Yes, Fish crows can be very far from water. There is a flock of 40+- that can be found at the Wal-Mart shopping center just outside of Charles Town, Jefferson County, WV. They are several miles from the Shennandoah river. It appears that they are attracted by dumpsters that service fast food restaurants. There is also a behavioral difference that should be noted. American crow lower their head and pump/rock while calling. I have never observed Fish crows engaging in this behavior while calling. Has anyone actually seen Fish crows doing this posturing while calling? Conversely, has anyone seen American crows calling while sitting up right? Thanks in advance, Wil Hershberger WHershbe@afrs.ars.usda.gov