@@shorkelili if it already dead leaving it on street would be a waste and that can attract animals on the street so then they can also die on the road.
I fed a raven 3 years ago, and now everytime I go into the area that I found the original raven, a bunch of them come up to me and are friendly. I have an army.
The magic of befriending a raven or a family of ravens is they have been recognized as one of the few species of bird that have facial recognition. Meaning these ravens that look for you will pass on how you look to their children, then grandchildren, and so on.
"Few" may not be the best word. Nearly all birds are capable of facial recognition. What makes corvids different is that they actively use this to their advantage. Most other birds will just use it so that they know to be less alert when you are around vs someone else, but corvids see familiar faces being kind as an opportunity to get stuff, and sometimes will encourage you to continue by giving you various gifts ( at least in the case of crows). This can also go the other way, remembering a face that they don't like. Not just corvids, but nearly every bird will use facial recognition to keep a person they don't like away from their territory.
Just because they can recognize human faces does not mean that they will be able to transmit the knowledge of the appearance of a face to their descendants!
Yes, go for it.Touch the danger noodle and be free. Breathe deep and fondle the noodle with glee and have no inhibitions and be orgasmicsized! Go for it, young grasshopper, go!!
+Ray Adnyana Most humans that you find in a park or populated area are used to getting bits of french fry or pizza crusts, so they don't recognize fish and many other dead animals as food.
@@theravendiaries Yeah, they left the skulls on the front doorstep so my mom would step on them first thing in the morning on her way to work delivering mail. They would all be awake waiting for the screams! Cats are sadistic. XD
I think maybe because the place i live in crows and seagulls are closely connected and sometimes tend to be like a family, sometimes. And maybe when you showed them a seagull they thought you killed a relitive of some sort
I followed your instructions and I'm happy to say that I now have a beautiful raven girlfriend and 4 little eggs in our nest right by the highway. Thank you, you've changed my life.
It seems you took the instruction much further than I intended. The title is on how too make friends, not how to find a mate... Best to you and yours though!
I once made friends with an ant. He was walking around the street and almost stamped on it. I threw it a crumb of doritos and now we are best friends we even drink beer together
You are tapping into the raven ability to recognize/memorize individual human faces and giving them positive reinforcement for that recognition. Good work!
You can, but then you need to make sure to like every one of their stupid duckface and food pictures or else they'll start writing passive aggressive notes about you and how "some people" don't actually like them and if they did like them they'd be checking facebook every 10 minutes in order to perform the aforementioned likes.
People ask, "Why ... do ... you ... talk ... like ...such ...a .. doofus?" This video was made quickly just to answer a question a TH-camr had. I just ran the video, and taped the voiceover with no script, just making it up as I went along. Ha! NEVER did I think it would get much attention. So I learned I won't do that again ... or ... maybe ... I ... should ???
Great little video I chanced to find. Perfect commentry and style of voice over. Much better than any inhuman captions. I'm a professional film maker and you did a great job, so don't change a thing. Now I'm looking for road kill.
Just do it your own way. You do not have to be a professional producer. It's about content, substance. The ravens and you are simply wonderful. If you have got the time and energy: please keep on making videos about your relationship with these funny, intelligent and beautiful creatures. It really makes my day.
Yeah, I secretly enjoy watching a large group come into a well established couples territory just to see how they're going to react! Many not quite thugs, but professional teases anyway!
A murder refers to crows, cause they will gather to kill one of their own kind. Ravens are called; a constable (cause they watch), a conspiracy (cause they plan) and an unkindness (cause they will drive out competing predators.)
I got some crows in the back yard 4 of them. they actually let me touch them, started feeding them at lunch and break where I work but they followed me home or something so I built a little nesting area up on the side of the house, few weeks ago I had an argument with the neighbor that likely could have led to a fist fight, they started squawking at him when he started walking towards me and now they dive bomb his wife and peck at his upstairs window... kinda worried hes gonna call an exterminator or something which would suck cause my dogs love them and they love my dogs. when I brushed my dogs outside they collected all the fur off the grass and used it for their nest. In their defense his wife did throw something at them, didn't see what happened but my brother did say she threw a bottle or something at them.
A great perk that comes with befriending ravens is, once you bring them enough gifts, eventually they start returning the favor. A lot of times they'll bring you shiny or colorful trinkets, but sometimes if youre extra lucky they bring money. Dollar bills, coins, etc. Its great
AND what's cool about this is that will notify other Ravens that you are safe. Same as if you were mean, they will also notify other your dangerous or stay away.
Today i gave some meat to the ravens in my yard and they called the rest of their flock that were startled by me to get the food i left for them it was so cool
This is Crystal Cove State Park in Southern California. Keep in mind this is a beach so many things either die or wash up onto a beach, and this segment was shot over many months.
He started brutally killing innocent creatures to feed his evil ravens. First it was "accidentally" running over a rabbit. Then it was onto strangling seagulls. This man is a brute. Not even stingrays are safe. When he'll strike next no one knows. Some say it'll be an ant eater.
I remember sitting in the car in a Walmart parking lot and there were some crows around so I threw a piece of bread out, which I shouldn't have done, but they all started eating it and all of a sudden I hear the ear piercing scratching of talons on the car as more landed on it
when I go to the store, I see them little black birds running around and then a few crows too. I would feed them French fries and then there would be a couple brave ones that would jump onto the hood. Also, sometimes I'd seen injured birds with missing foot or deformed foot. The crows won't come near, but they'll watch what's going on.
I adore Ravens. I lived in the woods for awhile and there were lots of them where I would go for a walk. I talked to them and they talked back. They would hop tree to tree along the way and sometimes I would sing. They really responded to that. People never believed me, but now we can see here that they really do communicate with people if you take the time.
+Miss Robin Martz - It's my experience that of all the animals I have taken the time to "get to know" ravens (and parrots), dolphins, monkeys, dogs and cats are the most responsive to human encounters. There are many others of course; horses, squirrels I even had a customer who told me about her personal encounters with her many head of cattle and their unique personalities. But there's something special about a raven, there's a connection, response and even an attempt at a level of some sort of communication that sets them apart from all other animals. Thanks for writing!
+Kristen Lamprecht - Hi Kristen! Sad thing is all "science" can do is speculate. That's why I share my findings directly with the general public and try to stay outside "scientific circles." See, I live my life using and enjoying far more than just my physical senses. I believe in silly things like love, emotions, and yes have even witnessed miracles. I believe in real relationships that go far beyond a measured "physical" perception. By the definition of "science", scientists can't touch those things and still be "scientific." I like to say I use science to help me interpret physical characteristics about the world but most of my life is actually lived and enjoyed far outside my limited "scientific" findings. Make sense?
