Fable the Raven | Q&A - Answering your questions!

[@wingsandwildlands]

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[@rudymarleyaskit4573]

Subbed.. She is amazing.. Ps The info you gave was great .. those statistics showing 80% of wild birds of prey perish in the 1st year is something to think about.. the reality of nature and all that.. Thank you your dedication to these animals is clear .

[@heatherwilson3454]

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[@bobross4973]

@@heatherwilson3454 How are you doing today?

[@bobross4973]

I was just thinking about you and your family You can get a good idea to the Faith and reasons for you to be able to go to the store and get some rest of the day

[@fishingwithcotto2318]

Falconry And Me I enjoyed this video! Don’t feel like you have to explain yourself to anyone, it’s obvious that you love and care for these birds. I enjoy your videos and have learned a lot, and now when I’m out fishing I notice and appreciate birds more!

[@lukewoolley3164]

The fact she flies off and still comes back every time shows how much she must love where she is, people are too quick to judge.

[@treborironwolfe978]

Fable is trying *SO HARD* to decipher the strange sounds and body language of her primate friend.. Notice how much attention she is focusing on the hand movements here.. (08:24)

[@OttawaOldFart]

NO NO NO people love to judge, they live for it. Sad really.

[@v0Xx60]

@mike lefty idiot comment.

[@OttawaOldFart]

@mike lefty ?

[@theresilientspud]

@@treborironwolfe978 absolutely! You can see the cogs turning in her brain! "What does that mean? Hmm?" Shes so inquisitive, it's such a treat to watch.

[@moonboogien8908]

Telling this woman to let her raven go into the wild is like someone telling me to let my husky go and survive in the wild. Sometimes people can have a big heart, but a small brain. This human/animal relationship seems legit and very special. You do good work. Thanks for the videos and showing us something unique.

[@eaglestdogg]

I think it's people caring about animals but only repeating what they hear like "don't take wild animals home as pets" without understanding the underlying topic in any detail. People are told not to take wild or exotic/non-domesticated animals as pets because it would generally hurt the animal and the people doing so are very unlikely to know how to care for it properly. People only hear or think about the instruction itself, not the reason behind it, so the repeat it without understanding that it's not because captive animals inherently have a worse life than wild ones. They don't understand that experts who actually know a lot about the species and can keep it in a safe way, properly care for it, and entertain it can care for animals in captivity with the animals living safer and happier lives than their wild counterparts.

[@dominickthompson7605]

@@eaglestdogg That's called being stupid. You are not to just repeat what you hear or simply judge according to your preconcieved ideas. You are to evaluate things based on facts and logic. If you've only heard "Don't take animals out of the wild" and THINK that is true, why did you never confirm this? Hearsay is hearsay. I don't see this as "big hearts" I see this as a modern problem due to societal influences where people are so brainwashed to the point they value animals and nature over humanity. If you stay online long enough you'll see tons of post of people saying humans are worthless, we should kill people to maintain population control, they would hesitate to kill a dog vs a human being, people should die who hunt animals, people like this woman are sick or immoral, Earth would be better without humanity. These kind of sentiments are widespread and exist on this odd line between near nature and animal worship placing nature and animals above human life. Anyone thinking like this is disgusting to me. If my dog dies, sure I will miss my dog, but my dog is not my daughter and never will be. Humans have infinite more value than animals and I care not what weird beliefs people hold to the contrary. It's our job to maintain the enviornment and treat it well while gathering knowledge about it to use it and assist and when peoole fail to do that, educate and direct not turn to evil. People like this woman are great.

[@diamonddog2638]

Even a wild animal can't be sent back into the wild sometimes. Animals who are rescued and taken to recovery aren't allowed to return to the wild if they've grown too attached or too dependant to human care, along with other various reasons. They'd practically die the moment they're re-released. This is most often seen in younger animals who have been abandoned, lost, or their mother or family, because they don't have enough life experiences to understand what's normal and what's not. A new environment could quite literally kill them which is why animals are often reintroduced to what would have been their normal lifestyle slowly before sending them back, IF they're even able to be sent back.

[@angeliparraguirre7329]

@@dominickthompson7605 jesus crist i don't know what is going on. You went on such a rant. I don't know who hurt you or what youth or idealist annoyed you to the last straw but kindly just agree to disagree on something that the commenter said instead of using a strawman, and an unrelated one no less, to express your view. 🤧

[@anouarkrassimovich7481]

although i felt like agreeing 100%, i still have a doubt : this bird is bred. OK. But is it a good thing to breed animals that are not endangered? Is she not stimulating a business which should not even exist in the first place?

[@johnwrath333]

Edgar Allen Poe's " The Raven " would be alot more fun if the raven said " boop boop " instead of " nevermore "

[@philip2595]

Or Mwhaa

[@nickphipp1949]

Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door! Quoth the Raven “boop boop.”

[@SolaGratia.]

So funny. Watching Fable (ironically) makes that story make much more sense to me. I never knew Ravens could talk, but certainly Poe must have known it. Really fascinating stuff.

[@lisabuchanan4188]

@@nickphipp1949 Haaaaaahahaha! Gold :)

[@30noir]

Then this ebony bird beguiling my sad fancy into smiling, By the grave and stern decorum of the countenance it wore, “Though thy crest be shorn and shaven, thou,” I said, “art sure no craven, Ghastly grim and ancient Raven wandering from the Nightly shore- Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night’s Plutonian shore!” Quoth the Raven “Boop boop.”

