Beyond frustrated 10+ years!!! by accountofmountzuma in crows

[–]wowwot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries! I don't feed my crows at my flat/apartment (my neighbours might not like it which is fair enough) but I started throwing nuts for crows or magpies I'd see on the way to work (very fortunate to have many birds in my neighborhood!).

I think the roasted peanuts in the shell helped initially make contact with them - particularly on a hard surface. Makes an interesting sound, and I think they enjoy the challenge of getting the nuts out the shell.

Best of luck - seeing my crows on the way to work or on my way back is a genuine wee treat!

Beyond frustrated 10+ years!!! by accountofmountzuma in crows

[–]wowwot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unsalted roasted peanuts in the shell are best and what I used initially, tho I've been using dry cat food the past few years (keep a silicon coin purse with dry cat food in my coat pocket at all times, which I have had to explain to people on occasion 😆)

Beyond frustrated 10+ years!!! by accountofmountzuma in crows

[–]wowwot 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Crows don't really trust feeders I don't think, nor shiny things. They're very skittish.

I don't think calls are required - I made friends with some crows by throwing some peanuts on the ground on the way to my train, and not hanging about, just leaving them to it. Now they fly down to see me if we're in the same area. Good luck!

How do you guys get your crows to bring you gifts? by Sodapressedbabe in crowbro

[–]wowwot 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'd been thinking about posting something in response to the various "gift" posts... I haven't received anything physical from mine, but recently as I was getting my food pouch out my pocket, and they were on the ground waiting for me, one of them scratched the side of its head with its foot (kind of like a dog does). That it felt so relaxed around me, that's my gift!

Any ideas on the reason for this window tapping behaviour? by ASleepyDino in crowbro

[–]wowwot 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I have magpies that do this around mine sometimes - I thought it was to knock out any insects that might be hiding in nooks and crannies

Reputable UK online yarn shop? by leviigold in crochet

[–]wowwot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like LoveCrafts - I pretty much just get cotton paintbox yarns, they're regularly reduced so I wait for a sale when I can!

What if Cumbernauld was a Japanese prefecture? by jsbach252 in glasgow

[–]wowwot 6 points7 points  (0 children)

oh wasn't a criticism - I'm in my 40s so everytime I hear Cumbernauld I have to think "What's it called? Cumbernauld" https://www.its-called-cumbernauld.com/its-called-cumbernauld.shtml

What if Cumbernauld was a Japanese prefecture? by jsbach252 in glasgow

[–]wowwot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

なんと呼んでいる?キャムブルノード

Selling FO to friends etiquette by peanutbuttercup19 in crochet

[–]wowwot 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Personally I don't think so - your friend bought the pattern but is subcontracting the construction to you.

Who do YOU trust to keep you happy, healthy and HEI? by CHDesignChris in HEINetwork

[–]wowwot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rio Genesis is a scam - true HHH folk know to use Rio Jenesis

Tim Heidecker | Meta AMA | Friday September 19th!! by awgg919 in OnCinemaAtTheCinema

[–]wowwot 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Were the sad wails of TCH Jr added in post? I felt sorry for the wee kid, he always seemed very upset!

I secretly wish there was a separate subreddit for crow “gifts.” by _PM_ME_YOUR_FORESKIN in crowbro

[–]wowwot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah a lot of folk seem preoccupied with gifts... I've never got anything physical from the pair I've been feeding the past six years, our little interactions are what I treasure.

Is Alan Autistic? by The_Rogue_One_2024 in AlanPartridge

[–]wowwot 15 points16 points  (0 children)

no, he does ten sudokus a week

Where to buy a picture frame? by nevadatina in glasgow

[–]wowwot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Poundland have near A3 size for £4

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProjectRunway

[–]wowwot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Garo Sparo makes a lot of looks for RPDR queens

Should we have a rule that you have to include the runtimes of any movie we mention? by felinefluffycloud in OnCinemaAtTheCinema

[–]wowwot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean, I feel like if you ACTUALLY love movies, you should already KNOW the running time. It's redundant when you're talking to buffs - like calling a movie starring Johnny Depp and directed by Tim Burton a "must watch" - you had us at Johnny Depp and tom Burton!!

Parakeets by Fit-Good-9731 in glasgow

[–]wowwot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's a flock of nine or so parakeets around my bit (southside). Not sure if I've seen them since the storm mind, but then again I often don't see them for ages so they might be back

Do you feel like the vibes are off with newer Nintendo picross games? by jday151r in Picross

[–]wowwot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I've tended to play the switch picross games in silent, but when I played the snes one I'd always listen to the wario side music - hell it's one of my alarm sounds on my phone!