The Sleeping World: Grooming Rituals with a Crow

Wind down by escaping into nature. Part soundscape and part bedtime story, The Sleeping World is an intimate journey through ecologies around the world. Crows have long been the subject of folklore, likely because they’re strikingly similar to humans, leading lives rich in personality, intelligence, and relationships. In this episode, we fly the streets of Seattle with a crow as she grooms her mate, delivers what appears to be a gift, and finally commutes miles away from her territory to gather and chat with thousands of other crows before it’s time to roost for the night. This is the world in its natural state, defined by seasons, routines, and cycles. By the time this crow is ready to perch on a branch, puff her feathers to create a downy insulation, and flutter her eyes closed, you’ll be ready to close yours too. Produced by Audible and Mumble Media Written by Dr. Kaeli Swift Narrated by Cynthia Kimola Executive Producers for Mumble Media: Cara Ehlenfeldt and Jake Young Executive Pr