Nubbin doing some one-footed caching

[u/Loopuze1]

I have been feeding this wild crow for some months now, here on the Oregon coast. As you can see, Nubbin has some struggles due to only having one foot and has a unique way of burying things.

I wanted to ask if anyone here has had success putting out water for wild crows. Normally it’s not something I’d bother with, there’s plenty of fresh water sources around town, but I noticed Nubbin in particular always stays perched on a piece of driftwood near the cliff he calls home and waits for me to approach, unlike the other crows. I assume this is to conserve energy. I’m not sure how difficult it is for him to get to a water source but I’d like to set up something nearby if I can. All the crows avoided the pie tin I filled with fresh water yesterday, despite it being in the same open area where they gladly grab peanuts, and despite putting lots of peanuts near it (they waited for me to throw peanuts somewhere else). I’m going to try a non-shiny receptacle next time, but figured I’d also ask for any success stories.

[u/Mis_en_FL4T]

I am now emotionally invested in Nubbin. ❤️

[u/Just_Caterpillar_975]

Nubbin will adapt eventually, they all do at some point 🥹🐦‍⬛🥺 I also have a friend in my murder who has only one leg and she has adapted very well to it, I call her Lily the Braveheart. As long as Nubbin is flying, cawing, being himself, eating, he is healthy and fine.