Andy is a sports reporter at The Irish News. His particular areas of expertise are Gaelic Football and professional boxing ...

East Albury's 'man of the moment' Alex Hinkley admits he misjudged the flight of the ball before landing the catch of his ...

Some scientists even believe crows have regional dialects, meaning the ones in Dublin might sound slightly different from ...

Spread the loveCrows are notably thought to be one of the most intelligent creatures in the animal kingdom. Scientists have ...

The gentle silence of the season when snow is on the ground is somehow extraordinary; the chirping of wintering birds is so ...

The ubiquitous raven croak can carry for more than a mile. It is throaty and rasping, unlike the American crow’s shrill caw.

An inky-black raven soaring over a landscape white with snow. Though similar in appearance to the American crow, the common ...

An inky-black raven soaring over a landscape white with snow. Though similar in appearance to the American crow, the common ...

The ubiquitous raven croak can carry for more than a mile. It is throaty and rasping, unlike the American crow’s shrill caw.

Crows have a bit of a mixed reputation, and while they're admired for their intelligence, they're also often seen as creepy, particularly if it appears that they are watching us. Their all-black ...

Crow sitting on barbed wire. Image by MennoSchaefer via Depositphotos. Beyond their distinctive ‘caw,’ crows exhibit a rich repertoire of communication styles. These include vocal mimicry and distinct ...