6 weeks ago a pair of Torresian CrowsTorresian Crows ("also called Australian crow or Papuan crow") began roosting in close proximity to my residence. Their chicks have left the nest and they do not seem to be moving on. I fear that they are preparing for another spawn which is another 5-6 weeks that I will have to endure their unrelenting torment.
Torresian Crows in my region are a protected species and it is illegal to harm them in any form, as such they have become the dominant predator in the region. They do not fear humans in any capacity and when in numbers will assault people.
I am personally assaulted almost on a daily basis and I am unable to change my route past their nest.
Is there a proven method to defending from aerial assault that does not involve directly harming the animal?
So far I have tried the following strategies to no avail:
- Feeding the crows, the crow ate the food I had provided and then swooped at me
- Ignoring the crows, this resulted in the crow gouging at my scalp casting a large gash
- Yelling at the crows, this makes them more angry
- Swinging keys above my head, this stops the crows from swooping but makes them follow me for up to 500m from the nest, swooping whenever i relent
The only strategy that seems to have effect is not commuting in day hours. As it is currently summer, that means that I have to leave before dawn and return after sunset. This is becoming impractical as work is beginning to notice my prolonged hours and is asking me to leave.
