jewd

    Interesting myths here tammy, thanks again for sharing your knowledge…I love them, so dark and potent are the crows…like shadow spirits…hugs xo

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Jewd, they are definitely my shadow spirits ;) love ya ♥

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    Awesome capture tk,l have never seen so many together before fabulous !

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Trudi, lucky catch for sure ;) xoxox ♥

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    great info sis !!! great shot

  • tkrosevear replied

    happy you liked sis, thanks ;) xoxox ♥

  • Barry W King

    Barry W King

    great capture and a very interesting read Tammy :)

    xo

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Bear, always havin’ a little fun ;) ♥

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    A most enjoyable read Tammy, thanks. Being familiar with all the negative lore surrounding this bird, I used to wonder whether I should worry at their sightings…but on the contrary, I love to see them around, and enjoy their shiny black coats and sharp attitudes. What an amazing term for a group of them! This was a wonderful piece :))

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Rosie, man verses nature is a pretty consistent theme – works much better for me to cooperate and mutually benefit from nature ;) xoxox ♥

  • Stephanie Exendine

    Stephanie Exen...

    love this its very nice. how are you?

  • tkrosevear replied

    Hi Stephanie, good – just coming back online after being away a bit, hope you are well ;) xoxox ♥

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    I had no idea….....always such a pleasure to view your work and read your wonderful descriptions Tammy; thinking of you Sis! xoxox ♥ JD

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Joyce, you know me, can’t keep my keyboard quiet ;) xoxox ♥

  • Kenton Elliott

    Kenton Elliott

    I love both the image and description…. (which brings the whole thing together)
    Excellent work, Tammy!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Kenton, I do love my critters ;) xoxox ♥

  • Rosej

    Rosej 5 days ago

    Brilliant work – love the black against the beautiful blue sky.

  • tkrosevear replied 5 days ago

    thanks very much Rose, so nice to meet you ;) TK ♥

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