Enjoyed your video. I too have been studying ravens for 2 yrs now. Have a mated pair that hangs out on my farm and comes in feeding every morning. Last year they brought their 4 off spring from June to Sept. Fun watching them learn from their parents in my backyard. They never bothered any livestock or free range chickens and were not a nuisance at all. I also give them dead rodents, and natural food kills to keep them wild. I hated all the sarcastic remarks people put here. Thank you for the video.
Your welcome, hope they repeat it with the kids again this year! It's been my experience that ravens have gotten the bad rap from the crows, who in their much larger gangs can reek some real havoc on a farm. Rarely is a pair of ravens much trouble, unless we give them trouble. Although I have had some issues with the larger groups of juvenile ravens that just come through and visit. What part of the world are you in? have your ravens nested and or laid eggs yet? Mine started pretty early this year!
Mine nested a little earlier this year also. Stick carrying about March 9th, then only one raven at a time for last month, now the pair is coming collecting food together so pretty sure they are feeding babies somewhere. I've tried to find where they nest but they get really suspicious when I start looking. Expecting the whole family probably in late May show. I live in Northern California USA, up in the foothills with lots of oaks, pines, elevation 2000 ft.
One of my families started flying last Wednesday. I call this family the Moros, and like last year, there's 5 in the brood. Went down and spent 2 hours with em this morning. This is what I call getting acquainted time. I just show up and they get used to me being in the area. The adults trust me so eventually the young not only get extremely curious they will come and play and wrestle at my feet. Watching the young learning to fly is about my favorite season! Good luck with yours, keep us posted if you like!
Well, I had decided they didn't have babies then 2 wks ago, when I went to feed my livestock, I was greeted with lots of baby raven squawks. 2 babies this year. Female mom is same one as last yr but I believe she has a new mate as he is leery of me, unlike last yr's male. This has made the babies leery of me as well. Fun watching them play and pick up everything, play in the water trough. They show every morning for awhile then fly off to the North.
You think it might be a different male? Interesting... The ones I keep track of seem to stay together year after year. In fact, this year I lost the first adult in more than a decade. Thanks for sharing! Enjoy them!
Yes , Robert, I'm a professional chef. Had my own Catalon restaurant for 22 years. Thing is, like with these birds can I ever really know if those that called me friend really were? Or did they just want something to eat...?
I have been a roadkill warrior for 50 years! I love all the scavangers. If I pass roadkill without removing off the road and drive back by and see a dead scavenger, whether bird or other critter dead on top of the roadkill; having become roadkill itself, I feel guilty I didn't stop (even if I had to pull over a block or two away and walk back and get it off the road so no more animals will die. all our animals and wildlife are endangered species now. Let's begin protecting them so we can enjoy them like this great Guardian of the Planet ~Mr. "theravendiaries" ~you are a true friend to make me happy knowing there are others who care so much! Thank you for all you do! Keep up the fantastic guardianship. I don't believe it is just the Raven's watching us do this :)
@@Candeekissez i take hikes almost daily and these days i dont even have to take a bag with me to fill up with all the litter, with each passing step, there is always lots of plastic bags hanging off of tree limbs. When it is breezy, the plastic bags are like waving banner flags of what a filthy, disgusting & uncaring bunch of humans live in the USA
Robins are easy actually. I have a fishing spot and there's a robin that lives in a nearby tree that lands on my boots (I rest them up,) until I throw it a worm or maggot.
Thanks Dan, interesting comment. I'd say it depends on both the circumstances and the capacity of the individual. I have cats in the neighborhood who: 1. have nothing to do with me, OR, 2. stop at the door, meow once or twice, allow me to pet them for two or three strokes and then run off, OR 3. just drop by for food. 1. is obvious, 2. Even though it's quick, they go out of their way to say hi...and they are looking for a specific response from me. 3. just a beggar... Could I call 2 a friend?
Sure, why not. It shows trust and it shows some affection, two key elements in friendship. Those two characteristics are harder to read with the ravens in your raven scenario. With the ravens it seems to be all about familiarity. Thanks for responding, by the way.
You're welcome, but understand I'm woking mostly with birds in a California State Park so there's a definite no touch no hand feed scenario. However, the relationship I have with the young as they are learning to fly is beyond amazing. They will spend 45 minutes to hours, just sitting and talking to me individually, or playing as a group right at my feet. The first few years the adults did not encourage or even allow it. But for the last 12 + years they bring the kids to me. But like my relationship with the kids I also work with at the same park, this is not something you put on a channel for all to see. Unfortunately there are some out there that could miss use or miss read and the last thing I want is to put either in any form of danger. I do have some secret ravens outside of parks and such that do allow very close interaction and contact, but here again, post it and you take the chance of someone harming them!
Well a little crazy anyway... But again thanks for your post. Others imply the same type of question, but are not usually so polite about it. I'm sure many will enjoy both your questions and responses! Thanks again!
I've been feeding this goddamn bird for 2 fucking weeks and he finally let me pet him and then he bit me and left! I gave him all that food like at least 30 dollars worth of fucking bird food and he bit me. Little shit.
the principal norse god Odin had 2 ravens by him, named Hugin and Munin, to give him all kinds of advice. So this bird has been considered very clever through the centuries
No idea how or why this came up on my recommended list, but I'm actually glad it did... That's a real considerate thing you do in cleaning up a bit of beach rubbish and the road kills to prevent other animal loss, and you are clearly well and deservedly rewarded for your efforts.
Butterflies land on my finger (salt). Hummingbirds feed in my kitchen. A "mean killer" bull comes to me when I whistle and I scratch his back, cheeks and neck. Squirrels come up to me on my deck - right onto my lap. (In fact, a squirrel friend brought her TINY new babies to me just to introduce us!! How cool is THAT!) A local skunk eats right out of my hand and "snuggles" me. My dog talks to me. In Indiana, a stallion crashed a barbed wire fence during a bad sudden storm and, badly cut, was caught in the fenced in backyard of neighbors. It got bad! The horse panicked and there was a swimming pool in the yard! Two people were injured from the animal rearing and kicking and the police were called and were going to *shoot it!* Luckily the owner, a friend of mine, called me. I arrived, just petted and talked to the horse and...... walked him home! Know *why*? Because animals have a "sense" that a lot of humans don't exercise and a lot have lost. They still have..... feelings.
I would agree and those of who work with animals with a patient calmness, being totally unafraid yet possessing a true sense of awe and wonder will be rewarded in more ways than they can count.
I HAD a "pet"raven! I wasn't trying to make friends, it just decided it liked me, and followed me around(as long as I was outside), and he'd go with me when I brought my daughter to school. Every morning he'd "say' good morning, and I'd respond. Then,one day I told it if your so friendly, fly down, and talk to me! it did! i was amazed.
I have a couple of parrots and a dove and when I change out their feed every morning, I used to throw the old in a planter on my deck for the cardinals and little birds. They could still find good seeds in it. Before I knew it, I had a crow on my deck. Within a few days, I had a dozen big crows jumping all over my deck. I lived there for four years and taught riding lessons on the property. The birds constantly looked for me. When I taught my lessons, the crows hung out in the nearby trees. Wherever I was, the crows were with me. They were loud and active and it was such a pleasure to have them in my life. I have crows and other birds now, too, but I sure do miss that murder of crows. Excellent video here. Thanks for sharing!
horseygurl143 Thanks for the story! And thanks for confirming one of the reasons I tend to prefer working with ravens over crows. As you put it, crows can be so loud...
Amazing Birds! Here in central Australia I have several Australasian Ravens that are regular visitors at home, they are very vocal and make very interesting calls. Very clever Birds they are.
notcyndi You people crack me up. First of all it's no trouble. Second you're saving other animals from getting hit in the street (the real purpose of this video.) And "evil bidding"? How about just the pure pleasure of being able to enjoy close up and personal one of the smartest greatest creatures on the planet! To say nothing of what playful clowns they are...
notcyndi theravendiaries will never tell us but he probably is getting lots of gold and diamonds as gift in return ;) Common ravens are known to steal and cache shiny objects such as pebbles, pieces of metal, and golf balls.
Yes!!! I love and feed Ravens here in CA for over 3 years! They are my bestest friends now. Yes they watch for their network of supporters who always show up with treats! I mainly feed them dry dog food. The good brands!
I moved out to the Western Mojave about three years ago and have been slowing befriending a pair or ravens that hang out near my house. They have gone from fleeing if I even poke my head out a window when they are 100 yards away to now warning me about stray dogs coming up to the property. I've learned that the way they say "Hi" to you if you encounter them on a hike is to look stoically past you from a tree top perch as you walk by. There are a couple that will do little wing-tips if I call to them in flight. One of the things that helped win favor with the birds was rescuing a little pit puppy that someone dumped nearby. The little thing showed up on my driveway howling to get let let in. The day after taking her in (she is black so of course I named her Raven) I was sitting out side with playing with her on my lap and two ravens started circling overhead to have a look. I think their curiosity about the dog, made them hang out a little closer than they would have normally and so they started seeing that I was not hostile to them.
Die Minervaeule I'm black listed in Chandler, where I ran over a baby Raven while mowing a lawn; they have long memories and carry grudges for a long time.
I have a mated pair who visit me several times a day, George and Mama. At first, it was only George. He would gather up my offerings and take off without eating. That’s when I knew he had a mate who was likely brooding her eggs, and he was fending for her. Sure enough, two months later, Georgy Boi showed up with his entire family to introduce them to me. Since then, the kids have all moved away and only the pair come now. They were just here, actually. They mostly get dog kibble, but I also give them any leftover meat from my meals. This time of year I also make sure they have access to water. I really love them. Great video.
Thanks for this info. A family/flock of 7 ravens has decided to make our neighborhood their own. I believe there are 2 adults and 5 juvies. Thanks for the advice about not wanting to attract the juveniles because of their destructive tendencies. Great video!
no matter what the comments say I think this is amazing. I too leave bits of biscuits and meat on my balcony for the crows here. there is one mama and chick crow around my home and its amazing to watch the growth from a egg to a now handsome crow. :)
My grandpa does this a lot. He feeds his Ravens and eagles fish and sometimes even steak. He also helps birds that are hurt. The local birds in our area are always following his car and bringing him shiny things that they found.
Not really, this is a 4 mile stretch of beach with vast amounts of wildlife who both live and die here. Know that this video is a collection of about 3 years, so it's not a daily, weekly, or monthly count...
I'm willing to bet all the carrion he showed off died primarily due to the actions of humans other than himself. Definitely no arguing on the roadkill, right? Nature can't really "run its course" when its already got roads, cars, and humans running over it, and nothing this guy does or doesn't do will change that. In my opinion, you should give nature more credit for adapting to this world that has belonged to humans for 10,000-20,000 years; ravens aren't stupid and when he stops feeding them they will just fly off to someone or something that will. All they take away from this is a reduced fear of humans in their territory which isn't necessarily dangerous.
lol i remember the one day i walked out our front door and heard what sounded like a helicopter taking off and as i'm looking around i spot this massive raven with at least a 3' wingspan lifting off in cyclone pattern and when he got as high as he wanted he took off in a straight line faster than any other bird i've ever seen fly like that! i was certainly impressed! seen him a few times since :) most of them are well fed as our neighbor has a farm and a few corncribs not too far away that attract all the squirrels and chipmunks and we're usually cleaning them out when we find them and i just leave their bodies up on our back hill for them to find. we do have some falcons and within the last 2 years or so some bald eagles! quite amazing to watch when they show up!!!
the eagles? yea we have as far as i know at least 2, there's one down by the little lake just over the border and one just down the road from us in the other direction, can see both nests and occasionally see little heads poking up out of them :)
This was beautiful, my friend. It's always refreshing to come across people who find happiness in the natural world around them. Bless you and thank you for making your adventures and knowledge accessible to this web of audience
"Oh a video on how to make friends with Ravens!"
"Step 1: Simply collect roadkill"
Illegal or restricted in many states....
😂
Also just gross
@@shorkelili if it already dead leaving it on street would be a waste and that can attract animals on the street so then they can also die on the road.
@@TapczanZaglady when animals feed on dead things or when you bury them in your garden, life comes from death. I think that's beautiful.
Imagine getting these ravens to constantly fly around you while you're wearing a plague doctor's outfit.
Well if I ever somehow get a raven/crow I know what I'm going to dress up as for Halloween
@@cosmiclemon77 Wuhalloween?
Ahhh, a plague outfit would be good right about now
@@Taystee xd
@@olegkosygin2993 Why Wu?
He brought offerings to the raven lords. Now he is the raven lord.
Tinnesa daeem that just made a lot of sense
Im a raven lord also
Agreed.
Well, the raven whisperer or raven messenger.
Raven Lord is a little too much.
The crops will be very good for next year. And like that, no need to kill virgin girls.
I fed a raven 3 years ago, and now everytime I go into the area that I found the original raven, a bunch of them come up to me and are friendly. I have an army.
They like chicken legs.
We have a Hulk.
thats adorable
F*ck ur like modern day odin but even better than him cuz u have two eyes
DRESS AS A PLAGUE DOCTOR NOW
"Man plays with dead animals to impress birds."
Yeah it works with girls too! Confit of duck, lamb chops, and pork belly are all good starts, but it depends on the girl...
@@theravendiaries dammnnnnnnnnnn
@@theravendiaries You forgot dog meat.
@@Noa...... Damn bruh, dog meat do be juicy tho
@@theravendiaries hahaXDXDXD
"The pink man slave is here" - "What has our pink man slave brought for us"- "Not another fucking snake!"
😂😂
Alexander Cummins ..:-*
Pink lol
lmao!
Alexander Cummins danger noodle*
Soon, I'll be able to control these birds, slowly into an army.
You wanna fuckin go kid? I've got my own personal armie of tortoises ready to be sent out on you. You better watch your ass 😑 🐢
XD
And take over the world
Hail Dr. Doofenshmirtz!
Well, looks like my troops may someday meet yours on the field [skies?] of Battle!
Me: I'd do anything to make friends with a raven.
Video: step 1, look for road kill.
Me: okay nvm.
I would do anything for love nutí wont do that...😆
@@FoxtrotYankeeHotel is it okay for them to eat rats or mice daily?
Sounds like you don't wanna make friends bad enough xD
Instead of looking for roadkill make some in a Honda Civic. Nothing like a little natural homicide.
@@mikkel066h Does it have to specifically be a Honda Civic?
This is the video that you find by mistake perhaps every 6 months or a year on youtube
Is that good or bad?
theravendiaries Good!
I was actually searching for how to befriend corvids and this helped. Need dead things
+ Etnik Osmani
Etnik Osmani yeah especially if stumbling around the internet is all you care able to do to find good vids :)
@@TheWoodlandpixie haha me too!
The magic of befriending a raven or a family of ravens is they have been recognized as one of the few species of bird that have facial recognition. Meaning these ravens that look for you will pass on how you look to their children, then grandchildren, and so on.
And crows as well
"Few" may not be the best word. Nearly all birds are capable of facial recognition. What makes corvids different is that they actively use this to their advantage. Most other birds will just use it so that they know to be less alert when you are around vs someone else, but corvids see familiar faces being kind as an opportunity to get stuff, and sometimes will encourage you to continue by giving you various gifts ( at least in the case of crows). This can also go the other way, remembering a face that they don't like. Not just corvids, but nearly every bird will use facial recognition to keep a person they don't like away from their territory.
How? Do they transfer it without speech ahha
@@ArtyMars Probably pointing you out to their offspring and using body language? Honestly isnt that how they pass anything on
Just because they can recognize human faces does not mean that they will be able to transmit the knowledge of the appearance of a face to their descendants!
"Do I wanna touch the danger noodle?"
Yes, go for it.Touch the danger noodle and be free. Breathe deep and fondle the noodle with glee and have no inhibitions and be orgasmicsized! Go for it, young grasshopper, go!!
this is the best comment ever xDDD
GirtheAlienGoldfish im getting this tattooed xD
Giggity
the nope rope
Bird: Give Me Sacrifices
Human: *Grabs live fish* *Strangles seagull* "here my lord"
_r u n s o v e r c r a b_
Pulls out gunnie pig and dagger
The blood sacrifice shall begin
lmao
@@daddyplankton5855 no, not guinea
@@lordofshades9852 yes, yes the guinea
Do you have a video for humans? i keep giving them fish but they don't like it
Lol. XD
+Ray Adnyana Most humans that you find in a park or populated area are used to getting bits of french fry or pizza crusts, so they don't recognize fish and many other dead animals as food.
+Ray Adnyana Try giving them money. Gold foil coin candy might work as well, especially with the little ones.
+Ray Adnyana definetly try the old "1$ bill " on a string gag
+Ray Adnyana like any animal: starvation.
"and whats your hobby?"
- oh me? i collect dead animals to feed them to my raven friends :)
"o.O"
"I-It's, it's sweeter than it sounds, I promise--"
"Dude that's gross--"
"IT'S NOT GROSS, IT'S F R I E N D S H I P"
Or just have small pets like I do and they'll swoop one and kill it like one did to my kitten-pieces of shit
Hum ... ever watched what your cats do when they catch a bird?
sounds like revenge xD
@@theravendiaries Yeah, they left the skulls on the front doorstep so my mom would step on them first thing in the morning on her way to work delivering mail. They would all be awake waiting for the screams! Cats are sadistic. XD
I brought a dead seagull to my friends but they ran away screaming, Did i do something wrong?
XD wow like immediatly XD XD XD
you should have taken a whole flock, they might have ran so far away.
were they annoying teenagers?
I'm afraid you'll need something else for Wild Teenagers.
I think maybe because the place i live in crows and seagulls are closely connected and sometimes tend to be like a family, sometimes. And maybe when you showed them a seagull they thought you killed a relitive of some sort
Guy: _leaves behind rotten fish found on the beach_
Ravens: This is some gourmet shit
"Oh! Human-who-moves-my-food-off-the-road-so-I-can-safely-eat-it! Hi!"
Sounds like a good name for some person to me. :/
The Red Indians agree and nod in approval to your comment oh toshimi one who names people accurately.
I followed your instructions and I'm happy to say that I now have a beautiful raven girlfriend and 4 little eggs in our nest right by the highway. Thank you, you've changed my life.
what xD
What the fuck xD
thats good to hear man, good luck with your little ones :)
It seems you took the instruction much further than I intended. The title is on how too make friends, not how to find a mate... Best to you and yours though!
theravendiaries
ROFLMFAO ! OK... I'm dying here laughing at the guy's photo too !
I once made friends with an ant. He was walking around the street and almost stamped on it. I threw it a crumb of doritos and now we are best friends we even drink beer together
That's not making sense at all
Why would you throw doritos?
LOL!!!! 😂
+Smarkuo cool, you should make a youtube video about it.
Haha
+Smarkuo Omg what the hell That's funny
You are tapping into the raven ability to recognize/memorize individual human faces and giving them positive reinforcement for that recognition. Good work!
How the heck do you come across so many dead things? You found more carrion in one video than I've seen in my whole life .
same...
Just get out more and actually 'look' and 'see' the world around you, it's all there. :)
They're regularly cleaned up by street patrol or scavenged by coyotes.
If you drive around in the countryside, or at the beach... there are dead things everywhere.
***** made me laugh, gj
This is a lot of work. Can I just friend them on Facebook?
You can, but then you need to make sure to like every one of their stupid duckface and food pictures or else they'll start writing passive aggressive notes about you and how "some people" don't actually like them and if they did like them they'd be checking facebook every 10 minutes in order to perform the aforementioned likes.
Best comments.
They don't own facebook, Try Twitter
Hydrophius omg xD
+Hydrophius 😂😂😂😆😆😋😋😅😅
That's so Raven.
Hahaha
"yeah thats me"
That's the road kill I can see.
John Adams
x'D
People ask, "Why ... do ... you ... talk ... like ...such ...a .. doofus?" This video was made quickly just to answer a question a TH-camr had. I just ran the video, and taped the voiceover with no script, just making it up as I went along. Ha! NEVER did I think it would get much attention. So I learned I won't do that again ... or ... maybe ... I ... should ???
Great little video I chanced to find. Perfect commentry and style of voice over. Much better than any inhuman captions. I'm a professional film maker and you did a great job, so don't change a thing. Now I'm looking for road kill.
Just do it your own way. You do not have to be a professional producer. It's about content, substance. The ravens and you are simply wonderful.
If you have got the time and energy: please keep on making videos about your relationship with these funny, intelligent and beautiful creatures. It really makes my day.
i in fact felt like your way of saying things was perfectly fine. i did not notice a single... doofus thing. so. just do your thing :D
The easy way to get comments is to include an intentional but suddle mistake.
I was actually curious why that was. It was strange to hear the pauses so often. The video was great but the pauses threw me off a little.
I did this and it works, but I'm sure they talk shit about me behind my back.
the juvenile Ravens are the Thugs of that world
Yeah, I secretly enjoy watching a large group come into a well established couples territory just to see how they're going to react! Many not quite thugs, but professional teases anyway!
Isn't that group called a "murder."
A murder refers to crows, cause they will gather to kill one of their own kind. Ravens are called; a constable (cause they watch), a conspiracy (cause they plan) and an unkindness (cause they will drive out competing predators.)
Sweet!
Learned something new today. Thanks!
I got some crows in the back yard 4 of them. they actually let me touch them, started feeding them at lunch and break where I work but they followed me home or something so I built a little nesting area up on the side of the house, few weeks ago I had an argument with the neighbor that likely could have led to a fist fight, they started squawking at him when he started walking towards me and now they dive bomb his wife and peck at his upstairs window... kinda worried hes gonna call an exterminator or something which would suck cause my dogs love them and they love my dogs. when I brushed my dogs outside they collected all the fur off the grass and used it for their nest. In their defense his wife did throw something at them, didn't see what happened but my brother did say she threw a bottle or something at them.
savage
Nice!
Haha omg that's great. I want some crow friends too now haha
they got your back like a gang!Cool
you formed a symbiotic bond with them, as long as you take care of them, they will take care of you.
Are you my friend, raven?
Raven: "Nevermore."
Well in all my years working with ravens I have not heard one, not one say nevermore ... : )
@@theravendiaries Found one. He can say "nevermore" and "wakka wakka wakka" : th-cam.com/video/rIX_6TBeph0/w-d-xo.html
That's funny a f.
It usually happen on foul weather nights around midnight, while contemplating peculiar rarely told stories. Generally when your hungry and exhausted.
I, too, fed birds on my porch, and ended up making friends with several chipmunks, several squirrels, a skunk, a raccoon, and a black bear.
and 7 dwarfs?
nah, just 6
that escalated quickly
I want skunk friends. I want them to spray me all over.
You are now a disney princess. Congratulations.
Step one: make friends with ravens
Step two: CONQUER THE EARTH
good to see people still care about nature and its creatures
◘ EXOSPHERE ◘ this made me laugh
◘ EXOSPHERE ◘ nature kill a lot of species when you think about it.
A great perk that comes with befriending ravens is, once you bring them enough gifts, eventually they start returning the favor. A lot of times they'll bring you shiny or colorful trinkets, but sometimes if youre extra lucky they bring money. Dollar bills, coins, etc. Its great
imagine having a raven nest in your balcony that actually pays rent
@@AleatoricSatan 😂😂😂
ravens or crows?
You're really good at finding dead animals.... That's skill.
or murder
+Anime Abuser Murder is always an option!
Since when is killing animals considered murder?
It's not murder if you're using their body for a good purpose.
Tru. like anal
AND what's cool about this is that will notify other Ravens that you are safe. Same as if you were mean, they will also notify other your dangerous or stay away.
Today i gave some meat to the ravens in my yard and they called the rest of their flock that were startled by me to get the food i left for them it was so cool
"One more video"
*3:00** AM*
ME
p i n e c o n e lmao me, at this moment .. now it's 4am 🙃
4:10am
p i n e c o n e I was thinking the same thing it’s 2:00 AM for me lmao
5:00am*
*brings dead animal to raven
Raven: Very well, we have a contract.
Yay a youtuber who knows how to aim a camera!
Know right! I was like...
Thank you lord!!!
I bet you said that cause his an atheist lol
jack francoo actually I'm an atheist ya 'dip lmao.
He's having the time of his life watching those ravens flying with that groovy track playing
where do you live ? so many dead animals
This is Crystal Cove State Park in Southern California. Keep in mind this is a beach so many things either die or wash up onto a beach, and this segment was shot over many months.
He started brutally killing innocent creatures to feed his evil ravens. First it was "accidentally" running over a rabbit. Then it was onto strangling seagulls. This man is a brute. Not even stingrays are safe. When he'll strike next no one knows. Some say it'll be an ant eater.
+MїĈhÃЭĹ ĴoЯđÃй some know him as the raven lord.
You can't become a evil wizard without ravens, so he had no choice
ikr
I've made nearly all of my human friends like this.
😂wth bro..
“Human friends”
Lmfaoooooo
Are you a cat?
You give roadkill to your friends?
I remember sitting in the car in a Walmart parking lot and there were some crows around so I threw a piece of bread out, which I shouldn't have done, but they all started eating it and all of a sudden I hear the ear piercing scratching of talons on the car as more landed on it
Lol
And in the back of your mind you remembered the book/movie "Birds"
Birdemic.
My flock just squabbled among themselves.
when I go to the store, I see them little black birds running around and then a few crows too. I would feed them French fries and then there would be a couple brave ones that would jump onto the hood. Also, sometimes I'd seen injured birds with missing foot or deformed foot. The crows won't come near, but they'll watch what's going on.
I AM THE CROW GUARDIAN, GUARDIAN OF THE CROWS!
PIDGEONS QUIVER BEFORE HIM!
Chaos sorcerer "FUCK OFF!"
best thing I've seen today 10/10 would meme again
I AM THE ONE WITHOUT THE GUN
You are a slug, I am a woodpecker. I shall eat you now.
I adore Ravens. I lived in the woods for awhile and there were lots of them where I would go for a walk. I talked to them and they talked back. They would hop tree to tree along the way and sometimes I would sing. They really responded to that. People never believed me, but now we can see here that they really do communicate with people if you take the time.
+Miss Robin Martz miss robin martz (miss snow white).
that is sweet!
There's even some speculation from scientists that they can actually interpret human expressions.
+Miss Robin Martz - It's my experience that of all the animals I have taken the time to "get to know" ravens (and parrots), dolphins, monkeys, dogs and cats are the most responsive to human encounters. There are many others of course; horses, squirrels I even had a customer who told me about her personal encounters with her many head of cattle and their unique personalities. But there's something special about a raven, there's a connection, response and even an attempt at a level of some sort of communication that sets them apart from all other animals. Thanks for writing!
+Kristen Lamprecht - Hi Kristen! Sad thing is all "science" can do is speculate. That's why I share my findings directly with the general public and try to stay outside "scientific circles." See, I live my life using and enjoying far more than just my physical senses. I believe in silly things like love, emotions, and yes have even witnessed miracles. I believe in real relationships that go far beyond a measured "physical" perception. By the definition of "science", scientists can't touch those things and still be "scientific." I like to say I use science to help me interpret physical characteristics about the world but most of my life is actually lived and enjoyed far outside my limited "scientific" findings. Make sense?
Raven child: Hey mom look! It's the food guy!
Raven mom: Oh shoot it is! C'mon children let's give our friend a show!
Enjoyed your video. I too have been studying ravens for 2 yrs now. Have a mated pair that hangs out on my farm and comes in feeding every morning. Last year they brought their 4 off spring from June to Sept. Fun watching them learn from their parents in my backyard. They never bothered any livestock or free range chickens and were not a nuisance at all. I also give them dead rodents, and natural food kills to keep them wild. I hated all the sarcastic remarks people put here. Thank you for the video.
Your welcome, hope they repeat it with the kids again this year! It's been my experience that ravens have gotten the bad rap from the crows, who in their much larger gangs can reek some real havoc on a farm. Rarely is a pair of ravens much trouble, unless we give them trouble. Although I have had some issues with the larger groups of juvenile ravens that just come through and visit. What part of the world are you in? have your ravens nested and or laid eggs yet? Mine started pretty early this year!
Mine nested a little earlier this year also. Stick carrying about March 9th, then only one raven at a time for last month, now the pair is coming collecting food together so pretty sure they are feeding babies somewhere. I've tried to find where they nest but they get really suspicious when I start looking. Expecting the whole family probably in late May show. I live in Northern California USA, up in the foothills with lots of oaks, pines, elevation 2000 ft.
One of my families started flying last Wednesday. I call this family the Moros, and like last year, there's 5 in the brood. Went down and spent 2 hours with em this morning. This is what I call getting acquainted time. I just show up and they get used to me being in the area. The adults trust me so eventually the young not only get extremely curious they will come and play and wrestle at my feet. Watching the young learning to fly is about my favorite season! Good luck with yours, keep us posted if you like!
Well, I had decided they didn't have babies then 2 wks ago, when I went to feed my livestock, I was greeted with lots of baby raven squawks. 2 babies this year. Female mom is same one as last yr but I believe she has a new mate as he is leery of me, unlike last yr's male. This has made the babies leery of me as well. Fun watching them play and pick up everything, play in the water trough. They show every morning for awhile then fly off to the North.
You think it might be a different male? Interesting... The ones I keep track of seem to stay together year after year. In fact, this year I lost the first adult in more than a decade. Thanks for sharing! Enjoy them!
10:30pm: Today imma get some sleep
3:30am: Let me get my jacket and a couple snakes
It's actually 3:30 when I read this
@@pedroopo34 lol
If all I have to do for you to consider me your friend is eat food you give me then we can be best friends bro
Yes , Robert, I'm a professional chef. Had my own Catalon restaurant for 22 years. Thing is, like with these birds can I ever really know if those that called me friend really were? Or did they just want something to eat...?
Enjoy your gull...
Hehe, don't think I'd like gull.
I do not trust that, you probably would leave me and only come back if I have food D:
I like how you befriend and spend time with wildlife and treat them without wasting unnecessary food, being green and helping the environment.
They are really smart to watch the snake for so long.
+Jaaq Ess most likely tangoed with a dastardly serpent in the past.
Mantis Toboggan
😂 I just pictured a Raven and a snake dancing, and wearing sombreros 😂
Tie Dye Kat trololololololol
They must think that snake tastes pretty damned good to put that much time and effort into it.
@@green-wk5li Now I'm hearing the Mexican Hat Dance song. Ole!
yay, now I can finally have friends
I have been a roadkill warrior for 50 years! I love all the scavangers. If I pass roadkill without removing off the road and drive back by and see a dead scavenger, whether bird or other critter dead on top of the roadkill; having become roadkill itself, I feel guilty I didn't stop (even if I had to pull over a block or two away and walk back and get it off the road so no more animals will die. all our animals and wildlife are endangered species now. Let's begin protecting them so we can enjoy them like this great Guardian of the Planet ~Mr. "theravendiaries" ~you are a true friend to make me happy knowing there are others who care so much! Thank you for all you do! Keep up the fantastic guardianship. I don't believe it is just the Raven's watching us do this :)
How about we start with not littering and picking up the litter we do see?
Candeekissez Lmao snowflake, it’s not littering if an animal just happens to die in a spot
@@John-ir9tb ehh but your McD nasty nasty fast food bags thrown on the middle of the road sure does ~DUH smh
@@Candeekissez i take hikes almost daily and these days i dont even have to take a bag with me to fill up with all the litter, with each passing step, there is always lots of plastic bags hanging off of tree limbs. When it is breezy, the plastic bags are like waving banner flags of what a filthy, disgusting & uncaring bunch of humans live in the USA
That dive at 3:27 was pure _"Hey human! Watch this!"_
i've heard stories of people who have feed ravens or crows and actually gotten things in return like coins and watches and stuff
Yes there are those stories, mine only bring me rocks and sticks... I do this cause of the relationships they allow me with them!
yes of course but it doesn't make it any less amazing
I like rocks, I want ravens to bring me rocks, like some kind of goth disney princess.
+prettypianoplayer100
You're a weird one.
I would love to be a goth Disney princess. Imagine peoples faces when you tell them
How to make friends with Ravens? Use Axii sign.
...had to look that one up...
Lol
Dat Witcher reference tho
No
You say Joe flacco is elite
Hahahahahaha that was great!
The comment section is pure gold on this video
Who knew? You can add anytime you feel inclined?
