An exclusive interview with a crow from Victoria Park!
BRIGHTON AREA — If you have ever been close to Victoria Park near dusk, you have seen them: hundreds of crows coming to roost in the trees near the beautiful Charlottetown waterfront, only to disperse at early morning light.
The crows of Victoria Park have been a feature of this area of Charlottetown for hundreds of years. Folk tales tell of these birds bringing terrible events, such as illness, death, and snowstorms.
The Islander has obtained an exclusive interview with one of these crows who have finally decided to share their secrets!
In an undisclosed location, a crow who will be referred to only as CROW, agreed to answer all questions asked.
This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.
The Islander: Thank you for this meeting. Is there any reason that you and hundreds of your friends roost [at Victoria Park] every night? Is it ritual, black magic, or habit? Is there any advantage to doing this?
CROW: Caw! Caw caw. Caw!
A thirty second pause, where CROW flaps its wings.
CROW: CAW CAW! Caw. Caw-caw-caw. Caw. Caw CAW! Caw? Caw. Caw.
And there you have it — the truth about the Brighton crows!
The Islander 