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Title: Dead Crows in Texas
Post by: Spotted Bull on August 19, 2020, 09:15:57 PM

 

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) found over 200 dead crows on Highway 281 this past week, and there was concern that they may have died from the Coronavirus.

A veterinary epidemiologist examined the remains of all the crows, and, to everyone's relief, confirmed the problem was NOT Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The cause of death was actually from vehicular impacts. However, during analysis it was noted that varying colors of paints appeared on the bird's beaks and claws. By analyzing these paint residues it was found that 98% of the crows had been killed by impact with trucks, while only 2% were killed by cars.

TxDOT then hired an Ornithological Behaviorist to determine if there was a cause for the disproportionate percentages of truck kills versus car kills.

The Ornithological Behaviorist quickly concluded that when crows eat road kill, they always have a look-out crow to warn of danger.

They discovered that while all the lookout crows could shout "Cah","Cah" not a single one could shout "Truck"!!!


 

Title: Re: Dead Crows in Texas
Post by: SharpStick on August 19, 2020, 09:31:48 PM

 :luff:

Title: Re: Dead Crows in Texas
Post by: Hank in WV on August 19, 2020, 09:51:24 PM

 :Doh!

Title: Re: Dead Crows in Texas
Post by: Nessmuk on August 19, 2020, 10:15:44 PM

I hate crows, now suddenly, I want to learn to drive a Semi.

Title: Re: Dead Crows in Texas
Post by: Uncle Russ on August 19, 2020, 10:56:14 PM

Quote from: Nessmuk on August 19, 2020, 10:15:44 PM

I hate crows, now suddenly, I want to learn to drive a Semi.

Now THAT is funny!   :lol sign  :lol sign

Title: Re: Dead Crows in Texas
Post by: BEAVERMAN on August 20, 2020, 12:47:57 AM

 :luff: :luff: :luff: :luff: :Doh!

Title: Re: Dead Crows in Texas
Post by: Oldetexian on August 20, 2020, 07:04:35 AM

 :lol sign :lol sign :lol sign

Luv it...

Title: Re: Dead Crows in Texas
Post by: Ohio Joe on August 20, 2020, 07:35:57 AM

 :lol sign

Title: Re: Dead Crows in Texas
Post by: Winter Hawk on August 22, 2020, 01:57:43 PM

Quote from: Nessmuk on August 19, 2020, 10:15:44 PM

I hate crows, now suddenly, I want to learn to drive a Semi.

You'd best not come around here then.  My wife loves crows and their intelligence!  :lol sign

Title: Re: Dead Crows in Texas
Post by: Bigsmoke on August 22, 2020, 03:58:33 PM

Crows are bothersome little pests.  Much rather prefer their big brothers, the Raven.  Besides, Edgar Allen Poe did write a poem about the Raven, not the crow, so that makes them even better in my mind.
Crows seem to nest in the state park a couple of blocks east of us.  In the early evening when they are returning to nest, it is quite an event when they all fly over the house.  Well, they seem to be excited about it, anyway, from all the racket they make.

John (Bigsmoke)