[@PrincessAshly]

Some people: "How dare you give this bird care, safety, and a constant food supply!" Me, an intellectual: boop boop

[@Dragongamer2382]

boop boop

[@ronnychristenjoyer6778]

xD

[@ThePotatoSapien]

b o o p b o o p

[@lordcerrousV]

MUAH

[@ornithologydude8649]

Your intellectual superiority to einstein is amazing

[@LisaBeergutHolst]

Scientists: We may never know what dinosaurs sounded like Fable, a dinosaur: "Boop boop"

[@maripmg]

*clicks* boop boop WHA

[@brandanguillory4397]

omfg i am dieing!! this was soooo hilarious!! LOL

[@l.zevicreations]

Perfection

[@johnhardin4358]

The body structure of the birds is the dinosaur in miniature. Good question what they sounded like. I think your average raven is smarter than the Tyrannosaurus Rex was. God knows what they sounded like.

[@leetlebob8203]

@@johnhardin4358 i believe there was a study that showed dinosaurs not having vocal chords so likely just hisses and growls

[@ProjectFlashlight612]

Look at the bird's glossy coat and shiny beak, her gleaming eye, her happy vocalizations and affection towards her human. And you are trying to tell me this animal does not have a superb life?

[@rogerjones332]

Most astute observation 👍

[@ofthedarknessthemoonlight5412]

Yeah, she's a pretty happy bird, I'd say. She looks lovely, healthy, and happy. I've been so happy, myself, to watch these Fable videos. By the way, great name. The only better one I've encountered is from Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. The character of Death has a raven companion named Quoth. Thanks again. You make me want to move to the UK... as if any other country will let us in. I sure wouldn't. 😷

[@melanielynnification]

I couldn't agree more! You can tell she's very happy and you see how much she loves being with you! Fable is such a very beautiful glossy black color! Love her fuzzy feathery crown too! You are an amazing person for helping and studying these awesome creatures! Thank you so much! Boop boop! 💕

[@ProjectFlashlight612]

@@melanielynnification A lovely happy bird

[@melanielynnification]

@@ProjectFlashlight612 indeed! 💕

[@Triztan411]

Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but some of them are not well informed unfortunately. That raven looks happy and healthy, take good care of it and all of your birds :)

[@danielburgess7785]

“You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant.” ― Harlan Ellison

[@caseyjude5472]

Unfortunately those who are the least informed tend to make the loudest (& most unpleasant) noises. Like, if you think she’s making the noises, maybe google up some other raven videos & check if all the handlers are all amazing ventriloquists. Who can all make the same amazingly perfect raven noises, completely undetected. But no one else does, as perfectly, including actual ventriloquists. I mean, they have the internets, likely in their pocket. They can look up anything. Sigh.

[@gerardoarellano7698]

I was gonna say that looks like a happy, thriving bird!

[@Triztan411]

@@danielburgess7785 I like that quote.

[@WilbertLek]

Opinions are like assholes; everbody has one and they all stink. I'd rather KNOW and UNDERSTAND as much true things and as few untrue things as possible. FACTS! SCIENCE! The rest is young flat earth creationist claptrap.

[@ravh4881]

Lady: Explains the complexities and intelligence of ravens. Fable: bœp böôp WÆH PÖP

[@jn2898]

the sound that something living makes is not the measure of its intelligence DUH

[@LightlessLunala]

@@jn2898 when the irony of contrast wooshes over

[@smokey2471]

@@LightlessLunala 😂😂👍

[@rectify2003]

😀

[@grindelston5968]

Neither is the the writings of a living person, I hope you realise the irony of your comment

[@the117doctor]

I want the boop boop as a notification sound. "boop boop!"

[@ant-1382]

Good one

[@mugglescakesniffer3943]

lol is that a reference to the latest Doctor Who? the 117th Doctor?

[@the117doctor]

@@mugglescakesniffer3943 no it's a reference to both Doctor who in general and john-117 the Master Chief from the Halo series

[@mugglescakesniffer3943]

@@the117doctor that is cool.

[@troy1572]

Yes please "boop boop" ringtone as merch please 😂

[@redrose-wb4bw]

The condition of Fables feathers tells me that she’s a wonderful, healthy bird. She’s beautiful, I love how she fluffs her head feathers. You are doing a great job with her.

[@sherrihinton8567]

She has a beautiful hairdo

[@QuintessentiallyEssential]

Exactly and look at the size of her! Lol I dont think she starving Haha shes a beauty!

[@theresilientspud]

Me too! Floof for days! I just want to cuddle her, shes adorable. (While avoiding that beak .. you dont mess with a beak like that 😬)

[@Jo1066milton]

I've just had to remove my cat from my laptop. She is fascinated by Fable and has been scratching at the screen and looking behind it for the bird,

[@ldruide]

Same here lol

[@hannasylph3400]

My cat does this when she sees or hears animals on my phone. She will come running and jumping from another room! Then she rubs her face and whiskers on it and meows. Lol

[@fardareismai4495]

Our cat is too dumb for that. She doesn't even recognize me on a screen, let alone a bird😂

[@hannasylph3400]

@@fardareismai4495 I wouldn't assume the cat is dumb!! She obviously knows the difference. I'm sure when you or another animal is in her space she is well aware. She trusts her senses which aren't there when its the computer!

[@fardareismai4495]

@@hannasylph3400 yeah, that might be it. Don't worry, I'm just calling her dumb out of habit, she's the sweetest companion I could wish for and I love her very much, she just doesn't seem to understand or refuses to engage with screens.

[@pondermedia]

I am so impressed by the way you handled the haters. These birds are fortunate to have you as their caretaker. Beautiful work.

[@luzgarcia2649]

Muy hermoso

[@MysteryViv]

I'd like to see what she steals and brings back as treasure.

