Actually, I’m on acreage, zoned ‘agriculture’ so I don’t have neighbors that close. We target practice in the back fields so I could likely get by with shooting a crow(s). I won’t because it is currently illegal.
Unfortunately for me, we have some “attractants” in addition to the garden: 3 old grape vines that have green grapes they’re eating, 5 redbuds with seed ‘pods’ hanging that they’re into, blue cedar ‘berries’, and something on 2 small holly trees that they’re eating. They also like the shade of a large elm that is nearby. The garden is ‘dessert’ and easy pickings ... or at least it was until I got out the netting.
No air or BB gun .... I’ll check with a relative & see if they have one. Once the fence goes up, they’ll be kept out of the garden so I won’t have to worry. I’ve been after them all week & now if they just see a slight movement at the door, they’re off to the woods. I’d love to know what they’re saying ‘cause when they see me, they definitely have something to say ... probably couldn’t repeated on a family site. :-)
Yes , crows do get quite "chatty" when disturbed .
I don't need to understand what they say, just as long as they go away.
Yes, your location seems to provide all that the crows want: a rookery, shade, breakfast, lunch, and desert.
You have my sympathies !