A Year With The Ravens at Crystal Cove

[@MrEricLieber]

This must be the best Raven documentary on the internet.

[@theravendiaries]

Thank you Eric! originally we were going to make an actual made for theaters doc, but then in the 10 years I took to put it all together, the whole theater movie bit fell apart and the competition to even get it seen or distributed was ridiculous. So we cut back a bit and tried to make something simpler for everybody. So glad you enjoyed it!

[@JakeWitmer]

@@theravendiaries ...Surprised you couldn't get Netflix or a competitor to buy an edit from you. This is one of the best things on KZbin.

[@peterskove3476]

An hour and 19 minutes on just ravens... I struck gold. Thank you so much.

[@LunaticSpice]

If you want to earn a kids respect you just have to be willing to spend time with them and do what they like to do... such a lovely sentence many parent could learn from!

[@MyName-z8x]

Woke up to this on the tube. I had to start it over. Fantastic scenery, let alone the incredible live action. Videos like this should be played for every kid in school, along with the ABC's to let them know how we haven't evolved that far

[@sonjar1853]

You should have a PH.D in Covid ornithology! This video should win an award for outstanding videography, and for its rich content. Loved the Vivaldi!

[@theravendiaries]

Thank you Sonja for both your comments. These birds have provided a very unique insight into both relationships and life itself. Far beyond anything words can convey. I'm glad to see some of that got through in the film. This world certainly has some amazing things to offer those willing to look! Thanks for the encouragement and for appreciating it!

[@pedrohedgerow6262]

I have fed the crows,ravens,magpies and every bird which lets me know it is there daily for over twenty years,and I love them.I was so green eyed at the moment you coaxed the young raven onto your arm.Thank you so much,and Good Bless.

[@Tom_Baldwin]

I think it goes without saying, but just for the record "God Bless" everyone who does his work. I have my own personal story with an old girl crow I affectionately named Fred, lol because I thought she was a male, and she blocked at me one day while I worked under a car. She sound just like a chicken, and I came out from under the car expecting to see a chicken perched in the tree, but it was Fred, and I was so amused by her and we became very good friends, and I fed her daily, she would follow me 1/2 a mile down to a friend's house. Then she stopped coming over, I thought the worst had happen, then one day she came back with two youngsters with her, that's the day I knew Fred was a female, life is still good, with her sharing me with others of her kind, they really give me a lot of love & joy.

[@theravendiaries]

Welcome, thanks for sharing!

[@theravendiaries]

@@Tom_Baldwin Nice story thanks for sharing. I have a movie about a raven I raised to be wild "Bob, Huey & Me" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqHGXneoZ6Z9Z7s and I suspect I might have had a Henrietta instead of a Huey? : )

[@MasterDrawer101]

BRAVO ....BRAVO. SO WORTHY OF AN OSCAR FOR BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY.

[@theravendiaries]

I'll take the honest critic of of those who simply tell me they enjoyed over any award, any day. Thank YOU!

[@newhampguy]

The videos you want to comment the most on always seem to be the hardest to find words for

[@wendynoto4726]

I agree

[@Jettgirl77]

As soon as you said you found an orphan baby Raven, I knew you went down the same path I did when you found a baby bird and that's why I am here. Because Raven's have imprinted on me here in Toronto, Ontario, while they were engaging with other birds that know me well. I will come back to watch this. It's amazing how birds that imprint on us, will bring friends to us to show how we are good with them and we can help them get what they need. Once you learn calls they will use their calls to even call humans out of their homes. My Blue Jays, Robins, Hawks, Pigeons, they all do it where I live. I provide food even though we are not supposed to. I provide a birdbath, and clean fresh water every day, and clean it. Keeping clean water, helps birds stay clean from any parasites and viruses. This is why they come to humans with other pets. The wild animals know that those humans are animal friendly and have some kind of animal knowledge to keep them also clean, healthy. I hope my comment helps anyone that is into birdwatching and finds something that needs help. Your animal controls will always put down small animals and birds, your wildlife centres are all privately funded and take forever to get to you. They have a habit of putting small birds to sleep as well. There is many resources with bird breeders to help wild birds in the wild. Always quarantine sick animals from healthy ones, that's a given so that you are not spreading anything. I hope my tips help anyone that is out there and comes across something they want to help. Good Luck to all of you animal helpers, and watchers. Thanks for being a fellow animal appreciation person. There are many out there that hit our birds with broomsticks, mophandles from their balconies, I have witnessed this. So, if you see a bird with a low hanging wing, or it's wing or shoulder limping, please get it to help. Thanks.

