Is it common for crows to stalk people?

A few days ago, two crows in a tree in my front yard started swooping down towards me, following me and squawking. I can't even leave the house without them going after me. I have tried to get rid of them by throwing rocks into the tree (which probably makes them more mad) but they keep going after me. One of them has even followed me up to a half-mile on foot. Is this normal?

Is it common for crows to stalk people?
Yes





They are EXTREMELY territorial.





Call a "critter control" company. They can help you get rid of them.
Reply:they're birds; they probably nested and think of u as being in their territory. the solution: a cat or spikes in the tree, new york style! ;) just kidding on the spikes. or just find their nest and move it (tho thats disturbing nature, which u should only do as a very last resort!). maybe call animal control and ask them about it! maybe try swatting at them with a broom. if all else fails, get a nice big hat.
Reply:They obviously have a nest with eggs/chicks the tree. They are extremely territorial, especially at this time of year. Once the chicks have fledged they shouldn't bother you as much, if at all. Throwing rocks at them will only make them think you are an even larger threat than you would normally appear. These birds are very intelligent.





I take my macaw and cockatoo for walks. They have harnesses and ride on my shoulders. But there is one street that has a flock of ravens (or big crows) and they will scream and follow us the entire length of the street and around the corner. They like to do fly overs, but have never dive bombed us. They just make a lot ruckus and try to look fierce. But they never harm us.
Reply:They probably have a nest in the area.


They won't hurt you. Just ignore them and the young ones will be gone in a month or two.
Reply:They probably have a nest in the area. Do not harrass them (stop throwing rocks at them), and try to find other routes to take. The babies will fledge soon, and things will get back to normal.





btw - if you are in the US, harming one of these birds or disturbing its nest is a criminal offense.
Reply:Please ignore them. They mean you no harm, they will stop eventually.
Reply:Sounds like an episode of Alfred Hitchcocks "The birds!"





The crows probably have a nest with young ones up there in the tree. Some birds get over-defensive of their young or the eggs. Throwing rocks won't help, you'll probably just aggrivate them more.





I'm not sure what the incubation period is for crow eggs, but once the eggs hatch and after a few weeks of growth they should leave you alone. If not, call animal control to come take care of the problem.
Reply:Yes, I deliver newspapers on my street and sometimes one or three crows follow me and squawk at me. It is always after garbage day. They think I am going to take some choice goodies away from them. Crows quite often tear into the garbage in my town.