The eagle has landed

The eagle has landed. (Keri Coles/Oak Bay News)

Much to the chagrin of a murder of crows

Keri Coles
Jun. 12, 2018 10:45 a.m.
Community

People in Oak Bay Village were treated to a show this morning (June 12) as an eagle swooped in and perched on one of the Garry oaks on the lawn of the municipal hall – much to the chagrin of a murder of crows.

The eagle has landed. (Keri Coles/Oak Bay News)

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