[@digital1irishman]

Fantastic, I sat and watched the whole bit. I'm in Kansas and have been hoping to draw some crows into interactions on our property for two years. My health is crappy but my gardening girlfriend has been feeding all the birds that come around and we make sure there is water enough to go around. When the temp hits over 100 for a week or so the birds seem to like that we put fresh water out for them. In my life I have had a good deal of success having wild animals accept me as a neighbor. In Flushing Michigan living along side the Flint River we have a lot of wildlife. Deer, turkeys, racoons, beavers, woodchucks had all accepted my woodsy existence. It just feels so special when wild things treat you like a neighbor. Great work on your video production. I will try again next spring, good Lord willing to grant me the gift of 'present' living in the now time. We have drawn some crows in that regularly stop by but haven't had many good interaction as you have. Patients is a virtue and when it comes to nature, patients has its natural rewards. God bless and keep up the great work.

[@theravendiaries]

Thanks for the stories! A word about the crows, it takes sometimes years of patience, cause it will be a younger one that befriends, and you almost have to ignore them, in other words don't look and talk at them, just let them do their thing, till they trust you!

[@patmullenix7802]

Oh my goodness. What a wonderful post. I love the Corvids! We had 4 crow hatchlings in Savannah, GA that we watched grow up. Our yard was a certified backyard wildlife habitat and I would sit in my swing and they would chatter away with me. I was astonished how many different vocalizations they had. One day I heard one calling excitedly in a way I hadn’t heard before. I looked around first for a snake but saw nothing so I said “What’s wrong , buddy?” It chortled back and flew at something which turned out to be a large Barred Owl I hadn’t noticed. It was almost as if it was saying “Watch out you careless human. There’s danger here!” Such wonderful, intelligent birds. Thanks for your video!

[@kristimcgowandarkoscellard3126]

The raven recognizing you car is astounding and proof that these animals are just as intelligent as we humans are! I think humans like to tell themselves that animals don’t have emotions like they do or that they are not intelligent like humans are, so that they can eat them without feeling bad. Cheers

[@jillyannlovesjack1933]

This is awesome! I have a nice murder of crows who I have been feeding and talking to for about 4 years now. I am amazed at how people say they don't like them or they're ugly! It's mindblowing! I think they're so much fun to see every day! Just from learning naturally, I knew some things about the raven because of the common traits as the crow. For example, the babies with their bare legs and how the pink on their beaks are only on the young ones and will eventually turn black. The first one I got to know I named Shae. (Crow Shae, that is!) Hahahaha! Here in Florida, a lot of birds get shocked by the power lines. I think that's what happened to her, but she lived through it fine, save some feathers on her head and one of her feet was melted into a blob. She tends to hop a lot in the grass, but she gets around just fine and is definitely one of the leaders of the group of about 50 birds here year 'round! Obviously, I can talk about these precious animals as you can talk about yours! Lol! Take care and best wishes to you, your wife and your feathered brood!

[@theravendiaries]

It's nice to see that others have been successful in making "friends" with crows. My "murder" or crow neighbors are just too large of group to get to "know" just one or even a small family. They will be more than happy to just take food off my roof but they will not take the time to sit and befriend me the way I've been able to do with the ravens. Unfortunately, people think I'm not "fond" of crows (probably because I say it in the movie but that was just old movie story telling where you have to have a villain ... ) but they are just as fascinating to watch and enjoy as the ravens. The big difference is I just can't seem to get any that to want to spend time with me ... Thanks for sharing!

[@jillyannlovesjack1933]

@@theravendiaries Thanks for replying! Mostly, they include me in their morning calls to see where everyone is. Now they're laughing when I do and they just started "blowing me kisses." Well, kind of! One in particular will exchange "MUUAAH!" with me and its absolutely precious! They will keep saying it until I finish. Anyway, people think I'm crazy but I love being the house with all of the Crows! Anyway! Hahahaha! Take care and have fun with those awesome Ravens!

