May 9, 2022 · I'm surprised that the crow could kill an animal as large as a gopher! did you see it happen?

Gophers are often killed by predators when they come above ground, such as owls, hawks, or foxes. Many animals dig gophers out of their tunnels to eat them, such as badgers, dogs, and skunks. Some predators, like snakes and weasels, can enter a gopher’s tunnels and eat the gopher in its own home.

Aug 13, 2012 · It isn’t just shorebird conservationists that dislike Fish Crows, I’ve heard people call them disgusting, annoying and a nuisance. The Fish Crow above did not eat the young Gopher Tortoise. After this image was taken the Fish Crow let the it drop to the soft sand below the sign and flew off perhaps to find something easier to eat.

A crow and gopher in an epic battle to the death. Camera- Adam Newacheck.

May 29, 2012 · The regulations say nothing about agricultural fields for crows, and it only lists two examples of acts of depredation in the regulations for magpies. If you are concerned about the agricultural aspect of depredation causing you problems, plant a raspberry plant, blueberry bush, or other "crop" nearby.

Mar 1, 2023 · I observed one crow drop a shell in traffic on an active road, which may have been an intentional act to facilitate breaking open the shell, but I only saw one bird doing this and can only speculate about intentions.

Aug 18, 2023 · My little ambassador crow boy at the wildlife rescue gets mouse prey regularly for his daily protein! Yes! They are carrion eaters, as others have posted. There was a dead rabbit in the road, in front of our house the other morning. Just a few feet from the crow feeder.

4 days ago · Learn proven methods how to get rid of gophers from your lawn and garden. This complete guide covers natural repellents, exclusion, trapping, and more!

Oct 20, 2021 · This article covers 8 ways to gopher-proof your garden to protect plants and keep gopher damage to a minimum, including deterrents, exclusion techniques, gopher resistant plants, and traps. We’ll also talk about 3 common gopher control methods that …

Nov 18, 2024 · Your scarecrow might ward off the crows and blackbirds, but it can’t scare underground carrot thieves. Gophers will stop at nothing to get your vegetables and build a tunnel fortress beneath your lawn. Luckily, our handy guide can help you get rid of …