YVR releases crow that had been living in its terminal

A random crow that had been living inside a Vancouver International Airport (YVR) terminal for weeks has been caught and released.

The airport authority says this kind of thing happens from time to time.

“Occasionally birds make their way into the airport terminal. We use a variety of methods to catch and remove birds from indoor spaces and bring them safely back outside.”

YVR says it worked with a team of biologists to assess next steps. Eventually, the crow was safely captured and taken back outside.

We take great care with birds at YVR & have a team of biologists to assess & monitor wildlife at our airport. After weeks of happily living in-terminal, our most recent resident crow has officially been safely re-released! Learn about our Wildlife Program:https://t.co/K4Fjb3145V pic.twitter.com/pfQk19CZ88

— YVR (@yvrairport) January 30, 2023

Pictures of the bird have been circulating on social media. Some show it sitting on a totem pole that had been covered in plastic to protect the structure.

The crow was also seen in a waiting area as well as high up peering out a window.

Meanwhile, the bird was the inspiration for a Twitter account that named the animal Moira, a reference to a gag involving Catherine O’Hara’s character on the hit show Schitt’s Creek.

Sittin on the top of the tote, wastin tiiiiiiiiiime…#AirportBirds #keepingwatch #BirdsOfTwitter pic.twitter.com/LEsSAhdZkM

— YVRcrow (@crowYVR) January 12, 2023

“As the largest building in BC, with hundreds of doors and windows, birds can make their way inside the terminal from time to time. The open architecture inside the building allows the birds to find their way to almost any area within the terminal. The birds typically find their way out on their own, however, some opt to stay,” YVR says on its website.

If and when there’s another bird stuck in the airport, staff are asking people not to feed them, adding its wildlife services team provides food.