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.

mthew

2 responses to “Raven Roll”

  1. Sherry Felix

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

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  2. Charles McAlexander

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

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