Almost exactly three years ago, on April 8th, 2009, I had the opportunity to photograph an unusual Raven. The Raven, feeding on some scraps of meat behind the House, was missing half of its bottom beak. An unusual site to be sure, but it seemed to be suffering no ill effects from the injury or deformity.
Today I discovered just how successful the bird has been, for it has evidently survived the past three years quite nicely. We were heading out for a drive, and after dropping Hilary off at a friend's I noticed a Raven sitting on an oil tank stand. It seemed co-operative so I lowered the window and snapped a few shots. As I did, I noticed that it was Ol' Halfbeak.
Here is a nice shot of the handsome bird.
And here is one showing his weak chin.
Nice to see him still kicking around.
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Huzzah for Ol’ Halfbeak!
I just think it’s neat to have a characteristic that allows you to identify him years later. Who knows what other ravens you’ve photographed multiple times, unknowingly?
Rather intriguing…..and almost exactly 3 years to the day too.
Huzzah indeed Michael.
A great many I’d suspect Fawn. Some can be supposed as probably the same birds, such as the pair whose nest I photograph every year. It would be nice to have the ability to discern individual birds, as they no doubt can.
Its the Easter Corvid Darcy! Its just not leaving chocolate.
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