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Blacky the Crow

Sharp-eyed crow whose hoarse caws carry every secret across the Green Meadows, feared for mischief but never caught in it.

supporting

Also known as Blacky, Blacky the Crow, Sharp Eyes Mischief, So Blacky, Brother Blacky, Finally Blacky

First appearance: Blacky Tries to Get Help

As a supporting figure in Green Meadow Stories, Blacky the Crow is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Uses his sharp eyes to spy on the Old Briar-patch and discovers Peter Rabbit's family, then spreads the news.
In the storyXXXI: Blacky the Crow Has Sharp EyesOpen this moment free

Blacky patrols the Green Forest and Green Meadows with the sharpest eyes around, and nothing escapes him when he is about. Folks expect the worst of him, so his good deeds go unseen while his tricks earn him a coat-black reputation he wears without a care. When he spots Peter Rabbit's secret in the Old Briar-patch, one gleeful caw spreads the news to every friend and enemy on the Meadows.

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27 connections

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MBMistah BuzzardQTQuacker the Wi…DMDanny Meadow M…RFReddy FoxOMOld Man CoyoteBTBlacky the Crow

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Character groups

  • Main animal characters
  • Soaring bird observers
  • Cautious aerial hunters
  • Supporting meadow residents

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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