[@JesseP.Watson]

Dear Rick B., that was absolutely spectacular, I make films myself and imagine that must have taken an absurd amount of time to put together, I can only imagine how much footage you had to trawl through for all those segments, so, thanks very much for taking that time, even if it is a great passion. That was very, very interesting and informative, I'll never look at Raven in the same way again. I made a film recently in Ireland during which I had an encounter with a (now I must go and check the footage to confirm if it was a crow or raven) raven, I think, when I visited an ancient megalithic site at dawn, it swooped out of the mist as I was shooting, perched on one of the stones like something out of a cheesy fantasy film, 'cawwed' at me then flew off - a most astonishing encounter, a real gate-keeper of the site, it seemed to me. There was a large group nearby which watched me all day and it made me wonder whether I could tame one, because I live in a van and don't have enough room for a dog... I'd be interested to know your thoughts there if you have any, I wouldn't consider it if the fellow would be unhappy... He would be outside and could nest on the roof... heheh, crazy thought! The film mentioned is on my channel, with "away with the fairies" on the thumbnail, the birds feature quite strongly in it, if of interest... and that one appearing out of the mist is the highlight. Thanks again for that, I'm going to be having a chat with the crows and ravens I meet on the road now as I travel, in fact, it seems maybe I don't need to make a pet of one, I can just talk to them 'over the gate'. All the best, Jess.

[@BrendaCollinsraven62]

I lived and grew up with Ravens and I have to say EXCELLENT JOB

[@Iavregpat]

Wonderful movie! Thank you for sharing! I am a "raven lover". We had them nesting in a fir in our garden and it was so amazing seeing them growing and learning. I was surprised a morning with lots of noise and it was that they were cheering the first fly! The following year didn't have the nest close to my house but they were visiting.

[@_RayOfLight_]

What time in the morning ravens wake up ?

[@preston_playsgames]

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[@donaldmcdaniel3617]

I have no idea how to get a job

[@geronimo5537]

Absolutely loved watching this, it has shown us far more of the Raven than many documentaries. I enjoyed all the human similarities also expressed.

[@malcolmkohler5324]

P9

[@adamfox1669]

You sir ,are a true naturalist. Thanks for sharing this wonderful story

[@nicoxxl26]

This is a masterpiece! The Documentary, the background music, and the Science behind it, is amazing. The rational analysing of the behavier of this species is important for our understanding of their consciousness and even our own. Thank you for your time and effort to share the information you gathered over these years.

[@theravendiaries]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it. I don't think I'll ever stop being amazed by these birds! I have to share!

[@Ryder69girl]

👍

[@carolgarrett1786]

I agree! This was great. Thank you!

[@aliciapolo9344]

A beautiful , rich labor of love. What gift you have given us animal lovers!! Thank you for your generosity of spirit!!!

[@maggieattenborrow6725]

I loved every moment of this fascinating and lovely film. Thank you Rick Boufford fpr posting it on KZbin. xx

[@voodoodolly]

These mysterious, beautiful rascals are my number 1 favourite of all birds. Next is the magpie, then the blackbird....oh the beauty!

[@JoniSarahDuflo]

I love Vivoldi four Seasons is a classic. Thanks

[@lilaccilla]

I myself had a strange encounter with a raven in the late 1980 s . So I became very interested ever since then . Im pretty good at talking to them , and imitating some of the sounds . Once one of them came very close to me and made some sounds that were the extreme bass notes , like clunk-honk -click . It was such a deep sound that I felt it throughout my whole body . It was a very special and unique experience

[@b.a.31]

Thank you so much for an hour of joy ! I love ravens and I love Vivaldi. Dankeschön from Austria und best regards! Bernadette

[@MrPrestonmale68]

Came across your channel by complete accident and loved every minute of it. Thank you 😊

[@matze8019]

I wish this one had more attention. Amazing Documentary. Better then what BBC and Discovery do ;)

[@candysantillo3325]

This video just made my whole spirit smile or laugh out loud

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

This is the best video of this kind that I’ve ever seen! I’ve been fascinated with ravens and crows and have been trying to learn more and observe them near my home. I would love to have a relationship with them but I know this is hard. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to educate others about these beautiful birds

[@lilaccilla]

just now watching your rave diaries . I don't know if you have noticed the way a raven ruffles up its feathers on top of its head . and it makes them look like they have horns . I think its so comical and cute

[@sonjar1853]

I have no words. An absolutely stellar piece of work! I simply love ravens, and watching this video was so wonderful! When they fly it’s like poetry in motion! Their intellect is mind boggling, and makes ravens intriguing! Thank you for superb video!

