We got a bit of snow a few days ago. I was about to go inside my apartment when I heard the distinct call of of a Raven! I knew there was a good chance it was either Robbie or Rita?
When Ravens call It’s called “croaking”. So I croaked back wondering If I would get a response?
Sure enough I heard some croaking just north of me in the adjacent forest! Then a few minutes later both Robbie and Rita flew over! They saw me and perched on a near by tree!
I took a chunk of bread and tossed it on the garage roof. There was about 4 inches of snow so both of them were up to their tummies in snow! Robbie came over first but was suspicious of me standing there (with my camera of course),so he flew back to the tree.(chicken)
Rita on the other hand flew right in no problem and grabbed the prize and flew off,…..with Robbie in tow!
This shot was taken when she had just landed. I want to put a word bubble coming from her.
The person who thinks up the most creative or funny thought will get a full file size of my fine feathered friend Rita!
Tofino Photography 
“Ooooh, it’s wet. Good thing I wore my second- best feathers today.”
you were the first out of the gate Robbie!
Rita, “I will never pass up any food because I am a foodie. More, more, more!”
good one Hazel!
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“Make sure you get my good side, Wayne!”
she wasn’t as shy as Robbie.
Everyone keeps talking about corvid 19. How rude! His name is Colby.
creative Lynette!
‘”What are you staring at! It’s not my fault that Santa dropped me in the chimney as a child.”
good one Hans!
“I’m ready for my close-up, Mr. Barnes!”
She is a bit of a diva!
How lovely. They know you.
part of the joy I get taking pictures Sherry is the interaction!
Wot, no silver platter?
good one Chris!
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“Would you please toast the bread slightly on both sides?”
They are fussy! They won’t touch sourdough and prefer sweet treats!
“Well, it’s about time! What’s a girl gotta do to get some decent food around here?”
It really does seem like that sometimes Liz!
:D
When I was a kid, there was this crow called Joe that someone had tamed. He’d show up in the neighborhood from time to time.
Good old Joe! I bet he milked the neighbourhood! Everybody needs a Joe.
Thanks for the memory Doug!
That he did! it seems he talked or something like that.
A talking Crow? Now that would be an oddity Doug. Maybe If it was brought up as someones pet It would have learned a few words.
There was something about a split tongue. This memory goes back to the early 1950s, so details are a bit fuzzy.
I found this Doug.
http://world-bird-sanctuary.blogspot.com/2014/11/talking-birds-fact-vs-fiction.html#:~:text=There%20is%20a%20popular%20myth,it's%20just%20that%20%E2%80%93%20a%20myth.&text=They%20do%20have%20beaks%20and,a%20bird%20to%20produce%20sound.
I think that split tongue thing is a myth.
That confirms my memory of Joe saying words and the splitting of the tongue business. I wonder how that started?
one word……superstition.
Interesting. I’d never guess that.
Fab shot, Wayne, and such intelligent birds. “Why yes, I know I’m smart, was there any doubt?”
Good one Terri and yes they know they are smart!
I’m posing!!!
“Yesterday’s bread?! I don’t think so…”
You have no idea how right you are Adam! Both of them prefer sweet treats with cinnies being their favourite!
Robbie turns his beak up to Sourdough bread! He lets the Gulls grab it.
The shot is so good, at first I didn’t think it was real!
Thank you Jennie! I think what your seeing is the effect of the snow reflecting the light on her underside! Makes it look unnatural.
You are underestimating your photography skill, Wayne!
“Who’s been ravin’ about the snow? Wayne, find out if Amazon carries boots for birdies, okay?”
Two crows walk into a bar and start ‘raven’ about the free food in Tofino their ‘cousin’ told them about!
good one! Humour works for me!
Cracking shot, Wayne. Or should I say “Croaking” shot!
Snow!! … oh bugger! Where did the bit of bread land?