While visiting Llandudno during my break in North Wales I stopped off at the West Parade.
There were a few Jackdaws nearby so I scattered a few broken biscuits on the wall beside the car hoping to capture a few close up images.
I should have known better because I was soon surrounded by juvenile Herring Gulls.
It wasn't long though before a couple of big black birds became the dominant feeders... chasing off the gulls.
Ravens...
...two adults and a juvenile enjoyed my "Hobnob" biscuits as I clicked away.
Raven (Corvus corax)
There was a Carrion Crow hanging about but I couldn't capture them together for a size comparison.
Ravens are the size of a Buzzard.
Ravens are not a common sight for me and never this close before.
andrew, every day your skills with your camera get better and better. the second one is awesome to me and the rest are just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!
ReplyDeleteThat is a big bird. Very distictive. You've caught some great detail.
ReplyDeleteGreat close-ups. Richard
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the Ravens Andrew.
ReplyDeleteThat 4th shot is my favorite
ReplyDeletethat last shot is gorgeous! nice portrait! i love the colors of those juvie gulls, though. such cool feather patterns!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant pictures of the Ravens.
ReplyDeleteHi Andrew.. Great butt shot of the gull lol..pretty feather's though!!: }
ReplyDeleteLove the one of the Ravens eye and beak full..they are a tough look bird ..look at those feet! I wouldn't want to fight for food from them either!!
Awesome photos : }
Gracexx
Marvellous photos, Andrew!
ReplyDeleteI am blown away with these images this week Andrew!!! My goodness, my goodness. Love the rear end of the gulls in that one photo, made me giggle....but most of all the close-ups of the Ravens.....INcredible!!!
ReplyDelete"Who's that tapping at my seed, tapping tapping at my seed"....Makes me want to say "Nevemore".
Thanks for linking up at the Bird D'Pot this weekend.
Fantastic looking birds! The beak on the ravens is very Romanesque! Your photos are awesome. Love the close-ups!
ReplyDeleteDouble wowee, I love the Ravens. You have inspired me to go out a see if I can get one. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Great Raven shots Andrew!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI just love your raven shots!! They are my very favorite birds.
ReplyDeleteLove the gull's bloomers shot and the ravens are marvelous. You found ravens eating biscuits, I found crows eating Doritos, I think you win :o)
ReplyDeleteWow. Love the Raven shots - how nice to see them close-up for a change.
ReplyDeleteAndrew, you've captured beautifully, great pictures.
ReplyDeleteGreetings.
Cracking shots Andrew. I was there last week and was admiring the Ravens as they flew around the Great Orme. I didn't manage any shots though. I'll take some Hobnobs next time.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots !!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful close ups of the ravens, we don't see them much here either so they were a real treat.
ReplyDeleteLove the raven photos. We don't have them here in Ohio, just American crows. Your images express their ornery side!
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