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Published: 2018-03-26 08:17:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 342; Favourites: 82; Downloads: 0
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Description See that injured raven in the background? Well I have an interesting story to share about it.

I noticed one afternoon that there was a lot of movement in the back yard and upon investigating I found a LOT of ravens. They were all crouding around a smaller juvenile one which appeared to have an injured wing. Often they would come to give food but I found it odd that there were around 9 of these birds in total caring for it. Ravens only have 2 parents right? Well turns out our yard was Currawong territory so they weren't necessarily parenting the injured bird, they were protecting it.

I watched them from afar for a good hour. I didn't want to interfere with nature so I left them be.

This carried on for a while until I didn't see the ravens or the young injured one anymore. We moved out not long after as well. However upon returning to the area and driving down our old street a good 6 months later I saw a raven. One with a slightly off wing. It could fly but not all that well.That certainly made me smile. Ravens are intelligent and caring birds I have to say.
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Okavanga [2018-04-12 08:26:12 +0000 UTC]

Had to look up "currawong", Rachel. I now know that they can predate nests and drive away other birds. They look a bit like corvids, but in fact are another species. Interesting behaviour by the ravens - looking after their own. Ravens are thought to be highly intellegent, but I didn't know about this social side.

Looks like we are both into corvids at the moment - check out my jackdaw shot!



David

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Feytoh In reply to Okavanga [2018-05-08 05:24:04 +0000 UTC]

Currawongs are quite interesting birds I have to say, Their call is very unique too. They live in a massive flock near my mothers place, there's at least 50 of them that come and go and it's quite a spectacle every time they all take off.
I wasn't aware of how they interacted socially prior to this either. For all we know this could have been a one off event. Amazing to watch nonetheless

Indeed we are! I absolutely love Jackadaws too, many thanks for sharing your shot, it's magnificent!

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Okavanga In reply to Feytoh [2018-05-12 15:49:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you kindly, Rachael. Some more birdie shots from my recent week in East Anglia to be posted soon.

David

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