[@DavidJohnson-nq9iu]

Thanks for your time, effort and insight. And thanks most of all for sharing.

[@donalddobson7568]

Incredibly awesome video and great narative!

[@pattyyuraitis5071]

Ty🙏 I am TRULY Amazed by these birds. They show up it seems where ever I go 🤗😊

[@alannohlgren]

Man, I love the rhythm of your production. If's been growing on me as I've slowly taken in your work on a year in the life of a corvus, or covidae Your photography is remarkably beautiful, whether it's of a young raven's early attempts at tricky flight manouvers, or a wide shot of the Pacific Coast wherein the birds thrive (especially those heartbreakingly beautiful sunsets!): Monsieur, felicitations & congrats on a documentary for the ages.

[@zeroxox777]

This is great - deserving of a wide viewership.

[@AffirmativeArtsOnTheRoad]

I just cannot thank you enough for this magnificent, beautiful video! You have opened my eyes and inspired me to pay more...far more, attention to ravens..birds...the natural world in general. I am a better person because of your generosity in making these videos! THANK YOU!

[@theravendiaries]

You are welcome!

[@Sunnyacres55]

Raven Party!!! Just heard ravens, went to check and 7 ravens arrived in the back pasture below the oak trees. I believe it is the ravens from the South and their fledglings. So excited. They all played on the ground for quite awhile. Another just flew in and landed above me when I clucked to her .. so we are back in business!!

[@carolwhelihan1514]

Thank you so much for this. I am a teacher, and have used this beautiful documentary for my students and for my own enjoyment of life science. My daughter recently moved to Los Angeles and I have told her about beautiful Crystal Cove. Thank you again for this lovely film.

[@theravendiaries]

You are welcome Carol. What part of the world are you in? What's the age of your students?

[@Angelbee111]

These birds never cease to amaze. Their intelligence is incredible, Just love them ❤️

[@klugermann5806]

Ein wunderbarer Film über die Raben der Rabenfamilie der Vögel!

[@joepublic6256]

Fantastic footage. I’m surrounded by crows in rural Sacramento. Trying to discern ravens. Own 10 pigeons and they are fascinating to learn from. Crystal Cove looks beautiful!

[@angryhedgehoglee6363]

Point Fermin way in San Pedro, the ravens have learned a lot flying among the rc gliders. They fly upside down, they do barrel rolls, and even the occasional big loop.😊

[@christianecarson4321]

WOW!!! That was absolutely wonderful!!! 🧡 I've been in love with all the Corvids since I was a little girl because a large black bird followed me and my family along the cliff tops above Dunkirk; when I stood still to watch it, it came and sat on my shoulder for many minutes. Dad said it was a jackdaw. Where I live now there are fields and woods in front of my windows and there's a very large flock of jackdaws who've been in the bell tower of our church ever since I moved here (Lancashire. UK) over 40 years ago, plus crows, rooks, buzzards, sparrow hawks, and currently 6 pairs of magpies in the woods. This year for the first time, we've had sightings of much larger black birds that we think/hope are ravens, but can't be sure until I get some new binoculars. Obviously we also have the usual country and garden birds as well as owls, bats, rabbits, squirrels, foxes, and a small family of Roe deer who stroll through the misty fields over there...life is never dull gazing out of my lounge window! BTW. I'm a violinist so adore your choice of music! I'll be heading off to watch the rest of 'theravendiaries' next! Thank you for these wonderful videos. SUBSCRIBED! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@CrueMagnon]

I was privileged to have a personnel tour of The Kortrite Center in Toronto, on a normally closed Sunday. Awesome! There were bobcats, lynx, armadillo, great horned owl, Exotic birds ETC. I was especially intrigued when she brought the raven out. She cocked her head to the side to get a better look at me and she was completely interested in me and sizing me up the entire time. She had to be the most intelligent animal on the site. I absolutely loved this video. Thank you for sharing!

[@theravendiaries]

Yes, I have to agree with you, the raven seems to be actually interested in people, and if you take the time to pay attention respond in a slow patient manner, that relationship can grow and expand to who knows what levels! That's why I love these birds! Thanks for sharing your experience and insight!