[@travistouchdown2222]

MysteryViv amén bruhda , would love to see that too

[@jakhaughton1800]

MysteryViv Most corvids steal bright colourful or shiney objects. Jackdaws are known to have jewellery in their nests.

[@littleloohoo1678]

Ooooo I was wanting that too!!!

[@ProjectFlashlight612]

Pound coins...packets of crisps...frozen chickens from Asda...

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

she stole my heart. don't think that's considered treasure tho

[@Dewoy1]

Most impressive thing to me is how someone can hold themselv together so well answering those silly questions so nicely. Some peoples lack of common sense is terrifying. I just keep telling myself they were very young (hoping).

[@KutWrite]

Yes. Ironic that those people talk about freedom from their own prison of ignorance.

[@alsocupcakes8885]

I thought many of these questions were fairly reasonable! I myself, had wondered about the metal bars on Fable’s windows, and I had no idea that ravens could be captive bred! I just thought she might’ve been a rescue that couldn’t be released into the wild. It’s also a sad world we live in, where an ‘exotic’ animals irresponsibly kept just to show off online, aren’t uncommon (Sonia Sae’s vegetarian fennec fox, anyone?). Though I’m very glad that this here was not the case.

[@bern9642]

There is nothing wrong with wanting to know more. We were all once all ignorant of something

[@uberpsyko]

@@alsocupcakes8885 the dumb one was that some people thought she was making all of the Ravens sounds -_-

[@Fawful-bg5zf]

@David Harrell hey! I'm a teem. Don't judge! :)

[@2ndmoon]

The way she puts her head on your face like a kitty just makes my heart melt 🥺🥰🥰 you can tell she really loves you so much

[@sadisticnerm]

YES! I was like PET THE KITTY!!!!!!!!! wait.....

[@monkofmayhem1373]

But it’s a flying cat who says boop boop lol

[@Symbioticism]

It's pretty interesting how Fable puffs up her head feathers to try to get attention

[@jetsetuk]

I am not an expert by any means least, but in one of the previous videos (the one introducing Fable - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJWWlYKXop57nZY timestamp: 0:44) Fable was asking for fuss on her head just the same way she did here, with the explanation that Fable "loves to have her head fussed..." so it's not exactly attention she's seeking but some fuss and scritchies in her favourite place! Hope that helps... but yeah, watching the interaction of handler and bird is pretty fascinating, and has taught me a few things I didn't already know about ravens... :o)

[@FazartOrganization]

@@jetsetuk What do you think fuss is? Attention. Lol

[@jetsetuk]

@@FazartOrganization No, in terms of behaviour Fuss or being petted, is not in the same boat as seeking attention... Attention is what you're seeking with your comment... lol

[@FazartOrganization]

@@jetsetuk Riiiiiight.

[@tupecktherappingparrot4345]

JetsetUK also birds preen their pin feathers when they molt. But one area they cannot preen themselves is their head, which is why you see so many pet and captive birds wanting head scritches. Hope that helps! With cockatoos they get REALLY into their head scritches & our girl loves her head preening with mommy.

[@JunipersGarden]

I'm sorry people are so narrow-minded and judgmental. You're doing great things. I love your sweater, btw.

[@colleenkielbowich4079]

Education is the key. Thank you for for helping the birds and us 🕊

[@lir3379]

Exactly! Three for three. I thought it only my weird spinner/knitter eye that would pick up on the sweater.

[@nthgth]

That _is_ an awesome sweater

[@jandejager7673]

It is very unbelievable how judgemental and petty some people can be. They fail to realise that research is a vital part in the long run to preserve beautiful species like the raven.

[@albertpuig6273]

Honestly, anyone who watches your videos can see that this bird is well taken care of and happy. You definitely have a bond with her, she's so fond of you.

[@Desklamp1234]

I fed a crow that was on my window sill once. It came back and gave me a small clump of tinfoil lol.

[@macabrecreation1067]

hahahaha

[@ccc3696]

Sounds like it wanted to bring back a shiny gift lol❤. I remember years ago on the news a little girl and her mother did the same, they would feed the crows in their backyard and the crows would bring back all kinds of gifts. She had a huge collection of gifts from a paperclip to earrings, all kinds of cool little gifts. Crows are awesome.

[@macabrecreation1067]

@@ccc3696 cool I should try feeding crows at our backyard, and wait for gifts

[@jesusmysavior3552]

Jake Shire 😄

[@daveslow84]

That's true love! :D

[@gabrielcristiandelaprada4082]

So sorry you're going to have to accept that your Raven is far more intelligent than most of your viewers

[@xryanv]

I get that you're trying to be humorous, however literally anyone who can even speak a full sentence of any kind is more intelligent than this bird. Sometimes people actually think these things about animals, however that is because of anthropomorphism.

