It was a lovely, mild day again, blue skies and sun. Not a lot of activity in the garden despite that. However, I noticed a number of crows breaking of twigs and flying away with them, getting ready for nest building. It seems to be a communal affair (I say with more than a hint of anthropomorphism!). This crow was doing all the work but was being encouraged by at least 5 others who flew near or sat above, and called constantly. This one would break off various twigs, hold them up, then release them. Finally, this one, clutched in her right foot, seemed to meet the criteria and was proudly borne aloft and carried to somewhere on the other side of the canal!