Ravens don’t
live where I live so when I travel to forested places at higher elevations
I
watch for the great birds.
They are jet
black from their knife shaped beak all the way to their toes.
They are larger than crows and have a thick neck
and shaggy throat feathers.
Heavy skirt
feathers come in handy for keeping feet warm in cold weather.
Ravens have a
reputation for being among the smartest of all birds. They have been known to solve complicated
problems and are often seen flying straight down highways looking for roadkill.
Soaking up some thin
sunlight in icy weather
Studies done in Yellowstone Park
Raven
researcher, Bernd Heinrich established that ravens and wolves are close
associates. His data showed that ravens
were found near wolf packs up to 99.7 percent of the time in winter at Yellowstone National Park
It is very
possible that ravens and wolves are hunting partners who share the spoils.
I like to watch
as they communicate
and search the area from their positions on favorite
perches.
Then, with a low
croak, they stretch across the sky in easy, flowing wingbeats,
the long,
“fingers” at their wing tips sweeping the air.
Maybe The Ravens
are considered the underdog but I’m still cheering for them to soar into
victory.
12 comments:
Well the underdogs beat the Patriots...bring on the 49ers!
Loving every one of the photos. Ravens can be intimidating when you are little- but, of course, they are so smart that they do not annoy little people so much...just going about their business looking for dinner. I think that they are very fancy! Shined , polished , and sharp!
misplaced- NOT the little people looking for dinner- the Ravens...
Go Ravens! We'll be cheering for them too...since the pathetic Eagles had a horrible season, we might as well stay "local"! :)
your photos always blow me away....
they talk. Been in many woods that when they are there, you know it - surreal talking...
As always--LOVE YOUR PHOTOS!!
Birds of mystery....spirit birds.
We have lots and lots of ravens patrolling the national park. I never considered what else they may eat, but they do a fine job with the road kill.
Loved this, Leenie! You are so much fun.
I liked these pictures very much. I just think ravens are a bit misunderstood in culture.
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Great shots! I happen to like crows and ravens! They're intelligent and stately looking.
I love all of them !
They are so beautiful.
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