The more open space and sightlines they have the more comfortable they are. However, that's not always available, so raised places help and don't put the food under anything. Think of it in terms of being able to make an easy get away if a threat shows up.
You would think a raised feeding table would be good. Away from the squirrels. Many posters do this but our crows have no interest.
Our crows like the driveway. If it's hot, they prefer the food in the shade. If it's cold they seem to prefer the food in the sun.
The more open space and sightlines they have the more comfortable they are. However, that's not always available, so raised places help and don't put the food under anything. Think of it in terms of being able to make an easy get away if a threat shows up.
Benches maybe
You would think a raised feeding table would be good. Away from the squirrels. Many posters do this but our crows have no interest. Our crows like the driveway. If it's hot, they prefer the food in the shade. If it's cold they seem to prefer the food in the sun.