Jun 1, 2016 | Birds, Corvids
For more information look at this review by Mark Schwan Information on their sounds that ravens make can be found by looking at this website Courtesy of Macaulay Library © Cornell Lab of...
Dec 22, 2015 | Birds, Corvids
The most often encountered bird in Juneau is the Common Raven. You can usually see it anywhere — the streets of downtown Juneau, in the alpine, along the beaches, along streams and rivers, in the forest — they own and control Juneau. Take a look at...
Oct 15, 2015 | Birds, Corvids
You can learn about magpies from this article by National Geographic http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birding/black-billed-magpie/ And from the National Park Service http://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/nature/black-billed-magpie.htm This one is from the Cornell...
Oct 1, 2015 | Corvids, Salmon
The Northwestern Crow actually helps prepare salmon carcasses for insects by providing an area in which they can lay their eggs. Insects, such as blow flies, can now enter the eye socket. Eventually their larvae, called maggots, can begin the process of eating the...
Jun 8, 2015 | Birds, Corvids
Over the years I have done several experiments regarding the intelligence of crows and ravens to obtain food from containers. In all instances the ravens did better than the crows. This video is one illustration. I think all corvids are among the most intelligent and...
Nov 19, 2014 | Birds, Corvids
This is another example of the value of coho salmon carcasses becoming available as winter approaches. It would be interesting to do some research as to why ravens initially appear to be afraid of their food. The interactions between the two ravens is also...