This bird, seemingly common and obvious, always surprises me with its intelligence. Of course, we measure everything by our own standards, but bird intelligence goes far beyond ours - it is similar to human intelligence, but different.

There are many primitive instincts and unconditioned reflexes in these birds. When they are getting to the food, they look around just before eating it or placing the seed in their beak, and right after they have it, they look around again, watching for danger.

The phenomenon is their simultaneous take-off into flight. This does not only apply to jackdaws but also to other birds. They are able to take off simultaneously for a collective flight in the blink of an eye. I have never managed to spot the instigator of such a situation.

These incredibly intelligent birds surprise me every day. I haven't yet figured out how to feed them by hand, but I'm getting close. They sit on a bench near me and wait for a treat.

They are not pushy, they are patient and polite. They calmly watch my movements, attentively observing the whole surroundings.