Few wildlife encounters in Ohio feel as unusual as stumbling across a noisy gathering of crows surrounding a single spot on the ground. The scene may unfold beside a suburban street in Columbus, near a cornfield outside Lima, or under a row of trees in a Cleveland park. A dead crow lies below while dozens of living crows perch overhead, watching intently and filling the air with calls that can continue for twenty minutes or longer.
People witnessing the event for the first time often reach the same conclusion.
The birds appear to be holding a funeral…