[@ofthedarknessthemoonlight5412]

@@xryanv you know, that's a pathetically stupid remark. "Anthropomorphism" is the expectation that an animal's behaviour means the same as a similar behavior in a human. But our incredibly species-centric way of viewing the world is ending. The study of animal INTELLIGENCE, as opposed to "behaviour," wherein one of the assumptions was that NOTHING was smarter than us, is growing all the time. Behaviourists have, for years, used foolish and ineffective tactics. Those studying animal INTELLIGENCE have learned, among other things, that taking another species away from its natural environment, requesting that it learn a human-centric task it finds meaningless, often reducing its food in order to make it more likely to respond to a food reward, and keeping it captive, sometimes solitary, in a lab - all tactics used by behaviorists - are just ways of stressing it out enormously and often shortening its lifespan. We wouldn't expect humans to learn under these conditions, why expect it of other species?This is why behaviourists usually garner little or no information about actual intelligence. We have also learned that our rather childish thinking about the brain has been incorrect. Intelligence is actually tied to synaptic activity, which has ZERO to do with brain size. (Our big idea. Of ciurse.) And you have to ask yourself this: we think we're so great because we've learned to manipulate our environment instead of learning to live within it. Congratulations! WHO'S wrecking their only home, making it unliveable? Who's overpopulating like rodents, without the predators that rodents have? And if we're only going to test animals with human concepts, fine. Let's do the same with you. Can you calculate a trajectory that will enable you to bring down an antelope? Can you grasp the refractory nature of water well enough to leap out of it and catch an insect, or, better yet, bring it down with spit? Can you swim at 40 mph through a cave or complex reef system without hitting anything? Can you sense the Earth's magnetic lines? Hear a mouse beneath the snow? No, you cannot. Animals are not the same as humans. But they are incredibly complex, they are still interrelated with their worlds in a non-destructive way - for example, only HUMAN predators create extinctions - and, we are learning as we finally try to, they are ALL smarter than you think. ALL. Humans, with their utter inability to grasp the results of their actions, their lack of control, their violence and destructiveness, really aren't all that. After all, being able to kill a thing does not make you more intelligent than it. I'm betting I could have a more interesting conversation with most corvids than with most humans. The challenge isn't if we can teach it to talk like us. Why should it? If we want to learn what animals think and feel, we need to learn THEIR languages. The tiny grasp that we currently have has brought us any number of revelations already. Don't be so sure you're smarter than a raven. It just isn't required to be interested in your idea of intelligence.

[@xryanv]

@@ofthedarknessthemoonlight5412 TLDR but are you saying you think there are animals smarter than humans...

[@sindeyderooij3496]

This constant competition for who is smarter is really so last paradigm. Let's just recognise all creatures' own unique intelligence without this childish comparing. It is high time to grow out of that nonsense. To me human is least intelligent until the majority has reconnected and is respectful and appreciative of Mother Nature and her animals who always unconditionally guide us if we only find the humbleness to be open to receiving their guidance. Mutch as I hope our species makes it through because I do see the tremendous potential for good, the earth and the animals as it stands are so much better off without us. The arrogance of our species is sickening. But the potential to better ourselves and return harmony with nature and animals gives me hope and relief from the shame I feel for being part of the human animal species. I root for the human but only if human including myself does right by the planet and her wonderful wise beings. It makes me proud when I see the good that a lot of people do for animals and Mother Earth and let's do more of the good things. We are so blessed to get to experience life on this planet which could be a paradise, heaven on earth if we make the right choices collectively as a species.

[@ofthedarknessthemoonlight5412]

@@sindeyderooij3496 i COMPLETELY agree. Unfortunately, I'd say ¾ of the world is still engaged in that paradigm. I have to refer to it if I'm going to speak in defense of other animals. We are EXTREMELY arrogant about our own place here on Earth and our relationship to other species. As long as we view them as inferior, it enables us to continue using them as we wish. We convince ourselves that animals do not feel pain, fear, loss, and joy. We also convince ourselves that they have minimal connection to their offspring and non-human companions - we prefer to view, say, a mother cat's return to a burning house to collect her babies, as "instinct," rather than love. The minute we start to recognize these emotions in other species, we are forced to address the extent to which we provide them with incredibly negative experiences. And we begin to have to confront our own stupid belief that we are for some reason the center of the universe, the most important thing here on our planet. When, of course, we act like a virus and are in the process of killing our host. I also would be saddened to lose all the human potential for good, and potential positive change our species could make, but I have to admit that it doesn't look good for us. We are completely blinded by our arrogance and fear. Because think how much we'd have to change if we truly acknowledged the equality of other species. EVERYTHING has its own brand of intelligence, and we demonstrate our ignorance when we assume that only the human brand of intelligence is "real." And yet, if you examine our behavior as a species, it's not particularly impressive. By our own standards, we do not demonstrate intelligence. I can only Imagine how stupid we must look to every other species on Earth.

[@twowheelsonmywagon9814]

My only experience with a Corvid is when I found a Magpie in my kitchen trying to fly off with a frozen Pork chop.

[@rachellemarie9291]

Two wheels on my wagon 😂😂

[@teacupkitten7077]

I usually get magpie visitors everyday... but I'm sick of birdpoop all over my balcony, no more foodscraps from me 😂

[@dougiequick1]

Personally once she already had claimed it? If it were too big to haul off I simply would have cut it down till she could handle it ...well earned! TOTALLY worth it to me just for the memory!

[@thepaganapostate3208]

@@dougiequick1 Same... I kind of hate it that that happens with dogs too, so often. If a dog or cat, or bird, has claimed a meat (and it's safe for them to eat it-ie. frozen and not given sauces, etc that would be harmful to them and something they would likely eat if they found it in the wild-ie. wild versions of their species or related species- then why waste it to throw away anyway? Why not just let them have it? Although, maybe not right in that instance, since you don't want to reward the "bad" behavior. BUT... I would set that aside and utilize it in their meals after the incident has been redirected and positively-reinforced against the actrion of stealing. In the case of wild birds stealing food, let them have the win and be more on guard against future stealing.

[@shadowbanned15]

The last Maggie incident I had was one that was nesting quite close to my window that learnt to mimic the reversing trucks from some nearby construction - wonderful at 5am. Prior to that when I was very young our school cross country run went through some nesting areas and they would dive bomb the kids relentlessly, I swear the teachers kept the course to have a laugh. Sadly some overzealous parent shot them a year or so later at a guess after his child had been terrorized.