[@emiliekang1119]

Thank you for sharing this passion of ravens and the privileged connexion you’ve built with these gorgeous creatures. You’ve really capture beautiful moments through your work 💛

[@nikkid4890]

What an excellent documentary! And I'm loving the use of Vivaldis' 4 seasons as the music throughout each season. Very clever and well thought out. Of course, I adore all Corvids and cannot get enough of them too. Thank you for this masterpiece

[@ChildOfKingJesus57]

This was a wonderful documentary. I know very well how intelligent corvids are. God bless you!

[@theravendiaries]

Thank you and you too!

[@sarahsmith6878]

fab attempt at endearing these amazing birds. Thank you

[@emmaann7602]

I am an absolute bird lover! crows and ravens are my favorite bird! I live in San Diego and never knew about the ravens at crystal cove! Definitely taking a trip up to visit and watch these amazing birds ❤️❤️❤️ thank you For the awesome video

[@theravendiaries]

Give me some notice and perhaps I can meet you down there! Here's my time with the LA Times; spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/la-times-today/2020/06/11/-raven-rick--and-his-wild-raven-friends

[@bengtsamuelsson6273]

Great documentary about my favorite bird!

[@theravendiaries]

Mine too, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@AttilaSATAN]

This is wonderful piece of documentary.

[@bittybitty8233]

I hated to see it end !!! 🥺😨😰😥😢😭 Its SOO fascinating....Loved it.

[@Plant-Mama]

Always something to learn. I’m fascinated with a crow couple and their baby right now.

[@jimmysjamin1]

My goodness your never to old to learn you have taught me so much about Ravens and their habits. I truly enjoy Ravens so much and a chance to learn more about this majestic bird. As Poe put it in here stept a stately Raven, They really do command a presence thank-you so much for this tutorial and story.

[@theravendiaries]

I can't begin to tell how many hours I've spent with these birds over the past what 30 years? in all kinds of unique situations and I'm still learning! That's why I like em so much!

[@jimmysjamin1]

@@theravendiaries Well Thankyou for what you do your love in these birds says so much about you and your love for them just shines so bright in the work that you do. Bless you for that it just makes me want to go out and watch them all day lol 😆

[@TraianMotfolea]

Professionally done, I can see your passion for these wonderful birds: "Birds of the Light" or "Birds of the Sun", how the native people of all America revered them. I was "glued" to the screen for all length of the movie. Please keep doing this - it is obviously your passion - and bring in new aspects of their life, behavior and personality. Help change the pejorative the misconception of "Bird Brain/Intelligence/Mind". Thank you, teacher...

[@skivvy3565]

I Love videos of ravens and crows, either wild or the interactions and relationships formed when they interact with people. This is one of my favorites of all the videos I’ve stumbled across. What a treat. Thank you

[@lisabelle7553]

Thank you for sharing these wonderful birds with the world so they can be better appreciated. You have a great heart

[@paulwalsh2458]

We have plenty of Crows here in rural northeast PA but I only spied my first Raven here last year. We've had an uptick in every kind of native wildlife & invasive species in the last twenty ~ thirty years. But Crows were always with us. As I get older my awe for the behaviors of all these species grows. Some more than others.

[@rosebudadkins6803]

Very enjoyable! Great recording & storytelling. Thanks! “Sending you Ravens!” An Indigenous saying among some tribes. It’s meaning is for happiness, healing, safety whatever is needed.

[@theravendiaries]

“Sending you Ravens!” ... for happiness, healing, safety whatever is needed." Thanks, and to you and yours as well!

[@MinaCiellacet]

We just moved to Long Beach and are excited to head to CC to observe some ravens as well! Thank you for this comprehensive video

[@deni2622]

What a joy. Thank-you

[@AdiHughesGuitar]

Brilliant video, watched it all the way through. Love the dives, very "John Derry" like. Thanks for taking the time to document.

[@mamaboocee]

Wow! Just WOW! I have been interacting with my own backyard corvids - the blue jays! I learned SO much this summer from them and about them. Now I need to befriend the crows down at the walmart parking lot! And then ravens in the closest woods I can find - or the beach! Thanks for a great video! You can always tell an baby or a juvenile from an adult by the color of the inside of their beaks. Red is the color of inexperience (at least with grows I think...).

