American Crow (Northwestern)

Local History - American Crow (formerly Northwestern Crow)

(photo by C.E.Furbish)

Many Skagway residents have noted the increase over the past decades in our summer and winter populations of American Crows (Northwestern). The number of crows that are here during the summer has greatly increased in the past few years. The winter numbers have only mildly increased.

If you have any memories or observations you would like to add to this record, please send your comments to: sbc@aptalaska.net

2021 - 2024 updates

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General comments

1) Do you remember a time when NW Crows were not seen, or rarely seen in Skagway, Dyea, etc.?

2) Do you remember about what year you started noticing them, and about when they became very common?

3) Have you noted that the birds you typically see in your backyard, or in places that you frequently visit, have changed since the crows have become common?

4) Have you witnessed the crows harassing or driving away other birds (eg. robins, ravens, eagles... )?

5) Have you noticed many injured (one legged, dragging wing, etc) or dead crows in your area this year, or in previous years?

General comments

1) Do you remember a time when NW Crows were not seen, or rarely seen in Skagway, Dyea, etc.?

2) Do you remember about what year you started noticing them, and about when they became very common?

3) Have you noted that the birds you typically see in your backyard, or in places that you frequently visit, have changed since the crows have become common?

4) Have you witnessed the crows harassing or driving away other birds (eg. robins, ravens, eagles... )?

5) Have you noticed many injured (one legged, dragging wing, etc) or dead crows in your area this year, or in previous years?

2007 - Crow with deformed beak (photo by D. Corrington

2009 - Crow with deformed beak, acting crazy (photo by C.E.Furbish)

2012 - Crow with swollen, rotting leg (photo by C.E.Furbish)

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