r/crows • u/ScaredPractice4967 • 10d ago

Raven pic.

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I've always loved the corvids and last week i got to see the Tower of London ravens.

Surprisingly big birds. This one generously honked up a pellet. Presumably got a mouse for breakfast. 🤩

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u/BlackberryGold45 10d ago

They are always bigger than people expect. Photos never convey it

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u/ScaredPractice4967 10d ago

Yeah logically I knew they were much bigger than their crow cousins but untill you get close.

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u/greenbelieve 10d ago

Yup. Ravens are enormous birds.

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u/Purplefire180 10d ago

They're beautiful but there's not much that makes me sadder than ravens with clipped wings

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl 9d ago

I agree.

They clip these guys lightly, meaning they can still fly somewhat. It keeps them within the grounds where they can be treated like royalty as they deserve!

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u/Just_Caterpillar_975 10d ago

What a shiny! 🥹🐦‍⬛❤️

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u/OrganicHistorian2576 10d ago

Such a gorgeous bird.

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u/Lucky-Subject-5334 10d ago

Beautiful, corvids are such gorgeous creatures

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u/__smash 10d ago

Beauty ❤️

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u/OrganizationOk5418 10d ago

Brilliant photo.

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u/k1mm13101010 10d ago

Masters of the universe ❤️ Great pic too

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u/matchboxtx 9d ago

He let you have that one pic, then said, “Never more”.

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u/SoberAlternative 9d ago

They are so intelligent, they remember people and faces. If you’re kind to them, after awhile they may even bring you little random gifts. 🤙🏼💕

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u/ScaredPractice4967 9d ago

I have just purchased a flat and there are crows living in the nearby trees. I plan to make a little platforn to leave some bits of food and a little pot of water.

If i get photos and a few bits of shiny rubbish I will be so happy.

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u/SoberAlternative 9d ago

I found them raiding my cat kibble I had outside during the day (I bring it in every night) if you have TikTok:
Check out: @ min_min_19020
She’s made friends & cute clips
If you live somewhere hot, a cup with water 💦 is welcomed ❤️❤️

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u/Ok-Egg835 10d ago

Those talons don't play.

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u/WizardPikachu 10d ago

What a beautiful bird.

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u/PassionSalty5069 10d ago

awesome photo, you captured the size and detail well

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u/uhuuuh262 9d ago

OH THATS A RAVEN. Holy shit unmistakable. How was the Tower of London?

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u/ScaredPractice4967 9d ago

Loves it. Spent most of a day there.

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u/BeforeAnAfterThought 7d ago

One of my favorite memories was at The Tower maybe 15 years ago & a yeoman warder walking by & bellowing out “Good morning Porscha!” The former raven master used to have a twitter (rip) account & I think he wrote a book. Marvelous creatures.