I just saw something remarkable (and sad, although natural) outside my office window here in Richmond. I looked out my window when I heard an incredible squeaking/chirping -- the clear sound of birds in distress. A crow flew by with what appeared to be a baby bird in its mouth. A whole crowd of smaller birds of various species was flying alongside and behind the crow in a complete panic, including at least one robin but a number of other smaller birds as well. The robin seemed most distressed and the baby bird was on the largish side, but I have no way of knowing what species it was. I didn't have binoculars on the birds -- it all happened pretty fast -- but the crow did double back, other birds still in hot pursuit, so I was able to confirm what I saw with some confidence. This is the first time I have ever actually witnessed predatory behavior by a crow on another bird, although I know it happens. Shows why the Red-Winged Blackbirds go so bezerk when crows venture nearby. Miriam Lawrence Monkton