I can't believe it was August 2012 when I shared some biscuits with the Ravens on the west shore at Llandudno in North Wales.
I took loads of images from the passenger seat of the car while parked next to a wall...
...we had put out some broken biscuits to attract Herring Gulls for a photo shoot.
I had never been this close to such a magnificent wild bird... the largest member of the crow family in the UK
Stunning birds to see so close... almost too close to capture with the camera.
I have checked the times the images were taken... they were this close for over fifteen minutes.
Picking up the last of the crumbs...
...while keeping me in it's sight all the time.
A moment I will never forget...and by the way the biscuits of choice were... Hobnobs.
Linking to Our World Tuesday and Wild Bird Wednesday
Linking to Our World Tuesday and Wild Bird Wednesday
40 comments:
fantastic shots! :)
handsome birds with lots of great feather detail in these shots!
What piercing eyes...what fine, fine captures. genie
Wow, awesome closeups of the Ravens!
Hobnobs! What excellent taste these Ravens have.
Wow! What an awesome bird and fantastic shots ~ love the last one ~ carol ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)
A handsome fellow indeed, Andrew, and what terrific captures!!! I love being able to see him so "up close and personal" Terrific post for the day, thanks for sharing! Have a great week!
Sylvia
Oh yes, what a terrific shooting the Ravens, I love them.
Nice close ups!
That first shot I find quite menacing. Could easily have had a part in Hitchcock's film 'The Birds'
Superb shots Andrew.
Impressive shots!!
That is such a handsome fellow...hope your doing well Andrew!
Awesome!
absolutely stunning shots, such fine details of his eyes, feathers and the reflection of flying bird in the last shot in his eye.
Great photos and very exciting when wild birds come this close - without fear!
They are amazing birds and few people appreciate them. I was happy to read that you do. These are incredible close-ups Andrew. I don't remember you posting them before (may have been on the road at the time) so thank you for showing them again.
Wow - what amazing close-ups!
I remember you sharing the first of these 'Drew - great to see them all now; fabulous closeups
Wow, that's an incredible bird to get so close. Very scarce in most parts nowadays.
Nice to see again Andrew, a lovely set of images...[;o)
From a Hobnob loving Wren from Australia to your Hobnob loving Ravens in Wales - i just love these photos! They are Brill.
Little Wandering Wren
Excellent captures! Amazing details in each.
You can see the intelligence in those eyes and you should feel honored to be so close (great shots, awesome detail) because they are seldom so trusting. I guess if you have the right biscuit ... :) Enjoyable post, Andrew ...
Andrea @ From the Sol
you are so right, stunning is the word, the details of their feathers are just fantastic and I love the first one that seems to be saying You there, whacha lookin at?
Hi Andrew!!!.. Wonderful pictures. Close-up and sharpness.. Thanks for your comment. Cheers!!!..
Wow, so close!
Wonderful shots Andrew, beautiful photos.
Fantastic photos of these handsome birds. How amazing to see them so close.
Great photos of an awesome looking bird. He would do well in a horror movie though.
Wow, these are fantastic, Andrew! Such regal birds! I love ravens. The first photo is spectacular!
These are excellent shots Andrew! What a powerful looking bird!
Now that a good final image - the bird reflected in the eye is wonderful.
Hobnobs - why pick any other biscuit!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
"Stunning" is the only word that fits Andrew. A fabulous bird when seen so close. Mostly I get distant views from the still very wild Ravens in these parts.
Beautiful birds photos!
Greetings, RW & SK
lol, almmost a little too close. :)
These are awesome shots, Andrew. I love these clever birds.
Hello Andrew..I am guessing that this is the post you wanted to use for Nature Notes since you linked two days ago.These are wonderful photos of your favorite walking area and I read above that you are having trouble. I am so sorry and I wonder what could be wrong. I am glad that the steroids have helped, but I hope you can some answers and of course your mobility back too... Michelle from Nature Notes..
Brilliant images Andrew..are these the birds that starred in Mr. Hitchcock's movie :))
Thanks very much to TexWisGirl for sharing your blog with me. Ravens are my bird love and these are just perfect pictures!
Cheers to you, too, for getting so close and gaining their trust.
Jo in Minnesota USA
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