The book, while very scientific in areas, is easy to understand as the author takes complex functions of the brain and presents them in such a way that they don't seem so complicated. The author also does a wonderful job of combining both scientific studies with very fun personal and anecdotal observations to provide a very well-rounded view of corvids.
One of the best parts of the book to me was the section on gifts that crows have left for people. The most fascinating story in this this section was about a couple that had saved a crow that was hanging by its feet that were stuck in the slots of a wooden fence. Several months later, what is assumed to be the same crow, showed back up at the couple's home as left gifts such as dead mice and sticks in the exact location where they had saved this bird's life. It's difficult to believe that a bird would do this, but there are several other equally amazing examples in the book!
Gifts of the Crow
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I got to meet John at the Golden Eagle Audubon Society banquet in Boise. He did a fantastic presentation. Amazing stuff!
I would love to see him present sometime! Animal behavior is facinating to me!
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