Local Raven

ravens are very intelligent birds. we have one in our local wildlife park that talks......he has picked up a few naughty words, : )

The bird is obviously under the influence of some magical nature. Lucky you to be to snap this lovely picture.

Great pic GT.

Imposing but handsome birds:0))

always remind me of spooky films GT, lol, lovely birds though, great shot :o))

Great shot, your conversation must have been interesting, he looks rivited LOL

Fantastic shot. He might look raggety but he has a lovely sheen on his feathers.

Thank you all. I have been waiting for a chance to get a good close shot of one of these. Here, they are everywhere. Easily the most common next to the chickadee. This is the common raven, about 18 inches tall. They can be a bit spooky, but yes, very smart. If you live near a spot they nest in summer, you'll never have a nights rest, without darkness they talk all night. This was something strange, just stared at us, mesmerized. The new warmth and sun has us all acting strange....lol.

Caw !
- Friendly critter.

These are more than friendly Gurth, they'll steal your grocery right out of your bag in front of the market. :-) Thank you.

Great ...intelligent birds Gt...love this pic !

Thanks Bonkers! Finally had one stay put.....lol

They are smart, a bit of a menace here in such numbers, but definately smart. :-)

Pretty much like our rooks and crows ...live next door to a rookery Gt...my are they opportunists ! Strangely though they do not bother the little birds.....quite fond of them ....

They do enjoy other birds, it seems. They get a bad rap here always, droves in the grocery store lots and waste stations. But I do like having them around.

I think I'd be quite frightenend to have one of these at such close quarters GT. Too many Hitchcock films perhaps !!!

That film was definately terrifying, but here there are so many, you just have to get past it. They are inescapeable, but very nice.

great pic GT...i can never catch ours...

Thanks Sandra. These are big and bold, but I had never had one sit and pose for me.

ill keep trying to catch ours....we only have one pair..but they are so great to watch...

Full of character aren't they? :-)

Trying to tell you where it wanted a lift to no doubt. Lol

LOL! Sure was joining the party. :-) He kept eyeing something in the car through the window too. That might be what brought it in the first place.

Perhaps he fancied his reflection.

LOL, that could easily be it too. :-)

Much bigger than I imagined, dont see many here....great shot.

This is the common raven by name, but it is one of the largest. Probably 16 inches.

Big.....a witches cat!!!

:-) Very much so. :-)

aww he is friendly and cute!

They are definitely friendly. The ever present fowl of the area. Can be big noisy and messy but I enjoy having them around. Big grand things. TY.