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January 17, 2015 at 4:07 pm #816547
B-squaredParticipantFYI, a Raven just (8:05am) flew over my Seaview home heading southeast. I have seen them infrequently in WS, once in Lincoln Park and once in Fauntleroy Park. Both times i was alerted by local crows. They were making some noise, but nothing like they would had a hawk or eagle been in the neighborhood.
January 17, 2015 at 4:20 pm #820995
anonymeParticipantGood spot, B-squared! I’ve seen it several times as well, in Arbor Heights and in Lincoln Park. Love, love ravens. Wish they’d settle down here in greater numbers! It’s sometimes difficult to differentiate between a raven and a crow, especially a lone specimen from a distance. Once you see them side by side, the contrast is dramatic.
January 17, 2015 at 8:02 pm #820996
zephyrParticipantGreat post, B-squared. I have seen and heard them in Lincoln Park. And yes, the crows get excited when they see one. Yesterday while the sun was out, I first heard one in lower Gatewood midday and looked up to see about three or four crows giving chase. I often see them in the mountains, but it’s great to hear them around here. ~z
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January 18, 2015 at 6:52 am #820997
JayDeeParticipantI’ve heard that the difference between ravens and crows, aside from size, is the number of pinion feathers each possesses. These are the finger-like feathers at the end of the wings. The Raven has 7 pinion feathers on each wing, while a crow only has six on each wing.
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So the difference between a crow and a raven is really a matter of a pinion.
January 18, 2015 at 10:45 am #820998
JeannieParticipantJayDee, I don’t know whether to laugh or groan. Maybe both. Regardless, I love it!
January 18, 2015 at 2:45 pm #820999
KatherineLParticipantCrows have tail feathers the same length. Ravens have longer feathers in the middle. So the ravens’ difference is a tall tail.
January 18, 2015 at 3:40 pm #821000
miwsParticipantGood one, JayDee!
Ever since this was posted yesterday, I’ve been resisting the temptation to make the typical “Nevermore” pun! ;-)
Mike
January 18, 2015 at 6:09 pm #821001
waynsterParticipantOh I had to fine this by Alan Parsons project great tune……lol
http://www.mp3s.pl/mp3/The_Alan_Parsons_Project/The_Raven/11719869
January 18, 2015 at 7:49 pm #821002
anonymeParticipantwaynster, since you started it, I love “Blue” by Lucinda Williams (it’s about a raven – well, it has one in it, anyway).
February 9, 2015 at 2:46 pm #821003
anonymeParticipantFor the raven watchers out there: I’ve seen the raven in the vicinity of Arbor Heights Elementary for the last four days now. I’m thinking there must be a mate – and, hopefully, a nest. How cool that ravens are moving in to the neighborhood!
February 9, 2015 at 3:22 pm #821004
miwsParticipantA friend and I were waiting on the Fauntleroy Dock the other day, when a bird landed on the railing post, just outside the car window on my side.
We weren’t sure if it was a raven (I was leaning toward that, as I think she was), or crow.
Of course, we have both seen crows close up many times, but this bird seemed a little smaller and compact.
And yes, as my friend commented, it was beautiful, as it sat there for several moments… :-)
Mike
February 9, 2015 at 7:48 pm #821005
VanessaParticipanti just want to say how much I am enjoying this thread. It gives me something good to caw about.
February 9, 2015 at 7:59 pm #821006
anonymeParticipantVanessa – good one!
Mike, ravens are much larger than crows and have distinctive beaks. It was probably just a smaller crow that you saw. Around here, ravens don’t usually hang around humans that much, either – the complete opposite of southwestern US ravens, which are fairly urbanized. Ravens are so dang smart, too. When you’re around one, you can definitely feel it’s ‘presence’ – as well as it’s assessment of you and your relative worth.
February 9, 2015 at 9:04 pm #821007
miwsParticipantFebruary 12, 2015 at 5:45 pm #821008
anonymeParticipantAnother sighting this morning. At first I thought the raven was eating, but then it appeared to be gathering nesting material. Hooray!!
February 12, 2015 at 6:45 pm #821009
KatherineLParticipantMike, if you’re interested in the subject, the library has one of Bernd Heinrich’s fascinating (I think) books on his raven research. They also have John Marzluff and Tony Angell’s ‘In the Company of Crows and Ravens.’ Mind blowing. To me, anyway.
February 12, 2015 at 7:20 pm #821010
B-squaredParticipantWow, that’s awesome news! keep us posted!
February 12, 2015 at 8:42 pm #821011
miwsParticipantThanks, Katherine!
On the topic of nesting material; in my last apartment, (2nd floor of 3), I would often see birds, mostly the little chickadees, I think, gathering nesting material this time of year, and resting on my outer window ledge. If nothing else, I could see remnants of their materials on the ledge.
I think there was a nest on the roof of the building, at least for a time, and I’d even see nesting material falling in front of the window.
Mike
June 17, 2020 at 3:57 pm #981036
frankanthonywParticipantHi All, it’s about 3:55pm June 17. Been watching the crows harass this juvenile ravern for the past 3 hours. He’s sitting here in my back yard pretty tired. Tried with a neighbor to get him to go into the back of his truck so we could drive him to Lincoln Park but he was too smart for that. Anyone know what can be done to get him back to his tribe? Been sitting here next to me for the last hour as the crows won’t attack. Feel bad for him.
June 17, 2020 at 4:00 pm #981037
frankanthonywParticipantOops… This thread is five years old. Sorry
June 22, 2020 at 4:59 pm #981418
TrileighParticipantFrankanthony, I’m glad you revived this thread. How did your juvenile raven do? They seem to have pretty good flight skills at this point, so I hope he took off to return to Lincoln Park.
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