[@jadegoodell6226]

Can you just make a video per week for me?? I can't get enough and am so envious of your adventures. To touch on just ONE of my favorite parts of this, caching is my favorite thing to watch Cronk do. We had a huge crowd this weekend and I gave Cronk some treats and told them where he was going to go to cache but that he won't do it as I watch and they thought it was hilarious that he kept watching for me to peak around the corner and see where he was hiding it. He knows how to make people laugh for sure!

[@newroguescience8831]

Yes, they are just way too entertaining, thank you for sharing this! For those who want to know more about Jade's relationship with a 20 year old raven and watch it develop over time at Ogden's Nature Reserve in Utah, please consider subscribing to her channel at; kzbin.info/door/d_lhpF6uVR-RGIgXcw6ubA

[@jadegoodell6226]

New Rogue Science hey you rock!!! Thank you!

[@jadegoodell6226]

Oh wait. Just discovered this is you! Haha thanks all the same!

[@NanaVicki1]

Ravens here are considered very special. Long ago they believed that when a person passed that a Ravens will take the soul of the person that passed. They are so smart!

[@lorriecarrel9962]

This was a treat,thank you for this and thank you for being loving to them

[@LostHorizon52]

You have really captured the depth of these fascinating beings, thanks so much :)))

[@tanjabishop613]

Loved watching this doco!

[@PhotoGearFun]

What a wonderful film! Thank you so much for your dedication and for sharing this amazing footage and information. I love bird watching and bird photography hopefully one day I can study birds like you have done here.

[@colonialjim9154]

I’ve been seeing more and more Ravens in southern New England lately. One even sparked up a conversation with me when walking out of my sons school. Wasn’t sure if it was just an abnormally large crow until I heard the “kronk” and other vocalizations. Never saw bald eagles or ravens when I was a kid. Not unusual to see either these days. Great video!

[@lindahardy3083]

Thank you so much, I have enjoyed your videos .

[@sanjuska.01]

Oh and I love the black, feathered Stuka dive bombers. Amazing aerial display

[@abhityagi6562]

Informative, professional documentary 👍

[@EQ_EnchantX]

Wow, great video. I have started trying to befriend some crows with food while I am out and about and I stumbled on this video. They are so intelligent it is amazing. Thanks so much for making this wonderful video! I learned so much about these birds that I had no clue. Keep up the great work!

[@sanjuska.01]

Loved this video. Very well done. Gorgeous birds and I very much respect the fact that you only help out with food sources they would find themselves. I'm sure it's very tempting to bring bird snacks to the beach but this way, its better for them to learn. Very well done video!

[@cyndifoore7743]

I’ve really enjoyed this video, I find birds fascinating and I’m going to try to get down there next time I visit my family in California. Thank you for the acknowledgement of our Lord and Creator!

[@rezdog75]

Enjoyed your video. Made me fondley remember the crows and I had once rescued. I also rescued a Stellars Jay and hand raised him. He was quit the character. He would come back to visit years after he was released. Very inteligent animals.

[@bananaaaaaa]

Thank you for such an amazing movie. It's truly amazing! It could be played in cinemas. Thank you, thank you!

[@williambock1821]

Have a raven family at our house who’s been here for as long as I can remember. They have one or two chicks every year as far as I can tell. They have one this year. They’re very fond of sitting outside my window at 5am and yelling,”I’m NOT A CROW!!” until I either get up or throw something at them 😆 Ive never found their nest. Prolly somewhere in the woods across the street. They really like our yard. Saw one land in the middle of it and start eating something. When I checked it out after he left I found an anthill in the middle of a half acre yard covered in grass. I have no idea how it was visible to the raven from the sky!

[@theravendiaries]

Yes, even the wild ones can be very interactive, playful and great teasers! Keep watch of that section of ants sometimes they will do what some call anting, where they sit and let the ants crawl all over them and eat the mites and parasites the ravens can't get! Thanks for sharing!

[@billcur3654]

So intelligent and precious. God is wonderful

[@angelabyker1587]

Such fascinating birds and you tell their story so well! Very entertaining!