[@kellymigliara]

It's ironic that your video is directed at the ridiculous bird brain questions squawked by a few dodo's on KZbin. I think your absolutely amazing for handling those comments with grace. It's truly remarkable what you do and how dedicated you are to the quality of life of these intelligent birds and the education for us humans. It's so refreshing to watch and I am so grateful for you sharing yours and these incredible creatures stories with us. Keep up the great work.

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

It looks like Fable didn’t think you were paying her enough attention and she was showing off. 😂

[@billyJasonMichael]

this just seems like a dream job to me. i accidentally raised a crow when i was young and it was so similar to this raven. worked with many birds since then and i absolutely love birds. goodness i'm jealous.

[@cherihill2003]

Me too! I raised a grackle who didn't want to fly away. Had him 15 years. He was so entertaining, rode in the car and went on walks with me. Also raised 4 ravens but they eventually flew away when I put them outside.

[@davidt3956]

Thank you for no music. Between your explanations and Fable's muttering, it was very enjoyable.

[@kroon1930]

Fable's muttering is all the music we need😉😊

[@ThePatriotNurse]

Girl, you are a MASTER at your craft. So excited to see your channel growing!

[@Spooky_Dook]

Yes she is. 😍😍😍😍

[@KeeplookingUP777]

Fancy seeing ThePatriotNurse here. 👋😃 Birds are Fabulous, not too mention all the animals of Creation!! 💖🦅🦉🦚🦢🦆💖 What wonderful information about Ravens! Fable is Spectacular! Thank You!💖😁

[@kris9074]

There’s a reason she didn’t respond to you. You’re an embarrassment to America.

[@daisychainlove4870]

In watching just one video of yours and I can tell what a wonderful person you are. Thank You for the info on these great Birds!!

[@claytonmorris5352]

Hello Patriot Nurse. Howdy doo dah

[@friendsfreak]

Come on, Fable, set this poor human free! She hasn’t had a vacation in three years! Poor human. 😢

[@thevirtualcockpit5001]

What we have learned is that the ravens love to interact. When they find humans that honor them with recognizing them and talking to them, they flourish. That is how we started with them. Our dog was nearing the end of her life, and not eating her food. We didn't want to waste it, so we put it out and the ravens began eating it. They are very smart, and learned that when we were around, there was food to be found. We built trust with them by respecting their space, not standing too close, but talking with them frequently. They are very curious and loved the interaction. Now, they recognize our car, they follow us around, and they send their friends and family to our house for lunch.

[@Whiteshell204]

Yes you nailed it. I lucked out and with a wild Raven at my cabin a few years ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5Wvon2CaraDbq8

[@colinmaxwell4738]

Where do you live man

[@Whiteshell204]

Colin Maxwell me ?

[@colinmaxwell4738]

USA I take it

[@Whiteshell204]

Colin Maxwell nope Canada 🇨🇦

[@erinaltstadt4234]

I've got another question. How in the hell do you keep a straight face when she's around? OMFG she's hilarious and cute! I really admire your discipline in talking to the camera (us) instead of her. She seemed to be looking for your attention, and I would have broken down within 10 seconds max. There is absolutely no way I would be able to ignore her "Boop!"s and snuggly behaviour. If I had your job, I would fail completely because I would never be able to say no to her or do anything other than make Mwah! noises back. I know she's not a pet, and I wouldn't want her as a pet, but OMFG she's cute. Love the videos of her.

[@tupecktherappingparrot4345]

It’s not very easy cuz birds love attention!

[@Fawful-bg5zf]

I would be sacred of that beak

[@cah1964]

@tore springare - yes, she said in an earlier video that Fable can be quite nasty much of the time.

[@genafuscaldo6373]

I Absolutely ❤ Love What You Do 🌷. You’re A Blessing To Watch, You’re Birds Are Ever So Lucky to Have A Mom Like You ❤

[@mamaboocee]

Now "Boop Boop!" Is stuck in my head with along with the "Mwaahh!'" kiss soundd, and the "cork pop" sound! So much better than having a repetitive commercial stuck in there!

[@whawkins8636]

Now it's in my head

[@robertswart70]

My daughter sent me the link to these videos so now I will text her "Boop Boop" to say heya lol

[@jhowardsupporter]

My cat used to do tricks when she came from the shelter but then she stopped. She learned she could get the treats by purring and rolling around on the floor. What kind of person would spend their time trying to get an animal to do tricks anyway.

[@mamaboocee]

@@jhowardsupporter well maybe they think the cat wants something to do. The tricks are more for the person than the cat, but if the cat is willing, I guess it keeps them busy. Busy is good, it gives them a sense of purpose. I know, that's what dogs want, says the cat. Not us cats, we are just too cool for that.

[@Arrowgoth]

Hi Phil Swift here with FLEX TAPE. ITS SO STRONG IT EVEN WORKS UNDER WATER. here you go. Enjoy

[@Brendan327]

I comment very rarely, but just wanted to drop in and say I feel this is a very informative video with a great tone of voice. There's no anger, fear or condescension in there, which I think other people would be prone to when being questioned (attacked?) so digitally public. You seem a great falconer and preserver :) keep up the lovely work and my best to Fable :D Boop boop

[@terryseviltwin]

Fable is all like, "mommy! pay attention to me - not the camera!"

