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Common Raven
gophish

Common Raven (Corvus corax)

While I have had photos of Ravens before this was about as close as I have been to one. This Raven taken at top of Whistler Mountain in British Columbia was hanging out with a flock of Gray Jays and while not landing on peoples hands the way the jays would it was approaching very closely.
Habitat
mountain
Location
Whistler Mountain, BC, Canada
Date taken
September 2015
Scientific name
Corvus corax
Equipment used
D7100 w/ 50-500 Sigma
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Supporter
Gosh!! What a great picture you've got of him Ken... how wonderful to see one coming so close to you.

Very well done lad.
 
Supporter
Even though it did not land on one's hand, the Gray Jays had taught it well that humans, at least at that location was not be be feared. Wha a treat this was. Great experience Ken!!!!
 

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