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Rhys M
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personal acct. 32, PNW, they/he gremlin [en/es/nl]
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garfield & linkin park stan. corvid enjoyer.
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The big guy came down today! He waited for me to go inside after setting out the treats.

I'm having a lot of visitors so I may need to switch up the buffet. Probably gonna start getting some in shell peanuts in the big bag.
November 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Just the regulars this morning. Wasn't sure I'd get them tbh

Since they hang out a bit longer I can make out more nuances on the male (right) of this couple.

I also appreciate that you can tell he's holding onto treats by his neck buldging a little bit.
November 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The blur is gonna drive me crazy but plz enjoy my cat "cuddling" with me.

He leaves enough room for Christ or something.
November 17, 2025 at 3:23 AM
This guy is new he's a bit bigger than the usual couple and he's pretty hesitant since he sees me at the window taking photos.
November 16, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Oh just late friends today. I believe this is the regular lady who comes to visit. The male came just before her but he was too quick for me to get a photo.
November 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Just put food out for the crows. No one has popped out yet. I think because I set out food last night and this morning around 7 am I got some loud calls from the balcony and I went out there and picking up goodies

Maybe the call was a thank you?

Photo is older, from last month (before lens break)
November 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Completely missed posting this gem from yesterday

The male usually doesn't come down if I'm outside. He hangs back until I go back inside. He's definitely cautious of me but big strides in our building trust that I'm not a big scary monster. I'm just a friend with food.
November 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Camera still blurry and gross sowrry

Busy busy busy

Still need to put words on them before they find their nests
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Happy friends!

The smaller lady usually comes down to visit me but the male actually came down to nab some treats today. They're my usual visitors.

Just the two today but I could hear them chattering with the other locals.
November 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
November 15, 2025 at 10:37 AM
I felt a bit guilty this morning because it's pretty nasty outside and I had 3 crows waiting.

I did put out some almonds and then suddenly I had at least 7 fly up and get some food!

Some def new visitors. One big male who was molting and the rain made him look wild!
November 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Things feel heavy and thick.

I'm so grateful for him.

His soft purr. His gentle presence next to me.
November 13, 2025 at 8:33 AM
I fall in love with this city over and over and over again.

These lights punched through the shadows, reflecting off the black glassy water. It never gets old.

When depression was bad when I was a teenager I would just go on these long night walks.
November 13, 2025 at 7:11 AM
These were from a couple years ago. In a fairly light polluted area as well.
November 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Got some long exposures on this blurry ass camera of some stratus and stratocumulus but no Northern Lights

We do get a lot of light pollution but I was able to catch stuff a couple years back.
November 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Don't think I caught anything but pretty night nonetheless
November 12, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Test print for a lino stamp. Trying to see what texture I needed to carve away. The texture on the beak is intentional. I love the way this looks.

No fancy equipment. I drew a design on a post it note transfered it back and forth with a soft B pencil and the back of a wooden spoon.
November 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Only small updates today.

I didn't see them when I first went out to get treats. I set out new water - it's been pretty windy lately so water helps hold the treats and weighs down the bowl plus nice fresh water for them. As I set it out I heard the caws and saw my 2 regular visitors.
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Omg as I was writing the precious post I noticed one perch up and let me stand by the window without flitting off. I think she was looking at me or my shadow not sure what all she can see from the glare off the window.

But for curiosity, I went back outside and see how close she'd let me be.
November 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
My cat is very curious about the birds. No conflicts yet. And I never let him outside while the treats are out.

He gets his treat first and I talk to him about how the birds are friends, they're just getting food.
November 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Big wins with the crows this morning. I was getting up kinda slow this morning and I heard some calls that sounded like they were right outside my window and sure enough they were perched at the balcony.

They were expecting some food and getting my attention.

Sorry for the camera quality again 🥲
November 8, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Brain worm today. In the Wake of Determination from Story of the Year.

One of my friends gave me this CD in middle school to borrow and I accidentally kept it. I'll have to see if I still have it.

I think I know a couple of their other popular songs. I just put this on and I remember every word!
November 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I got to talk to them through the screen!! The one closer to lens in the first photo caw'ed after I said hi. A third one was swooping in the area and they didn't clash or anything but I asked them if they were being greedy.

I took the first photo through the screen so it didn't come out very good.
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Volume up for happy crow sounds. I'm so delighted!! I could almost cry.

I want to post some of the other pics but I don't wanna doxx myself.
November 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Happy crows this morning!

One perched up on the balcony before I had treats out. Talked to them a little, apologized for not being ready lol. Got some treats out and this pair was happy.

I stood out there with them but they weren't eager to rest on the ledge. Only long enough to scoop treats
November 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM