Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • NPR

    Crow Murders In Idaho Are Nothing To Squawk About: Human Scarecrows Try To Divert Bird Invasion

    The Crow Management Task Force in Nampa, Idaho, uses drones, lasers and even a live hawk to scare the birds away. For the past three winters, crows have descended on the town, creating a public health hazard.
    by Samantha Raphelson Jan 26, 2019 2 minutes

    Every winter for the past three years, almost 10,000 migratory crows have descended upon Nampa, Idaho, dotting the skyline in black and squawking away.

    By day the birds scavenge for food in farmland that surrounds Nampa. By night they flock to the city to roost — — on power lines and in grocery

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from NPR

    NPR3 min readCrime & Violence
    Justice Thomas Decries 'Nastiness' And 'Lies' Against Him
    The Supreme Court justice told attendees at a judicial conference that he and his wife have faced "nastiness" and "lies" over the last several years and decried Washington as a "hideous place."
    NPR4 min read
    Senate Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill, Sending Legislation To The House
    The Senate passed a bill designed to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.
    NPR5 min read
    Why Writing By Hand Beats Typing For Thinking And Learning
    Researchers are learning that handwriting engages the brain in ways typing can't match, raising questions about the costs of ditching this age-old practice, especially for kids.

    Related Books & Audiobooks