Crow in Arches National Park. Sunday Morning Photograph.

People flock to Arches National Park in Utah to see the geological formations that have been sculpted by wind, rain, and other natural forces over the centuries — but a crow in Arches National Park strangely caught my attention.

Crow in Arches National Park. Sunday Morning Photograph.

The crow was just perched on a fence post staring at me in a weird way — as if to say, “Hey…you. Yeah — you. C’mere.”

This bird then seemingly struck a pose when I moved closer to it.

Undaunted, the crow then slowly turned its head with each click of my camera…

…and then the black bird stared at me again…

…and then the head of the crow started turning in the opposite direction…

…until I was able to photograph the other profile of this fowl ham.

The head of the crow then quickly turned back, with an expression that seemed to emulate “So…how was that?!?”

Final Boarding Call

That likely rates as my most bizarre encounter with a crow. I winged the photography modeling session; but it was over. I then went on to enjoy Arches National Park.

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Last updated:March 21, 2026

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Rappahannock River in Virginia. Sunday Morning Photograph.

The purpose of the weekly series of Sunday Morning Photograph articles is to feature photographs from my travels around the world which you can view while enjoying your morning coffee.

Please click here for a complete list of the Sunday Morning Photograph series of articles at The Gate With Brian Cohen, which include photographs taken of nature and sights of interest in many countries and territories around the world which are listed below.

All photographs ©2020 by Brian Cohen.