Crows are extremely intelligent birds that can be befriended. They’re exceptionally smart, maybe as smart as a seven year-old human child. They seem to have rituals and something like a culture. But most importantly of all, crows can recognize human faces.

We have several crows that visit our backyard. For the past couple of years, they have had a nest down near the stream at the edge of our property line. Although I don't try to approach them (nor feed them), a murder of crows routinely see me out in my backyard. Although our relationship isn't true friendship (because I've made no overtures to them), it is one of mutual acceptance.

Crows also will warn if a hawk is in the vicinity. I find this very helpful.