[@AstreaMartinez]

More like "honey" or "darling". Fable thinks that she's her mate. lol

[@treborironwolfe978]

Fable does not seem to grasp the concept of "hello" and "goodbye" meaning two different things.. She seems to just settle for "aloha" instead.. (over, and over, and over, and over again...) :)

[@user-tk2jy8xr8b]

She's probably a bit confused as she doesn't completely understand who mommy's communicating with

[@_-_-_-_9407]

@@AstreaMartinez Wow, a lesbian raven!!!

[@MadSwedishGamer]

@@_-_-_-_9407 Is there a name for the opposite of a zoophile? I think Fable would be that.

[@draskang]

it drives me nuts when people think that animals have safe/nice/wonderful life in the wild. Life in the wild is a brutal fight for survival on the day to day. Nature is beautiful, but utterly deadly & doesn't care about you.

[@NeoTechni]

It's the PETA mentality...

[@willbe3043]

@@NeoTechni "We'd rather your pets die horribly than be cared for and loved by you!!!!"

[@fydira3492]

Maybe those people should try living in the wild.....

[@pattysherwood7091]

@albert fish I have milk goats and I know how much they love their happy life.

[@SquireHoggOfficial]

I agree to an extent, but most wild life is best left in the wild and they have been able to adapt over thousands of years. This bird was rescued and is safest under her current conditions. Plus she is well stimulated and is advancing understanding of bird behavior.

[@drewgovier]

Funny Raven Story: while I was doing a month of Army training in CA, I saw ravens sitting on buildings/watching us and I had just read something about how ravens can memorize faces. So every time I walked past them, I’d look up and smile. Didn’t want to make any natural enemies

[@natalietadros980]

this cracked me up

[@jamesburchill7522]

That was Fort Irwin? Those are just big ass, crows. Crowadactyls. They will steal anything that isn't hidden from sight. Leave an MRE out and watch.

[@svenherzig6290]

did they say "HIIII"

[@colemarie9262]

I admire how deep your natural soldier-like instincts go lol

[@colemarie9262]

@@jamesburchill7522 They do still memorize faces. Crows are scary smart. I read about one study done where university students wearing a specific mask deliberately messed with the birds, and the crows would still harass a person on campus wearing that mask years later. Which means many generations later, when no living birds had ever seen that face, they still knew it was a threat to them. So showing the passing on of information through several generations, and a thing that none of them had ever seen but *still somehow recognized*.....just crazy to think about. I'm pretty sure it was a nixon mask too lol

[@doctorwhofan225]

I love how calmly and rationally you address criticism, speaks a lot to how seriously you take your job. It seems in most cases an active and curious animal is a happy animal and Fable definitely fits that's description.

[@debralynnpaxton5238]

♥♥♥ Just realized that Fable's "boop-boop" is the tone that rings when I am on a call and another call comes through, 'boop-boop' :D

[@MrK67017]

I'm good with you having her. How else would I learn just how incredible these birds are without videos like this. Thank you!

[@amandaarebel]

There is a Raven near my house. Initially it started with stealing grapes my mom would dry in the sun, so we named it Raisin. A few weeks later as we started to feed it regularly it would come as we called it and later brought another raven. Is there a way to tame wild Ravens without capturing them or somehow improve the relationship of us humans with them? I realised over the course of 3months of quarantine and spending time with them that Ravens are really vocal, smart and social. Raisin now demands food by sitting in her usual place and yelling for us to feed her. It's hilarious. Please ignore people's unnecessary judgements about how to care for animals. Many are very ill-informed. And you explained it beautifully. 💓

[@Raz.C]

You're lucky that one of our Avian overlords has decided to make you its pet. It's not unheard of, but it's not uncommon, either. There's a youtube channel called The Dodo. you can find a lot of these kinds of interactions there.

[@MrSpleenboy]

I give it about 5 more videos before Fable learns how to operate the camera... "Now, you will pay attention to me! Boop Boop!" :)

[@esoteric5277]

Fable looks fabulous😃 Bless you for taking care of the birds👍

[@caroledunning7047]

I have a message for Fable: BOOP BOOP !!!!!

[@ingrid6752]

Finally, KZbin recommended to me a channel that actually made sense showing up in my recommended. Now I'm ADDICTED. I love this so much!

[@Spooky_Dook]

Same. Im in love w/ this bird & her human.

[@katharinatrine]

A WONDERFUL BIRD!!! Thank you for sharing her with us!!!

[@ArtOfTheUnquietGrave]

It's very obvious how passionate you are about caring for your birds and how loved they are. They're lucky to have you to take care of them, and we're lucky that you document them for us. Fable is such a beauty--thank you for sharing her with the world.

[@worldofameiso5491]

I think you gave remarkably balanced answers to questions from people who don't really think deeply enough before they ask them. I think you are doing a great job with your birds. I have a particular affinity with ravens, one, named Muninn, features in a children's book I wrote 15+ years ago. I think they are fascinating creatures. Keep up the good work.

[@Loki-and-Thor]

World of AMEISO named after one of Odin’s ravens? Is your book in print? I would love to read it to my little boy.

[@goroooo]

What's the name of your book?

[@worldofameiso5491]

Ver Ena The book is called: The Quickleys and the keeper of Balance, available from lulu.com

[@oceanbrzzz]

World of AMEISO Do you also have two more books available in this series?

[@goroooo]

@@worldofameiso5491 Thank you!:)

[@birdiemomcarol6554]

Fable and all your birds are very fortunate to have you as their caretaker. I can see how happy they are.

[@DaikoBilskie]

It’s a joy to watch you with your birds. Your affection and respect for them is obvious. Your rapport with them enriches mankind and hopefully all sentient beings. I’m glad these birds have you.

