Birds such as crows and ravens may have a bad rap thanks to superstitions and negative portrayals in popular culture, but they offer a lot more than fodder for scary stories.

Birds such as crows and ravens may have a bad rap thanks to superstitions and negative portrayals in popular culture, but they offer a lot more than fodder for scary stories.

Extreme cold weather can kill some birds, Gress said. He recalls a die-off of Carolina wrens during a severe cold snap 30 or 40 years ago. But ice cover is more of a problem. "If ice covers too ...

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