Why Are There Crows In My Yard All Of A Sudden?

You wake up hoping to have a nice quiet morning on your porch. When you open your door, a surprise awaits. 

You can’t believe you’re asking yourself, “why are there crows in my yard all of a sudden?” The easy answer is food.

Fun fact: A group of crows is called a “murder.”

Why Are There Crows In My Yard All Of A Sudden?

The main reason why there are crows in your yard all of a sudden might be that your trash bin has been left open, or some food spilled out.

Crows are not complicated birds. They live to survive. In urban areas, their primary source of food is garbage or compost. 

Since crows live almost anywhere, it’s unsurprising that they would end up at a house like yours.

Crows like to nest in quiet places, but they don’t mind the noise and bustle of the city or suburban neighborhoods. 

When they are not sleeping, they will likely stay close to places that seem to have food and no people around. Hence, the early morning murder at your doorstep.

What Will Crows Do in My Yard?

The first thing crows will do is eat as much as they can before they have to leave. They may leave naturally, or you can take steps to remove them from your property.

Crows are creatures of habit, which means they are predictable. They roost near the area where they frequent. 

Crows are social creatures, which also means that they usually have a family of murder of crows nearby.

When you find crows in your yard, they will leave as soon as they finish their food. If they don’t leave immediately, they will perch somewhere nearby and wait for the next chance to get food when humans are not around.

Crows may also leave a mess if they poop in your yard. Other than that, crows can take food from your vegetable gardens, your open windows, and pet bowls left outside.

Will Crows Fly Into My House?

At night, crows may end up trying to fly in through the window because they’re attracted to the light. While there have been reports of crows flying through windows, it’s a rare occurrence. 

They do this because they see it as an opportunity to grab any food they see not knowing that there is a barrier between them. 

If a crow gets in your house, do not engage. Close the doors in the area where the crow flew in and call animal control. 

While one crow may not cause fatalities, any injuries should be avoided. Birds carry various diseases and viruses that may be harmful with a single scratch or peck.

How Do I Get Rid of The Crows?

When a murder of crows comes together, it can be difficult to scatter them. The reason is the murder of crows is usually made up of one family. Their instinct is to stay together because they find safety in numbers.

So, should I scare crows away?

Absolutely not. When crows are provoked, they are capable of attacking humans. One crow may fly away, but a murder of crows will fight back. 

Instead of trying to scare them away by screaming and shooing, here are some better and safer ideas:

Use bird-repelling electronics

There are some products believed to be effective in repelling birds using sound. This product is a good option if you want a humane way to deter crows from your backyard.

Check the reviews and make sure that they are effective before buying. If you’re not sure, find one with a return policy.

Try lasers

Some people found success in removing crows from their yards by pointing lasers or mirrors at the birds. 

The light in the laser can be disruptive to their keen eyes. It may work to remove them from the premises if used properly. Ensure that you do not point the laser at anyone else.

Release your pets – safely

Bring out your pets on a leash, and they can help you scare the crows away. Your dogs may bark, and your cats may hiss. If this doesn’t work, bring them back inside. At least you tried.

Loud noises

All you need is a large speaker and a playlist on YouTube. There are many random recordings of loud noises online. Here’s one example:

Use these to scare away the crows. Don’t forget to warn your neighbors so that they won’t complain. I’m sure they would also like to get rid of these crows.

What To Do After The Crows Leave?

Now that you did all you can to make the crows go away, it’s time to set up preventive measures. No one wants to go through that horror show again.

Cover your trash bins

Use trash bins that have seals or clasps to secure the contents. Do not overfill the trash bins to prevent spillage. 

Follow the schedule of garbage collection so that the trash does not accumulate in your yard.

Clean up any food scraps in your yard

After the crows are gone, they probably left a huge mess. It’s part of the process, so get to cleaning because they may come back for seconds. 

Scan the entire yard for any food scraps or wrappers that may attract the murder again. Clean them up and seal them in the bins.

Ask your neighbors to do the same

Even if you clean your yard, there is a risk the crows may come back and find other compost and trash bins to forage.

If possible, inform your neighbors of what happened and politely ask them to do what you did so that the crows won’t come back.

Cover your vegetable garden with a sturdy protector

Crows can be vigilant and if your vegetable garden is not protected well enough, they can just come back for your produce. 

There are garden covers in the market that are weighted down and use durable mesh materials to prevent crows or other animals from breaking through.

Call animal control

Regardless if you were successful or not in removing the crows from your yard, it is best that you call animal control so they can remove the crows safely and humanely.

Do not try to fight the crows

This is the most important advice you should follow. As we mentioned, crows have been known to attack humans. 

It is best to stay indoors until animal control arrives or when the other methods we mentioned have driven the crows away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do crows come to my window?

Crows are attracted to light sources, so they may perch at your window at night. If they don’t bother you, let them be and call animal control to take care of them.

What does it mean when a crow clicks at you?

Crows are not clicking at you. They make clicking sounds to call mates or interact with fellow crows. 

What happens when a crow chases you?

A crow only chases you if it sees you as a threat. Make loud noises to deter them from chasing you. As long as you don’t get close to it, you will not be harmed. Go indoors immediately to avoid any further encounters.

Conclusion

Just remember to keep crows away by removing traces of food in your yard and keeping your windows closed when they are around. 

Don’t try to manage a murder of crows on your own. Ask for help from animal control and wait it out. 

Crows are not necessarily a threat, but they can be a nuisance. Let us know which method worked best for you to drive the crows away from your yard.