Drive through almost any part of Ohio, and you’ll probably notice the same curious sight. A row of crows sits quietly on power lines above a country road, outside a shopping center, or along the edge of an open farm field. Sometimes there are only a handful of birds. Other times, dozens seem perfectly spaced across several wires, watching the world below before suddenly taking off together.
Most people barely give it a second thought.
Others wonder why the birds always seem to choose power lines instead of nearby trees. Some assume they’re simply resting, while others joke that they’re holding a meeting…