[@DG19075]

Hi Amy! You've done a cracking wonderful job with Fable. She's bonded with you and obviously loves you.I had budgies growing up, and they could never get enough of me. Later on, my grandfather and I took care of a roller pigeon that had fallen out of a nest. What a character that bird was! Keep up your wonderful work!

[@iamtheiconoclast3]

I have mixed feelings about this. One the one hand, I'm really happy you took the time to explain all of that, because I learned something from it. I'm also really happy that people out in the world are concerned for the welfare of animals. But I'm not so happy that everybody on Earth thinks that everything is their business these days and that everybody else owes them an explanation for their actions.

[@beatrizmoreno9205]

I don't know, I think it's good in a sense, I mean, people accusing others isn't but people asking and wanting to understand or even be reassured that something isn't harmful is important. It's about accountability, which socially is a double edged sword but if we can use it in a respectful way, with an open mind, it allows us to hold each other accountable and understand each other better. While it's irritating being accused, I think it's important to just be honest and explain when you're doing something people think is bad, because those thoughts will come from a lack of understanding and your explanation can clarify things for them. In the end if people can ask respectfully and people can answer respectfully and everyone can avoid taking things personally, it's beneficial. I really like how she handled the questions and accusations. I didn't know anything about birds in captivity so I didn't have an opinion on whether it was right or wrong, but after watching this video I think that if done properly, by people like her, it's a good thing, beneficial to birds in general.

[@growmiezhomiez8760]

Beatriz Moreno I agree!! Boop Boop!!

[@colemarie9262]

True!!! I thought your mixed feelings were going to be about raven captivity or something, this was a nice surprise lol

[@colemarie9262]

@@KittyBoom360 That's a valid point I wasn't considering.

[@xaj1543]

kshamwhizzle Yeah, they are called lefty, PC, pains in the butt!😡

[@Colossus-Tone]

She is SO loving and affectionate! Ravens are so beautiful and intelligent!! Adore them.

[@XxSEETH3RxX]

I remember when I was at the Zoo several years ago and walking through the bird sanctuary I kept hearing a baby cry. Well come to find out it wasn't a baby at all it was a Raven.

[@goku445]

fuck zoos

[@daisymay6505]

goku fuck you

[@mann7825]

@@daisymay6505...No Animal needs to be in Zoo!!!...Phuck U and Everyone else that agrees with U...😲😲😅😂🤣

[@daisymay6505]

Please learn to spell properly before trying to insult me ☺️

[@Athandriel]

She’s incredible. Thank you for sharing Fable with us. She’s lovely, as is her unfeathered caretaker.

[@LRyu21]

I would love to see footage of Fable interacting w/ other animals like the dog we saw in this video. 😃

[@deborahduffield8049]

My raven Quoth lived with me for 4 years, after being injured in the next or falling out of it. I can so appreciate all you do! Quoth slept on the bannister in the same spot always. He/she (I never kinew) flew the countryside, sometimes arriving home at dusk with a few companions. Thank you so much for giving Fable a wonderful life. So glad she has you and all your knowledge. And the steadling. Oh my. A magpie lived with me before Quoth, and he/she was an even better thierf! Wishing you happiness and many wonderful times along with so much work.

[@corvidalexander3618]

Did you Actually Name the bird Q u o t h? You're a legend.

[@tartantilia]

It's completely transparent that you and Fable have a mutually respectful relationship. My friend Albert the canary prefers his space and is braver than I when it comes to at home vet care. Thanks for this vlog ❤️

[@jrt1776]

Unless a bird trusts you they would die before letting you keep them ...

[@kelpzie]

fable is so cute, i never knew ravens could be so chatty and affectionate!! and she has a wonderful life in your care! i would love to see videos introducing your other birds, too!

[@gemmataylor2558]

I have fallen for Fable, she is a lovely character obviously from pure happiness. Thank you for looking after her so well

[@Cleromanticon]

A thing people don’t realize about outdoor livestock enclosures is they’re as much if not more about keeping local predators out as they are about keeping the animals contained.

[@fatdad64able]

When I was a little boy of about six, a neighbour had a crow named Jacob. He was mischievous he'd untie our shoes or drop pieces of gardensoil on top of our heads during flight.

[@dshe8637]

Are you sure it was soil? 😁

[@frankmcgovern5445]

Is that why you’re a killer for the cartels? Early crow trauma?

[@fatdad64able]

@@frankmcgovern5445 I couldn't hold a cattlegun back then, let alone a silenced shotgun.

[@nancysayers143]

marvellous! We are in Australia, and the kookaburras come in to us, to my hand, sit and chat and go again....it's lovely to see Fable playing with you, and talking. The kookies always say 'goodbye' before they fly off....and 'talk' when they come in. We have called one "Racket" because she talks so loudly. They are all hand fed, but of course also find their own food.....they even bring it to me to see....can be a bit of a shock when it's a snake, or a centipede! Lovely to see these videos, thank you.

[@eruduma]

Naysayers and complainers do frustrate me, I will be honest. Not anger. They don’t anger me because I know they are only worried about animal welfare. Just...frustrate. Fable is a beautiful bird and your work is commendable and very much appreciated!

[@froggie1]

I totally understand falconry, what you do and its importance in the natural world. Don't worry about the naysayers. Most humans simply don't grasp the important work that you are doing day in and day out interacting, feeding and enriching Fable's life. Thank you so much for the good works you do. Much love from Fort Worth, Texas USA.

[@rickyny78]

Is Fable visited by wild Ravens? Would they be friendly or aggressive towards her?

[@deborahwilkerson8103]

I love that she is moody and that you have spent enough time with her that you know her mood. She clearly loves and trusts you.