[@PodeCoet]

Of all the channels I've subscribed to, this is by far my favorite

[@BoJo5066]

Thank you soo much for this movie. I have been fascinated by both crows & ravens for as long as I can remember. When my daughter, Miracle, was about 10 months old, her crib was by the window. (She has the name Miracle for a reason. Animals flock to her). At that time frame there was a flock of ravens, not crows, that would perch on the porch roof just outside of Miracle's 2nd story bedroom window every morning. They made their sounds and did their thing. There was always this one raven that would stand right at Miracle's window and gently peck at it. I would get up in the mornings and often times find Miracle standing up in her crib at the end where the window was as she was looking at the raven and talking baby talk to it. It would move about entertaining her. This went on for awhile until she got big enough to climb out of her crib and we had to put her in a big kid's bed. I don't remember ever seeing the ravens after that. It was as if that raven was there just to enteract with Miracle for that time period and then they moved on as a family when the time was right. During my pregnancy with Miracle I kept seeing ravens everywhere I went which was unusual. One would expect to see crows and other birds in my location but we dont normally see ravens for whatever reason. That year that I was pregnant with Miracle I saw flocks of ravens everywhere. I never did understand what it all meant. I still am not sure why Ravens were near me & later on to her at that time. She is now grown up and she too has a fascination with both crows & ravens. Animals love her and feel at ease around her. She has so many differant kinds of pets and has befriended outdoor animals too just like myself, my dad and my grandpa all have. She has rescued animals and nursed them back to health. Some day I hope to find out our/her connection to ravens. It isn't anything bad. I once had a vision-dream that the raven-mocker was trying to take my children but I was able to free them. That was years ago and I don't think it has anything to do with actual real ravens in any way. Real ravens have not brought us any harm. They are Creator's creation not a curse. Thank you soo very much for sharing your love of ravens with the world so that we too could gain more understanding about them. 💜🙂🌻

[@DonineH]

So fascinating! Ravens are such smart, playful and interesting creatures. You have a lovely way with these delightful birds!

[@kslinaz5668]

Oh my gosh, the "couple's territories" it's like a residential area, how interesting and funny.

[@theravendiaries]

Yeah, each has about a square mile in some of the most expensive property in the entire world. Some of the homes just half mile inland are 40 million plus and the yard is much smaller and they aren't beach front! Sometimes it's who you know. : )

[@JakeWitmer]

@@theravendiaries LOL ...they're politically inclined.

[@priscascheele8551]

So inspiring.. what a beautiful connection you have with these amazzing beings✨✨✨ 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@jessicaroberts835]

Thank you so much. My first raven group started when I rescued a fledgling from my pool. When I moved a couple hundred miles away I made friends with another group in Pahrump, NV. I love seeing you and yours, it makes my heart happy. I did think groups of juveniles were called gangs. Not sure where I read that. Again, thank you for sharing this.

[@jaffasholva7738]

They sure can talk. Have the privilege to work with a couple. My favourite word is delicious. Awesome video. Very informative and great footage. They put on a good show for you lol

[@Jaroningo]

this is top class documentary! lov' them birds.

[@liliaaaaaaaa]

Thank you for sharing. Your raven diaries film was really beautifully and naturally put together and a lovely way to get to know these intelligent and fascinating birds, as well as an amazing bit of coastline where they live. Wow those whales, dolphins, bobcats, coyotes and wolves. You've got it all there. I came across your diaries after researching birds, bird language, bird intelligence and recently focusing on corvids recently online. In real life I've started feeding birds, primarily pigeons with a few crows beginning to join in the picnic in my home town in the UK. As they get to know me and trust me, I get to experience their curiousity too. The pigeons are much more friendly and approachable but I've seen the crows following me around and calling when they see me just they tend to hang back until after the pigeons have fed and I've stepped away before venturing forwards for a poke around. So naturally I wanted to know more about these feathered friends who likewise are showing curiousity about me. Interestingly during my online research, I found ravens are some of the best linguists and communicators with corvid brains and communication skills at the top of the avian evolutionary tree. This led me to find your video. Greetings from the UK, where we have ravens but they are few and far between. In response to a subject you bring up regarding how you documented your birds in primarily a friendly companioniable way following their lives rather than following the methodology of science. One of the things I'd say about the scientific studies of bird in particular corvid intelligence I've seen so far online that I've noted, is actually how slow it is for their community to evolve and elaborate and move on to new territory once they've discovered the birds can do "something". The current experiments I've seen all around the world seem to be so slow, repeating the same themes in different locations, I presume in order to get consensus, rather than to seek new and unique innovative approaches. One experiment from Cornell university for example that took place over 10 years on crow family language, recognition and memory including collective family memory, involved tracking down a crow that had migrated from the campus to an inner city environment with the addition of a radio tracker on its back. After finding it eventually all they did was to put on a mask that they'd used to scare its parents to find the bird did a warning call when it saw it. Was that it, after 10 years and maybe a million dollars in research funding? I felt sad for both the scientists and the bird that there was no positive recognition between the 2 parties once they were reunited after all that time and effort on behalf of scientific research, with the bird condemned to continue wearing the radio tracker for the rest of its life just for the sake of a crow call saying it didn't like people wearing scary masks. Was that it? With your story, when you found the white kneed raven in the park you recognised from earlier at the seashore, after not seeing it for maybe a year, it seemed clear he recognised you and greeted you. That was so cute and heart felt too and showed you'd been a true companion to these birds when in their company. Blessings for you and all your friendships with the winged ones in your domain wishing you all the best. 😊✌

