Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Raven Roll

Raven barrel-roll. Yes, the bird seems to upside down for a moment of sky bliss.
Lots of good views of the distinctive wedge-shaped tail of the Common Raven with this bird flying around me. This is the best way to distinguish this species from American and Fish Crows.

Sunday is fund day.

2 responses to “Raven Roll”

  1. Good tail shape ID’s possible here. Love the barrel roll.

  2. Charles McAlexander

    Great shots! Very instructive. I can almost hear the low death-rattle vocalizations.

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