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15-FEB-2011 © MiekeWAMinkjan

Australian raven

Melbourne, Australia

Australian Ravens are black with white eyes in adults.
The feathers on the throat (hackles) are longer than in other species, and a bird tends to extend these when calling,
while holding its head and body in a horizontal position.
Australian Ravens are usually seen in pairs.
This raven comes and visit my garden every day.
Picks up a piece of bread, walks to the water bowls, dips it in the water and eats it.

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j>a>e>17 :):):)18-Feb-2011 20:10
feathery heartsinger IS ONE chersihed child o'dear mom nature's BEST ZEST!!! :):):):)
susan hiatt16-Feb-2011 16:50
Mieke
this is a great story about your raven...we have lots of them in Mt. Airy, NC
they glisten in the sun and graceful in flight. but very 'bosy and have their way', this one loves your garden and the food and water you provide...
as the colors from our hearts flow out, we see the beauty of all of God's creation..!..
maybe you will write a poem about your raven and let that beauty flow in colors to our
hearts thanks. Susan ......
borisalex16-Feb-2011 16:30
They have much character and are actually big birds, we have them here a lot and they are not much afraid of humans! Great study! V.