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There are two possibilities:
- A crows nest can be the nest of a species of bird called a crow. These are big twiggy nests built in the tops of trees and as crows like to nest together, clusters of nests form which are called a "rookery". Rookeries are very noisy in the breeding season.
- The term "crow's nest" is also the name given the to platform at the top of the main mast of a ship. In the early designs it was simply a barrel or a basket lashed to the tallest mast. Later it became a specially designed platform with protective railing.
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What is a nest of crows?
crows build nests in places where they feel safe from possible predators, e.g up in a high tree or in a hedge. :) The term 'crow's nest' is also used when referring to the fixed lookout point at the top of the mast of a sailing vessel.
Where did this phrase come from stone the crows?
Type your answer here... In sailing ship days of old, To stop the lookout falling asleep high up in the crow's nest, stones were thrown up to hit the crows nest to keep the lookout awake and therefore watchful. As supply of stones carried onboard ship for this reason, and replensished at each landfall ?
Do crows nest or roost?
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How long do baby crows stay in the nest?
Crows mature and grow rather fast. In about 4 weeks they are mature enough to leave the nest.
Which bird lays its egg in crows nest?
A Crow???
Where is the crows nest on club peinguin?
the crows nest is on rockhoppers ship in the middle
What do they call the person in the crows nest on a ship?
lookout
What is look out post on ship called?
A crows nest.
Why was the waring from the crows nest too late for titanic?
Because an officer on the ship answered the call from the crows nest too late
In Club Penguin where is the Crow's Nest?
the crows nest is in rockhoppers ship hpoe it helped
What was the crows nest on a Tudor ship used for?
A crow's nest was used to spot other ships, to spot trouble, to spot land. Since it is high and above the deck a sailor could see for miles around.
What is a nest of crows?
crows build nests in places where they feel safe from possible predators, e.g up in a high tree or in a hedge. :) The term 'crow's nest' is also used when referring to the fixed lookout point at the top of the mast of a sailing vessel.
What is the area of Shire of Crows Nest?
The area of Shire of Crows Nest is 1,629.9 square kilometers.
When was Crows Nest National Park created?
Crows Nest National Park was created in 1992.
How do you go to the crows nest on Club Penguin?
wait until rockhopper comes, get on his ship, then click on the pole the upwards facing arrow on it.
Who was in the crows nest as the titanic sturck the iceburg?
Frederick Fleet and Reginald Lee were in the crows-nest at the moment of impact.
What is the area of Crows Nest National Park?
The area of Crows Nest National Park is 10.2 square kilometers.