Is this south Texas? I see a lot of Texas sage growing!
It's Mexico and that's marijuana.
that looks nothing like texas!!!
Where the hell do you find all these random dead animals?
+Thomas Le It's a beach Thomas, everything erodes down the the sea side and everything washes up on it also.
+theravendiaries What if a dead body (Human) washed up on the beach?
+Ed Slugle give it to them
kai wiacek damn straight
Crystal Cove State Park in Southern California is a long beach, and the beach is a place where all kinds of stuff collects.
Any hints on befriending wild Robins and cyborgs?
WAFFLES WAFFLES WAFFLES!
With the cyborg just teach him how to use 90s pop culture slang and high five and you will have a friend for life.
To befriend cyborgs, u nee to show off the all new iphone model to get its attention
Robins are easy actually. I have a fishing spot and there's a robin that lives in a nearby tree that lands on my boots (I rest them up,) until I throw it a worm or maggot.
@Roger Balcer I doubt this will be a problem with either robins or cyborgs. ;-)
I'd like to read what your definition of "friend" is.
Thanks Dan, interesting comment. I'd say it depends on both the circumstances and the capacity of the individual. I have cats in the neighborhood who: 1. have nothing to do with me, OR, 2. stop at the door, meow once or twice, allow me to pet them for two or three strokes and then run off, OR 3. just drop by for food. 1. is obvious, 2. Even though it's quick, they go out of their way to say hi...and they are looking for a specific response from me. 3. just a beggar... Could I call 2 a friend?
Sure, why not. It shows trust and it shows some affection, two key elements in friendship. Those two characteristics are harder to read with the ravens in your raven scenario. With the ravens it seems to be all about familiarity. Thanks for responding, by the way.
You're welcome, but understand I'm woking mostly with birds in a California State Park so there's a definite no touch no hand feed scenario. However, the relationship I have with the young as they are learning to fly is beyond amazing. They will spend 45 minutes to hours, just sitting and talking to me individually, or playing as a group right at my feet. The first few years the adults did not encourage or even allow it. But for the last 12 + years they bring the kids to me. But like my relationship with the kids I also work with at the same park, this is not something you put on a channel for all to see. Unfortunately there are some out there that could miss use or miss read and the last thing I want is to put either in any form of danger. I do have some secret ravens outside of parks and such that do allow very close interaction and contact, but here again, post it and you take the chance of someone harming them!
I understand. Thank you. Yes, they are friends. And you are their good friend.
Well a little crazy anyway... But again thanks for your post. Others imply the same type of question, but are not usually so polite about it. I'm sure many will enjoy both your questions and responses! Thanks again!
The Bob Ross of Ravens
there is LITERALY everything on TH-cam.
wanna make friends with a bird?we got you covered
Tip : So I couldn't find road kill. So instead , I started using my mouse traps.
XD
I've been feeding this goddamn bird for 2 fucking weeks and he finally let me pet him and then he bit me and left! I gave him all that food like at least 30 dollars worth of fucking bird food and he bit me.
Little shit.
idk man, they eat stingrays and fish, they probably like starfish as well
They don't seem to like starfish, don't even bother to peck at them!
Should have let him smash
Yeah, and they won"t bring you your robe like Cinderella, either...the ungrateful fucks!
now do you see why women are called birds haha !
Thank you for being of service to the public and to ravens. They deserve our respect, love and protection 👍🏻
the principal norse god Odin had 2 ravens by him, named Hugin and Munin, to give him all kinds of advice. So this bird has been considered very clever through the centuries
TH-cam suggested me this video for no apparent reason - and I'm glad it did! Thank you for posting this, sir :).
No idea how or why this came up on my recommended list, but I'm actually glad it did... That's a real considerate thing you do in cleaning up a bit of beach rubbish and the road kills to prevent other animal loss, and you are clearly well and deservedly rewarded for your efforts.
I´m speechless, great inpiration! Taming Animal, while not wasting resources and throwing away trash on the way, I like that!
Big respect!!!
that beach is a graveyard !!!!
This is compiled over three years...
Honestly this almost felt like a 60 Minutes piece the way it was done. Good job. Enjoyed it.
Butterflies land on my finger (salt). Hummingbirds feed in my kitchen. A "mean killer" bull comes to me when I whistle and I scratch his back, cheeks and neck. Squirrels come up to me on my deck - right onto my lap. (In fact, a squirrel friend brought her TINY new babies to me just to introduce us!! How cool is THAT!) A local skunk eats right out of my hand and "snuggles" me. My dog talks to me.
In Indiana, a stallion crashed a barbed wire fence during a bad sudden storm and, badly cut, was caught in the fenced in backyard of neighbors. It got bad!
The horse panicked and there was a swimming pool in the yard! Two people were injured from the animal rearing and kicking and the police were called and were going to *shoot it!*
Luckily the owner, a friend of mine, called me. I arrived, just petted and talked to the horse and...... walked him home!
Know *why*?
Because animals have a "sense" that a lot of humans don't exercise and a lot have lost.
They still have..... feelings.
I would agree and those of who work with animals with a patient calmness, being totally unafraid yet possessing a true sense of awe and wonder will be rewarded in more ways than they can count.
I HAD a "pet"raven! I wasn't trying to make friends, it just decided it liked me, and followed me around(as long as I was outside), and he'd go with me when I brought my daughter to school. Every morning he'd "say' good morning, and I'd respond. Then,one day I told it if your so friendly, fly down, and talk to me! it did! i was amazed.
I have a couple of parrots and a dove and when I change out their feed every morning, I used to throw the old in a planter on my deck for the cardinals and little birds. They could still find good seeds in it. Before I knew it, I had a crow on my deck. Within a few days, I had a dozen big crows jumping all over my deck. I lived there for four years and taught riding lessons on the property. The birds constantly looked for me. When I taught my lessons, the crows hung out in the nearby trees. Wherever I was, the crows were with me. They were loud and active and it was such a pleasure to have them in my life. I have crows and other birds now, too, but I sure do miss that murder of crows. Excellent video here. Thanks for sharing!
horseygurl143 Thanks for the story! And thanks for confirming one of the reasons I tend to prefer working with ravens over crows. As you put it, crows can be so loud...
Thank you for the wonderful video and being so kind to our beautiful ravens.
Nobody gets more pleasure out of it than me!
I'm trying to befriend some crows by my place, but your video proves that my teen thugs may not be interested in me
patience...
What an all around good wholesome video thats nothing but good for you and the environment. Great work, kick ass video! thanx man👍
That ain't no pickle pee
The Dinkster that ain't no pump-a-rum
i wonder if you give them fish they will give you titanites
Pickle-pee pickle-pee....!
