Despite its evil reputation in folklore, I am always very happy to see a raven. So was Charles Dickens who kept one as a pet and featured it in his novel Barnaby Rudge.
Ravens are one of the most prevalent species in the north but rather rare in our area although numbers are increasing.
We saw one this morning at Humber Bay.
Other birds:
Humber Bay scenes:
Some botany:
Today’s group:
MAILBOX
Thought you’d be interested in this video on the new Portlands development Miles. Maybe we’ll be birding there one day,
NATURE POETRY
The trees are in their autumn beauty,
The woodland paths are dry,
Under the October twilight the water
Mirrors a still sky. – William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)
Miles Hearn
Thanks so much for the pictures and quiz. I’m glad to be on the list because I can review and study everything in much more detail. The way the Blue Heron is hunched over with the cormorants reminds me of an old Dickensian lawyer. Have some great walks! Karen