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Corvus corax
This was the best raven performance I have ever seen. The updraft must have been perfect at the summit of Mt Thom that day. Dozens of Common Ravens playing, passing sprigs of evergreen from their beak to their feet and back and forth, calling, barrel-rolling, clasping feet together in a downwards spiral - it was wonderful. I didn't want to leave! This was in the middle of the day - a great show while we had our lunch.
Spotted on Aug 29, 2011
Submitted on Aug 31, 2011
10 Comments
Great series ! good idea linking it to your recent spotting birdlady6000 !
I am up on Mt Thom, near Chilliwack, BC and there were many pairs of them playing, passing sprigs of evergreen back and forth between their bill and their claws and passing it to their partners. It was amazing!
Nice shot, how did u get the shot from above them?
Thanks, Ava! They are one of my fave birds:) so intelligent and knowing. I love that they play on the wind.
Nice series.
you are welcome,mine two,i dont have photo equipement neigtheir time to make spottings like your's,great list ,congrats,be proud it's easy to make bird photos like your's
Thanks, Antonio. Some of my most memorable moments are spent watching birds!
beautiful spotting,great cache Birdlady,you are realy a bBirdlady :) congratulations on your awesome mspotting page,thanks for sharing
How perfect! I'm jealous.
I have added a couple more photos of the ravens playing in the air. Such smart birds!