I tried giving some crows glowing stones and I got a shiny blue rock WTF?
I miss snuggly.
Amazing Birds! Here in central Australia I have several Australasian Ravens that are regular visitors at home, they are very vocal and make very interesting calls. Very clever Birds they are.
Sounds like an awful lot of trouble to go through just to get a legion of bird minions to do your evil bidding for you.
The payoff is totally worth it. Some raven and crow families will start to give you gifts in return, and you get a cool posse following you around.
notcyndi You people crack me up. First of all it's no trouble. Second you're saving other animals from getting hit in the street (the real purpose of this video.) And "evil bidding"? How about just the pure pleasure of being able to enjoy close up and personal one of the smartest greatest creatures on the planet! To say nothing of what playful clowns they are...
notcyndi theravendiaries will never tell us but he probably is getting lots of gold and diamonds as gift in return ;)
Common ravens are known to steal and cache shiny objects such as pebbles, pieces of metal, and golf balls.
theravendiaries You totally missed the hilarity of his post.
theravendiaries I think you missed the joke on that one lol.
That's really sweet. Imagine their delight at having safe-to-eat food, and you're also getting rid of trash.
"When driving, I look for roadkill."
When roadkill, i look for driving.
Yes!!! I love and feed Ravens here in CA for over 3 years! They are my bestest friends now. Yes they watch for their network of supporters who always show up with treats! I mainly feed them dry dog food. The good brands!
Once befriended.
Teach them how to say
"death is near"
I moved out to the Western Mojave about three years ago and have been slowing befriending a pair or ravens that hang out near my house. They have gone from fleeing if I even poke my head out a window when they are 100 yards away to now warning me about stray dogs coming up to the property.
I've learned that the way they say "Hi" to you if you encounter them on a hike is to look stoically past you from a tree top perch as you walk by. There are a couple that will do little wing-tips if I call to them in flight.
One of the things that helped win favor with the birds was rescuing a little pit puppy that someone dumped nearby. The little thing showed up on my driveway howling to get let let in. The day after taking her in (she is black so of course I named her Raven) I was sitting out side with playing with her on my lap and two ravens started circling overhead to have a look. I think their curiosity about the dog, made them hang out a little closer than they would have normally and so they started seeing that I was not hostile to them.
I've finally found crows, just two more sharingan and I can be Itachi Uchiha
hahahaha
what an organic way to befriend them. awesome.
well said and simply stated. I agree.
I'm trying to befriend some juvenile crows but they just taunt and make fun of me.
hahaha
It takes time and patience because what you really need to gain is their trust.
carrion trying!
Those are the town bullies. You should look for the more nerdy ones.
Die Minervaeule I'm black listed in Chandler, where I ran over a baby Raven while mowing a lawn; they have long memories and carry grudges for a long time.
I love that you are just helping them get what they would naturally be eating rather than just feeding them any ol' crap.
“Stingray is always good for an amusing encounter” -Steve Irwin
I love the respect you show through your words and actions. You clearly understand the boundaries one must have with a wild animal.
"most people just feed them, don't do that"
*feeds them*
I have a mated pair who visit me several times a day, George and Mama. At first, it was only George. He would gather up my offerings and take off without eating. That’s when I knew he had a mate who was likely brooding her eggs, and he was fending for her. Sure enough, two months later, Georgy Boi showed up with his entire family to introduce them to me. Since then, the kids have all moved away and only the pair come now. They were just here, actually. They mostly get dog kibble, but I also give them any leftover meat from my meals. This time of year I also make sure they have access to water. I really love them. Great video.
You're like a Disney princess.
? ok I think that's pretty funny...
Thanks for this info. A family/flock of 7 ravens has decided to make our neighborhood their own. I believe there are 2 adults and 5 juvies. Thanks for the advice about not wanting to attract the juveniles because of their destructive tendencies. Great video!
no matter what the comments say I think this is amazing. I too leave bits of biscuits and meat on my balcony for the crows here. there is one mama and chick crow around my home and its amazing to watch the growth from a egg to a now handsome crow. :)
And in what part of the world?
theravendiaries india
Fun, do you have ravens in your part of the world?
theravendiaries we have crows. :)
My grandpa does this a lot. He feeds his Ravens and eagles fish and sometimes even steak. He also helps birds that are hurt. The local birds in our area are always following his car and bringing him shiny things that they found.
Yeah for old men with a heart and a love for animals. Hope he passes it on to you!
Holy shit the amount of dead animals just laying around there is pretty weird.
Not really, this is a 4 mile stretch of beach with vast amounts of wildlife who both live and die here. Know that this video is a collection of about 3 years, so it's not a daily, weekly, or monthly count...
Ever found a dead raven? If so, spent at least a millisecond wondering whether to offer it? ;-D
I'm willing to bet all the carrion he showed off died primarily due to the actions of humans other than himself. Definitely no arguing on the roadkill, right? Nature can't really "run its course" when its already got roads, cars, and humans running over it, and nothing this guy does or doesn't do will change that.
In my opinion, you should give nature more credit for adapting to this world that has belonged to humans for 10,000-20,000 years; ravens aren't stupid and when he stops feeding them they will just fly off to someone or something that will. All they take away from this is a reduced fear of humans in their territory which isn't necessarily dangerous.
laxjoh he kills them then makes the video..
It’s worse by my house 😔
lol i remember the one day i walked out our front door and heard what sounded like a helicopter taking off and as i'm looking around i spot this massive raven with at least a 3' wingspan lifting off in cyclone pattern and when he got as high as he wanted he took off in a straight line faster than any other bird i've ever seen fly like that! i was certainly impressed! seen him a few times since :) most of them are well fed as our neighbor has a farm and a few corncribs not too far away that attract all the squirrels and chipmunks and we're usually cleaning them out when we find them and i just leave their bodies up on our back hill for them to find. we do have some falcons and within the last 2 years or so some bald eagles! quite amazing to watch when they show up!!!
Got any mating couples on or near the farm?
the eagles? yea we have as far as i know at least 2, there's one down by the little lake just over the border and one just down the road from us in the other direction, can see both nests and occasionally see little heads poking up out of them :)
And do you have raven couples in the area also? If so, how do they get along with the eagles? Thanks!
I heard ravens and rats are similar in that as long as they have an abundant food source they just keep getting bigger and bigger.
How to make friends with Ravens:
Step1: step right next to a raven
step2: tell him you are his new friend.
Great video by the way, good editing!
This was beautiful, my friend. It's always refreshing to come across people who find happiness in the natural world around them. Bless you and thank you for making your adventures and knowledge accessible to this web of audience