Album Raven

[chandlerwest]

Nice. Did you ever see them?

I saw it initially thru the beating of its wings as it flew by me. But by the time I got the video going it had just become one with the canyon.

 

[Scott Chandler]

I'd like to say I've had ravens join me in watching the sunset before. Their actual purpose? Who knows. But they sure do look like they're watching the view.

 

[chandlerwest]

Not the greatest shot, but it took me along time to find, so I am still sharing it. This was the Raven I shared a sunrise with at the Grand Canyon

 

[IntrepidXJ]

I'd like to say I've had ravens join me in watching the sunset before. Their actual purpose? Who knows.

Probably enjoying the last warm light of the day before things cool off at night

 

[IntrepidXJ]

This is from Sunday just above The Wave...


The Raven by Randy Langstraat, on Flickr

http://adventr.co/2018/01/coyote-buttes-north/

 

[Reef&Ruins]

I assume you have read this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061136050/?tag=backcountrypo-20
If not, I recommend it highly.

 

[Artemus]

I assume you have read this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061136050/?tag=backcountrypo-20
If not, I recommend it highly.

Thanks Ruins!
Berndt is one of my heroes and one of the world's premier raven researchers - especially with regards to behaviour. He is a zoology professor emeritus and a very precise researcher. He assumes nothing rigorously tests theories or other's conclusions with rigorous scientific methods. Hypothesis, experimentation and testing and extensive observation.

If you liked that book I really highly recommend Ravens in Winter as well. And his life story, The Snoring BIrd is also extraordinary and I highly recommend it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/006074216X/?tag=backcountrypo-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0679732365/?tag=backcountrypo-20

- He was recruited by Doug Smith, the scientist responsible for reintroducing the wolf to Yellowstone to co-investigate the commonly held belief that ravens guide wolves to carrion and prey.
- He at one time held the long distance running record for 24 hours - 156 miles around a track, at his college. This was in 1983 before the sport of ultra-running was even conceptualized.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernd_Heinrich

A fascinating man and animal behaviourist specializing in ravens.

 

[Artemus]

Happy Couple
- at my work place some time before the raven rescue... (not composited but possibly a little foreshortened)

 

[Scott Chandler]

This was in February 2013 near Head of Sinbad in the San Rafael Swell. There were dozens of 'em filling the sky, and it was pretty wondrous watching them.

I totally saw something like this just the other day outside of Grand Junction!!! Creepy.

 

[tennistime99]

No photo, just a short story.

Back in the early 90's I worked at a bare root tree nursery. We planted about a 100 foot bed of walnuts and during lunch watched the crows dig them up and fly off with them, making a sizeable dent in our efforts.

Later that week we went and purchased some white fabric to cover the crop and suspended it with a wire frame down the length. The crows chewed us out from the trees the entire time, watching our every move.

A few days later, during lunch, we watched as the crows flew into the adjoining woods, bringing back rocks. They then proceeded to drop them on one concentrated section of fabric, sagging it down to the ground. Once grounded they pecked their way through and enjoyed a 100 foot buffet.

We ended up just pulling the fabric up, planting 2 or 3 times the number of walnuts we would normally and hoping for the best.

Crows: 1 - Humans: 0

 

[Jackson]

In case anyone had forgotten about or not read it, I'll just leave this one here. The ravens didn't need to use much of their intellect to outwit us. We practically handed them our food.

 

[tennistime99]

In case anyone had forgotten about or not read it, I'll just leave this one here. The ravens didn't need to use much of their intellect to outwit us. We practically handed them our food.

Great story. Don't you love the moment of realization that it's YOUR stuff that's been pilfered?

 

[Artemus]

No photo, just a short story.

Back in the early 90's I worked at a bare root tree nursery. We planted about a 100 foot bed of walnuts and during lunch watched the crows dig them up and fly off with them, making a sizeable dent in our efforts.

Later that week we went and purchased some white fabric to cover the crop and suspended it with a wire frame down the length. The crows chewed us out from the trees the entire time, watching our every move.

A few days later, during lunch, we watched as the crows flew into the adjoining woods, bringing back rocks. They then proceeded to drop them on one concentrated section of fabric, sagging it down to the ground. Once grounded they pecked their way through and enjoyed a 100 foot buffet.

We ended up just pulling the fabric up, planting 2 or 3 times the number of walnuts we would normally and hoping for the best.

Crows: 1 - Humans: 0

Did you yield any walnuts?

 

[tennistime99]

Did you yield any walnuts?

Super slow growers, I think it takes around 3 years to get 4-6 inches tall. I was gone from the job before they were showing.

 

[xjblue]

Jackson's story reminds me of hiking a loop from camp at Devil's Kitchen up Elephant Canyon to Druid Arch, and around through Chessler and the Joint trail and back via Devils Lane, upon approaching camp I remember seeing our site looking a little bit trashy. After a thorough clean up, that was the last time my brother left an accessible garbage bag in the bed of his pick up unattended.

Hole In The Rock trail lookout

These two had a lively conversation at one of the Natural Bridges overlooks.

An aerobatics team near Dead Horse Point

Hang out at Phantom Ranch

Bright Angel trail over watch

 

[o2bav8]

Had fun taking a photo of this guy... very vocal and sassy

 

[Reef&Ruins]

At Chaco Canyon about 1 month ago (It's an iPhone 4S snap so it's not the best):

 

[IntrepidXJ]

This one kept an eye on me after a snowstorm blew through the area.


Raven In A Tree by Randy Langstraat, on Flickr

http://adventr.co/2018/02/the-island-in-the-sky/

 

[IntrepidXJ]

The ravens at CP1 strike again! They got our Cheesecake Bites!

http://adventr.co/2018/03/chesler-park-elephant-canyon/


The Feast by Randy Langstraat, on Flickr


Raven Food by Randy Langstraat, on Flickr

 

[Jackson]

The ravens at CP1 strike again! They got our Cheesecake Bites!

http://adventr.co/2018/03/chesler-park-elephant-canyon/


The Feast by Randy Langstraat, on Flickr


Raven Food by Randy Langstraat, on Flickr

Oh my! Those birds sure are quick. Probably some of the best fed in the park.