Crows

Summary

The text describes an aerial dispute among crows, observed by the author, which appears to be a complex family conflict.

Abstract

The author witnesses an intense mid-air argument between two pairs of crows, which evokes a sense of cartoonish drama and raises questions about the nature of the conflict. The pursuit seems to reflect a deep family issue, possibly involving parental discipline or internal family dynamics. The crows' vocalizations in flight convey a palpable sense of anger, suggesting a serious confrontation. The scene prompts the author to reflect on the importance of occasionally looking up to witness such remarkable events in nature.

Opinions

The author perceives the crows' behavior as a caricature of human arguments, requiring no words to interpret the conflict.
The chase involves a coordinated effort by two crows against another pair, indicating a united front in the dispute.
The author speculates about the cause of the conflict, humorously considering various domestic scenarios that might lead to such a pursuit.
The subtext of the crows' actions suggests a severe reprimand, with the pursuing crows seemingly intent on confrontation.
Crow vocalizations during the chase are described as distinct and unmistakable, especially when charged with emotion.
The author expresses a whimsical desire to be a silent observer, akin to a "fly on the wing," to better understand the crows' altercation.
The narrative concludes with a reminder to remain attentive to the spectacles of nature that occur around us.

An In-Flight Argument

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Black, airborne wings two in flight two in hot pursuit A crow argument

Why do I get the feeling that all is not well in this crow family?

Cartoonish, was the next thing that came to mind. The way a good cartoonist would caricature an argument between people, using crows as his medium. No words needed.

For this was not only one crow chasing another — they’re a dime a dozen and can be any conflict, any disagreement or jealousy or rivalry. No, this was definitely two crows in hot, and joint pursuit of two other crows who, like their pursuit, flew as a team of two.

Which went question begging.

Mother and daughter chasing father and uncle (or son) out of the nest? What could they possibly have done? Or mother and father chasing the two profligate sons out of the house for, what? wasting food? trashing the place? chasing girl crows? refusing to crow-sit their younger siblings?

Wait until I get my claws on you (or beak into you), was the definite sub-text here. The pursuit was in deadly earnest and so was the flight (in both meanings of that word).

It’s one of those sights/events that you’ll miss if you don’t look out and up on occasion. Though I think this one was hard to miss (unless you’re driving, of course) for the pursuit were also screaming, loudly in Crow, and Crow, though I don’t speak it very well, is unmistakably distinct, especially when infused with anger — as in this case.

Ah, to be a fly on the wing of one of those crows.

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An In-Flight Argument

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