# Blacky the Crow — Green Meadow Stories character guide > Blacky the Crow in Green Meadow Stories by Thornton W. Burgess. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Blacky, Blacky the Crow, Sharp Eyes Mischief, So Blacky, Brother Blacky, Finally Blacky **First appearance:** 0091-xxiv-blacky-tries-to-get-help ## Snapshot Sharp-eyed crow whose hoarse caws carry every secret across the Green Meadows, feared for mischief but never caught in it. ## Who they are 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. ## Relationships ### [Reddy Fox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/reddy_fox) _rivalry_ Blacky the Crow and Reddy Fox are frequent antagonists, competing for food and territory. ### [Old Man Coyote](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/old_man_coyote) _rivalry_ Blacky the Crow and Old Man Coyote are competitors, often clashing over food and territory. ### [Reddy Fox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/reddy_fox) _rivalry_ Blacky the Crow and Reddy Fox are frequent antagonists, competing for food and territory. ### [Reddy Fox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/reddy_fox) _rivalry_ Blacky the Crow and Reddy Fox are frequent antagonists, competing for food and territory. ### [Old Man Coyote](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/old_man_coyote) _rivalry_ Blacky the Crow and Old Man Coyote are competitors, often clashing over food and territory. ### [Old Man Coyote](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/old_man_coyote) _rivalry_ Blacky the Crow and Old Man Coyote are competitors, often clashing over food and territory. ## In the story ### [XXXI: Blacky the Crow Has Sharp Eyes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxxi-blacky-the-crow-has-sharp-eyes) Uses his sharp eyes to spy on the Old Briar-patch and discovers Peter Rabbit's family, then spreads the news. ### [Peter Rabbit's Nursery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxxii-peter-rabbit-s-nursery) Spread the news of Peter's family. ### [Bowser the Hound](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/bowser-the-hound) Appears to help Bowser by providing guidance or information. ### [VI: The Surprise of Blacky the Crow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/vi-the-surprise-of-blacky-the-crow) Blacky is traveling in search of food and discovers Bowser the Hound in a sugar camp house. ### [VII: Blacky the Crow Takes Pity on Bowser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/vii-blacky-the-crow-takes-pity-on-bowser) Takes pity on Bowser and decides to help him despite his usual mischievous nature. ### [How Blacky the Crow Helped Bowser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/viii-how-blacky-the-crow-helped-bowser) Blacky takes pity on Bowser and decides to help him find food, using his knowledge of the area to guide the hound toward a farmhouse. ### [Where Was Bowser the Hound?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xix-where-was-bowser-the-hound) The other who knows Bowser's location; he discovered Bowser in trouble and helped him, but keeps the secret. ### [Where Bowser Was](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xx-where-bowser-was) Led Bowser to the old road and left him, reasoning that Bowser must follow it or starve. ### [Bowser Becomes a Prisoner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxi-bowser-becomes-a-prisoner) Blacky the Crow passes overhead, and his cawing intensifies Bowser's longing for home. ### [Bowser's Great Voice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxiii-bowser-s-great-voice) Observes Bowser's distress and decides to seek Old Man Coyote's help. ### [Blacky Tries to Get Help](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxiv-blacky-tries-to-get-help) Blacky tries to enlist Old Man Coyote's help to lead Bowser the Hound home, showing his crafty and strategic nature. ### [XXV: Blacky Calls on Reddy Fox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxv-blacky-calls-on-reddy-fox) Blacky wastes no time after speaking with Old Man Coyote and flies to find Reddy Fox, using flattery to approach him. ### [Red Wits and Black Wits](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxvi-red-wits-and-black-wits) Tries to flatter and manipulate Reddy Fox into helping him, but Reddy sees through his scheme. ### [The Artfulness of Blacky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxvii-the-artfulness-of-blacky) Demonstrates artfulness by deceiving Reddy Fox to help Bowser the Hound. ### [Reddy Fox Dreams of Chickens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxviii-reddy-fox-dreams-of-chickens) Blacky is seen flying away after telling Reddy about the fat hens, leaving Reddy to wonder about the farm's location. ### [Reddy Tries to Arouse Blacky's Pity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxix-reddy-tries-to-arouse-blacky-s-pity) Sees through Reddy's act and feigns sympathy, hoping to manipulate Reddy into traveling to the farm where Bowser the Hound is. ### [Blacky the Crow Is All Pity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxx-blacky-the-crow-is-all-pity) Feigns pity for Reddy Fox, secretly mocking him while offering to lead him to fat hens. ### [Blacky Is Much Pleased with Himself](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxxi-blacky-is-much-pleased-with-himself) Flies toward the farm, caws encouragement to Reddy, and is pleased with his plan to help Bowser return home. ### [XXXII: Blacky Waits for Reddy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxxii-blacky-waits-for-reddy) Waits for Reddy in a pine tree, watches him with amusement, and reveals the presence of the hens. ### [XXXIII: Reddy Watches the Fat Hens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxxiii-reddy-watches-the-fat-hens) Blacky the Crow guides Reddy to the farmyard and observes his actions, though Reddy does not acknowledge him. ### [Patience and Impatience](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxxiv-patience-and-impatience) Blacky the Crow sits impatiently in a tall tree, watching Reddy and wishing he would act quickly. ### [Things Happen All at Once](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xxxv-things-happen-all-at-once) Blacky is the black spot in the tall tree; he flies to the barn roof and screams 'Fox! Fox!' to alert the farmer. ### [What Blacky the Crow Saw](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xli-what-blacky-the-crow-saw) Blacky orchestrates the chase and watches Reddy hide the hen, feeling clever and pleased with his plan. ### [All Is Well That Ends Well](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xlii-all-is-well-that-ends-well) Returns to the Green Forest, content after his successful trick on Reddy, and reflects that all is well that ends well. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters/blacky_the_crow - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/characters