Yesterday in the early afternoon I saw a RAVEN in our field poking through the long grass looking for a meal. IT reminded me that last Friday I heard a RAVEN call. I looked out towards the lake in hopes of seeing a raven fly-by, which happens occasionally. Our place is about halfway between the gorges of Taughhannock Creek and Trumansburg Creek and ravens seem to like the steep terrain. I saw nothing on the horizon but then realized the bird was only 40 feet from the house in the nearest big tree. Shirley had thrown out some stale bread and the raven was scavenging.
On the west coast, ravens can be pretty bold, but this is the first time I have seen one so close to our house. Within minutes, a Turkey Vulture swooped low over the same tree, and I began to think there was something dead nearby. I have not yet discovered any remains, but such a meal might attract a Raven too. Saw 3 Grackles this a.m. in the same tree. They are the first of the year here. Bill McAneny, Trumansburg -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
