Saturday, April 23, 2016

BIRD D'POT, NATURE NOTES, WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY

Another one from the archives.  I remember this crow, raven perhaps?  He was watching us very intently as we stopped at one of the many sites during our trip of the Southwest.

















Linking with the following, with thanks to Anni, Michelle and Stewart for hosting these fun memes.

 Anni at Bird D'Pot
Michelle at Nature Notes
Stewart at Wild Bird Wednesday
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36 comments:

  1. TomApril 23, 2016 at 5:15 PM

    evil eyes

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  2. LindaApril 23, 2016 at 6:34 PM

    Your photos always bring me such joy, Denise. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  3. A Colorful WorldApril 23, 2016 at 7:17 PM

    There were so many of these guys nearby when we were at Mesa Verde last year. Nice shots!

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  4. Country Gal April 23, 2016 at 7:31 PM

    Nice photos . This is a Crow one way you can tell between the two is a Raven has a shorter yet thick beak and no hook at the end like this Crow and Ravens are heavier stockier birds in build . American Crows have a strong, harsh caw and the Common Ravens make a deep, throaty croak.. Just a bit of identifying info for ya ! Thanks for sharing , have a good day !

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  5. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 23, 2016 at 8:23 PM

    We have a lot of huge ravens in this part of FL...they can be spooky! Great photos! Hugs, Diane

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  6. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©April 23, 2016 at 9:55 PM

    He sure gave you a look!
    ~

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  7. Judy BiggerstaffApril 23, 2016 at 10:20 PM

    Good shots of the Raven. Thanks for sharing them.

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  8. CloudiaApril 24, 2016 at 12:48 AM

    That is an excellent series! They live here in N. Calif and are formidable black clad fellows of obvious intelligence. Bodega Bay (Think Hitchcock's 'The Birds') is one county over, and the crows (ravens) could easily be plotting. . . .

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  9. CloudiaApril 24, 2016 at 12:49 AM

    I don't trust them. The geese are not pushovers, but I do not fear them. . .

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  10. UnknownApril 24, 2016 at 2:31 AM

    It's a handsome bird!

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  11. SuzaApril 24, 2016 at 5:01 AM

    very nice. I don`t like ravens normaly, but your portrait isso lovely. The first picture is wonderful, the bird is looking at you.
    Best regards
    susa

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  12. Beatrice P. BoydApril 24, 2016 at 7:07 AM

    My first thought was the Edgar Allen Poe poem about The Raven. These are not my favorite birds followed by starlings, crows and grackles.

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  13. Anni April 24, 2016 at 7:16 AM

    Fabulous images!!! Wow...I don't think I've ever seen one so close in my area. I'm amazed.

    Thanks for stopping by to add your post link to today's I'd Rather B Birdin' linking tool. Much appreciated as always.

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  14. eileeninmdApril 24, 2016 at 8:23 AM

    Hello, Denise! Awesome shots of the Crow! Happy Sunday, enjoy your new week ahead!

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  15. MadSnapperApril 24, 2016 at 9:15 AM

    i did not think you would ever hear me say a crow is cute. but this one is adorable and oh so cute. love the LOOK he gave you and his ruffled messed up feathers... super shots and i love them all

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  16. Phil SladeApril 24, 2016 at 9:33 AM

    Well he (she) definitely only had eyes for you Denise.

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  17. bj April 24, 2016 at 9:43 AM

    Gosh, what great photos...

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  18. Margaret Birding For PleasureApril 24, 2016 at 10:08 AM

    Yes they always look dark and sinister.

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  19. Nancy ChanApril 24, 2016 at 10:19 AM

    This one doesn't look friendly.

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  20. Lowcarb team memberApril 24, 2016 at 10:38 AM

    Definitely watching you !!!
    Great photo's.

    All the best Jan

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  21. Tammie LeeApril 24, 2016 at 11:08 AM

    wonderful images of this bird!

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  22. William KendallApril 24, 2016 at 1:34 PM

    They're very clever birds.

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  23. DebbieApril 24, 2016 at 1:51 PM

    such a big, bad boy!!! awesome captures!!!

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  24. dianeApril 24, 2016 at 2:42 PM

    Scary yet amazing creatures!

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  25. Kay G.April 24, 2016 at 2:52 PM

    I have seen crows here in Georgia and I have seen ravens at the Tower of London. Those ravens are really big!
    We saw some great birds today, baby cardinals in our own yard!

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  26. Titus John WhiteApril 24, 2016 at 3:42 PM

    Hi Denise, the crow most certainly had you spotted, super images, well done.
    Regards John

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  27. Kenneth Cole SchneiderApril 24, 2016 at 5:09 PM

    Ravens can soar like hawks but a cROW ROWs across the sky, flapping incessantly.Crows have rounded tails but ravens have wedge-shaped tails. And, still I have trouble telling them apart. Wait for a CROAK or a CAW -- or is it "Nevermore?"

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  28. LoisApril 24, 2016 at 7:54 PM

    Interesting shots of the crow. We have them here too. The only time I've ever seen what I was positive were ravens was at the Tower of London a couple of years ago. I sat there watching them for at least an hour while my daughter walked around.

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  29. AnonymousApril 24, 2016 at 7:56 PM

    Great captures! I bet your archives are amazing!

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  30. GailApril 24, 2016 at 8:49 PM

    Great shots.

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  31. Aritha V. April 25, 2016 at 5:09 AM

    The last one is so beautiful!
    http://momentsfrozentime.blogspot.nl/

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  32. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 25, 2016 at 12:30 PM

    They are such smart birds -- he was waiting to see if you were going to drop any picnic crumbs.

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  33. BetsyApril 26, 2016 at 2:00 PM

    Crows are comical to me, love to watch them. This one has a cute crew cut.

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  34. Rambling WoodsApril 26, 2016 at 9:54 PM

    Good to see the comment about the difference in the Raven and crow.. Michelle

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  35. AnuApril 27, 2016 at 2:46 AM

    Nice shots of the Raven.

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  36. RohrerbotApril 28, 2016 at 3:56 PM

    Smart and very cool corvids:) They are always plotting:)

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