There’s no better way to enjoy some
spectacular views and a chance to observe Northwest wildlife than
to explore some of our many logging roads. And now, thanks to
Geocaching, we find ourselves lured out into the wild much more
often!
The photo you see below (a MAJOR spoiler!)
depicts one of those rare wildlife viewing events!
This discovery is even better than a chance
Sasquatch sighting! While carefully negotiating our steps through a
freshly planted clearcut, we looked up...waaay up, at this behemoth
of a stump!
Sighted: Corvus Homo sapius. A creature having
crow-like characteristics and instincts but human in appearance. A
female, though she isn’t much larger than the Corvus corax or
the Corvus brachyrhynchos. Quite content up in her roost, she
seemed to be more social than others of her species, so I
cautiously approached her. "Excuse me Madam Crow, I have a Geocache
that I would love to put in your beautiful nest. Would you mind
hiding it for me?" A sharp "CAW!" answered me. "What?!" I said. "Of
COURSE it’s not a bomb! How ABSURD! It‘s harmless, I
guarantee!" She looked at me with her beady little eyes and
snortled something in crow. Warily, I handed the cache up to her.
After poking around a bit, she covered it up, cawed loudly and flew
away laughing! Amazing!
Fun Facts: Crows are among the most
intelligent of birds and well known for their ability to detect
trouble. They can distinguish the difference between a hunter with
a gun and a farmer with farming implements. They watch out for each
other and will use their network of "spies" to observe and sound
warnings to other crows in the area. They are excellent at solving
puzzles, have good memories, and employ a diverse and behaviorally
complex range of vocalizations.
And it is rumored, that "Corvus Homo sapius"
can speak fluent Klingon!