[@theravendiaries]

Thank you for your post , comments and insights! It's funny I was trained in school for a marine biology degree, I quit and moved on the the restaurant biz after finding Mr. Cousteau had made marine science so popular jobs were scarce. But in the restaurant industry I got a hands on phsycoligy lesson on behavior. People forget, when they are in a restaurant they spill the beans on everything, and it's not like telling a bartender what you want them to hear, we heard what the sibling souse, friend or family member pried out of the person they knew well. If I wrote a book I'd be killed for all I could leak, however, getting to see and hear the real "you" started my on a curiosity mission for behavior in general. Somehow I got a crow and then a raven both who needed some sort of temporary protection for a while. Working with these 2 wild animals, as opposed to the normal dog, cats, fish reptiles and such we can have as pets, gave me an eye opening "need to know" about all animals. Then came the exposure to the big cats, bears, wolves, dolphins, orcas, whales and all sorts of exotics, and I began a learning adventure that will never end. I spend time and share the ravens because they stay in pretty much the same square mile area for decades. I need no special equipment, just a camera, to tract them. I talk with the researcher at Lime Kiln Park in Washington every time I go up there, and the monies, time and equipment that are needed to tract Orcas is quite the different story. So I feel very fortunate I get to do what I do. It's always a pleasure to know others enjoy it! One of these days I've got to get back to the UK. One, to visit the ravens at the Tower, the other is see if I can visit your newer celebrity Fable! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJWWlYKXop57nZY Thanks again!

[@Leehensman]

Fantastic video, here is one for your bucket lists come and visit the Queens ravens and ravenmaster at the Tower of London, amazing birds.

[@patricialong5767]

I LOVE ravens and crows! So smart and clever!

[@goofeymaloofey]

Thank you so much for all you share. Absolutely special.

[@eugenekellum7758]

Thank you for sharing.I wish I had Ravens and or Crows come into my yard. I'm lucky just to see a few crows flying overhead.

[@kalaysia77]

I loved this ‼️. Will be checking out the crows and ravens here in Petaluma ... thank you so much.

[@theravendiaries]

I'm assume Petaluma California? If so, as an ex-restauranteur, your town's foodie reputation (farmers markets, produce, poultry etc) should be a draw to plenty of ravenous ravens!

[@relesthesia111]

So phenomenal! Thank you so much for your diligence with these amazing corvids and sharing all you have learned of them! 💜🖤💙 "Never two pairs of ravens on one estate" as they say, so how these families interact and share territory is mind blowing.. Sweet barrel roll / bomb footage!!!

[@relesthesia111]

Best Raven Documentary to date! 💙🖤💜

[@filmactorgordwelke]

Rick: Really fantastic, awe inspiring and World-Class cinematography! Really enjoyed what we had time to watch. Thanks so much Rick (Gordon & Leona from Toronto, Canada)

[@tailspikes]

Spectacular video, I love your channel and the passion you have for these creatures. It's a shame you are not making money off of it.

[@duchessofdark]

Thank you SO MUCH for making this film! What an amazing experience you have had studying these wonderful and vibrant birds. ❤️❤️🙏🏼

[@sharonward4766]

Awsesime documentary! Great music! So obvious you love what you do! Thank you ever so much.

[@wendynoto4726]

HALLELUYAH I learned a lot about these Ravens and also can apply it to everything their character through their behavior this was magnificent to me thank you

[@theravendiaries]

You are welcome, and thank you for the encouragement!