Chris Wilson Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I have a pair of ravens living in a tree nearby. They are relatively unusual, even in the sticks here, I have never seen one outside the Tower of London or a book before. Charlie, a 70 plus year old countryman living opposite, reckons many country folk can go their whole lives without encountering them. Big *uggers they are! Sound like a puppy barking, and are pretty timid. I believe in captivity, though, they can become very tame and maybe they can be taught to speak, like a jacksaw can. I'd post some pics but never have a camera handy when they are in the garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 only time i seen ravens is on side of road picking at remains of something that got splatted. Your right though, massive arent they! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I have a pair of ravens living in a tree nearby. They are relatively unusual, even in the sticks here, I have never seen one outside the Tower of London or a book before. Charlie, a 70 plus year old countryman living opposite, reckons many country folk can go their whole lives without encountering them. Big *uggers they are! Sound like a puppy barking, and are pretty timid. I believe in captivity, though, they can become very tame and maybe they can be taught to speak, like a jacksaw can. I'd post some pics but never have a camera handy when they are in the garden. buggered if i know chris but will bring my car round next weekend if thats ok for my bpu as got to work this one, soz for the hyjack too:innocent: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 We sort of live in the sticks and saw a pair of Ravens once. Huge **ckers aren't they? Not a scary as the owl we saw. I'd never seen a wild one before. It was on the telphone pole outside our place and as we approcahed it swooped off low over the village green. Nature huh! It's all slithery things and owls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 We have them around here. I've even seen them chasing herrons, magpies and buzzards. Massive birds. BTW: Its said, that if the Ravens leave the Tower of London the end of the world is near. More random London Raven facts: http://www.historic-uk.com/DestinationsUK/TowerRavens.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I don't know much about Ravens, but when I was growing up in my folks place in north Gloucestershire (proper countryside!), we always had Ravens nesting locally. They are bloody huge - must be 4ft wingspan - but are very friendly once they get to know you. My sister used to be able to hand feed them. They sound a bit different to most birds, kind of a 'croak' sound. One thing I miss since moving out of the countryside is the birds and other wildlife, here in Reading we only get sparrows, manky pigeons and the odd rat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 19, 2006 Author Share Posted January 19, 2006 buggered if i know chris but will bring my car round next weekend if thats ok for my bpu as got to work this one, soz for the hyjack too:innocent: I have a car booked in then, can you ring me tomorrow, or when convenient, I'll have to work something out! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrzs Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I live in the sticks aswell Chris but not to far far from a big town well city really, I've seen a few of these ravens around and your right they are big buggers. They also fly off as soon as they see you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 buggered if i know chris but will bring my car round next weekend if thats ok I dunno why but I found that really funny Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Meat eaters. If they're lurking...what are they after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Ravens are, as Chris pointed out, pretty rare in most parts of the country. The big black crows you see at the roadside are more likely to be Carrion crows. They're big and live off dead stuff. (As the name suggests) It's nigh on impossible to tell the difference at a distance. Difficult enough close up come to think of it! I've seen ravens on the North Antrim coast in N. Ireland a long time ago. Don't think I've seen any since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Anyone know much about Ravens? I do ! Edit: Sorry I thought you said "ravers" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Not a clue Given that Ravens have such an ominous reputation I was interested so did a little search May be of some help. http://www.adfg.state.ak.us/pubs/notebook/bird/raven.php http://birding.about.com/library/weekly/aa101899.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I dunno why but I found that really funny Gaz. it must be the gaz thing weird sence of humour lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Nevermore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 it must be the gaz thing weird sence of humour lol Something like that Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Speaking of Owls... look at what this one does when it's scared! http://www.blennus.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=906&Itemid= (Banners possibly NSFW) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 i've seen them in the mountains in western scotland. they are bigger than buzzards, massive birds. very inteligent, mate for life. never heard of anyone keeping them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black cat Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 they shit on my car when its parked next to house:swear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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