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.”

Ravens

Common Raven in the foreground with Fish Crows in the background.

The “Romane nose” of the Raven’s bill is visible even from a distance.

These great wedged or diamond-shaped tails also distinguish these from our two crow species. Sure, Ravens are as large as Red-tailed Hawks, but size can be hard to judge.

Pair is being seen around the nest site these days.

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