Common Raven

[Eric Gofreed]

 

[JimFox]

You are amazing Eric, you can even make a Raven look good!

 

[Bob Denton]

This is very nice

 

[Ben Egbert]

Wow, a raven is one of the most difficult birds to shoot because of the solid black, You got this one nailed.

 

[AlanLichty]

Nice shot of a very familiar critter.

What is your basis for the ID of Raven vs. Crow? Both are common up here in the NW although we see a lot more crows than ravens in the more urban areas just because of their social behaviors.

 

[Eric Gofreed]

Wow, a raven is one of the most difficult birds to shoot because of the solid black, You got this one nailed.

Thanks, Ben

 

[Eric Gofreed]

Nice shot of a very familiar critter.

What is your basis for the ID of Raven vs. Crow? Both are common up here in the NW although we see a lot more crows than ravens in the more urban areas just because of their social behaviors.

Well, Alan, I was unsure based on his call as it didn't sound like a crow (cawing sound) or a raven (lower croaking sound). I saw 30 or more ravens in flight based on the wedge-tail and no crows. Crows tail feathers are similar in size and give a rounded shape to the tail in flight. Ravens have a longer stouter bill and ruff neck feathers. Crows have a smooth neck

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Well, Alan, I was unsure based on his call as it didn't sound like a crow (cawing sound) or a raven (lower croaking sound). I saw 30 or more ravens in flight based on the wedge-tail and no crows. Crows tail feathers are similar in size and give a rounded shape to the tail in flight. Ravens have a longer stouter bill and ruff neck feathers. Crows have a smooth neck

And there you have it. I can't tell you how much I have learned from Eric in just a few years.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Wow, a raven is one of the most difficult birds to shoot because of the solid black, You got this one nailed.

You hit the nail on the head, Ben. These are very hard to photograph well. An overcast sky helps a lot.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Outstanding, Eric.