[@sinistertwistgames2401]

"She would make a rubbish pet." Fable: "WHAT?!?!" XD

[@amytru]

It’s always the uninformed who shout their opinions out the loudest. Fable is so entertaining and I really enjoy seeing your interactions with her

[@fairytail2484]

Indeed, I imagine they write the first thing that pops into their mind, pat themselves in the back for a job well done, and move on to another video.

[@oceanbrzzz]

Fairy Tail From my observation, a lot of people vent internal anger onto others using social media, something they may never do face to face. Their opinions are polarized and based on popular rhetoric, not from deeply informed knowledge and keen perception...and they have limited or no empathy for their fellow man. I think the really mean ones are missing true love in their life, love of others, themselves, education...you name it. I’m just blathering on. Stay well and love life!

[@candaceturner6924]

It seems obvious to me that Fable is very happy and well cared for, as I’m sure with all of your birds, so keep up the amazing work that you do! And thank you for sharing - it’s so fun & interesting!😊👍🏻

[@JasonB808]

Resident Evil game: Crows will peck your eyes out Fable. Boo boop, maah.

[@anridapu]

Jason 😂👍

[@elizaestabrook3656]

I think what you're doing is awesome! Most people have no idea the massive amount of love and dedication that is required in working with birds and just how amazing they are💖

[@dominickthompson7605]

*Bird lives for 33 years with caring human* Uninformed people: "LET THIS BIRD BE FREE" *Bird dies in the wild in 5 mins* Also them: Well that's nature ya know

[@Cissablack708]

The willful ignorance is blinding

[@tropeadope4532]

A vengful falconer: Knives stab, causing massive blood loss. That's just how knives work.

[@cloudsenpai9258]

Yo that is so true 🤣

[@tropeadope4532]

@@cloudsenpai9258 Falconer, now bloody and surrounded by vultures: all too true

[@johnclarke2814]

One of the most natural things is for a human to take a sick, injured or orphaned Animal, nurse it back to health and release it to the wild or if that's not possible (because of injuries, bonding or other reasons) keep it as a pet. We are as much a part of nature as those birds and whatever we do is natural. This includes houses, atomic power plants even genetically engineered food. I could go on but I think I've made my point.

[@amrshalaby3537]

- Amy: I use her for a lot of research, understanding & learning... - Fable: Waa?! - Amy: Yes! :D

[@vikort1612]

If you aren't already planning to do so, could you make a "tour" type video, of either the place you keep all your birds, or showing all the birds you own and why? I've found your channel earlier today, actually, and I'm so glad you're making these videos, birds are one of my favorite animals, and seeing content about captive bred birds of prey is brilliant and so so interesting, keep doing what you do! I'm looking forward to more videos :)

[@maggikelly5887]

PS . I congratulate you on yr patience , beautiful manners & dedication in explaining to people ( complainers 😟) what you do .. well done 😌

[@73Stargazer]

Can people not see the amazing love you two have for each other?! Fable literally would not leave you alone. And I don't think people realise the really intelligent birds are worse than cats, and absolutely do what they want.

[@sanctuscor7819]

a few months ago, after the death of 2 of my friends, 5 raven showed up and have stayed at my side all this time.. they are watching me and talking to me.. I see how deep they are, intelligent and clever.. gentle... and aware of right and wrong... they see a 'wrong' and work at correcting it... I love them so much.. I am so grateful for this experience.. I've had close experiences with bluejays also where they would sit on my knee crawl all over me and just all around best buddy until a hawk took him.. Always loved the bird since early childhood.. bless you

[@ofthedarknessthemoonlight5412]

Ravens are psychopomps, you know. They accompany the dead to the afterlife. Perhaps your ravens are there to assure you of your friends' successful journey.

[@christinakurtz4731]

I just absolutely love watching the two of you!! She just loves you!! I really enjoy all the fantastic information aswell. Thank you! and please keep making videos

[@sarahmm1767]

She is amazing! The bond between to you two is truly amazing and beautiful. Love it🖤

[@computerlove87]

Every time she looks at the camera she puffs up her head feathers 🤣 like "how do I look, oh dear, a bit deflated" 🤣

[@Conuremum]

As a bird mum I can tell how much she loves and trusts you, her interactions with you are beautiful. She is so healthy looking with those shiny feathers, what you are doing with these birds is nothing short of a gift for you and them. We humans can learn so much from these incredible intelligent creatures. Thank you for what you do and sharing Fable with us. 🖤

[@001101011010]

This is so amazing! I love Fable and your loving friendship with her. What a blessing to be able to communicate with such an amazing bird!

[@rogersmith9808]

She does sound a lot like you. I see why people get confused. Along with the fact that so many people are idiots!! ;^)

[@aeliapanoowau1719]

a birds vocal organ (syrinx) is even better at producing noises which is why birds in captivity can sound so alike their human

[@Nytwulf]

@@aeliapanoowau1719 My parrot (Green Cheek Conure) sounds exactly like me when he asks "What's up?"[awesome]. He sounds exactly like my alarm clock if I'm not uncovering him on time in the morning [not awesome].

[@bren70ssss94]

She's mimicking her .

[@NicoleKrawczyk]

You represent the best kind of human taking care of animals. Great job! Those birds are livin' their best life! :D

[@heatherappel9704]

I just stumbled across your videos about an hour ago and watched every video of Fable I could find! I love listening to ravens talk! Thank you so much for being such a great educator and for taking such beautiful care of these gorgeous creatures!

[@raedavis1697]

I think you're doing a great job. Ignore people who don't understand what their talking about. Fable is beautiful and obviously very happy x

[@Kurlach]

I think the work you do and the effort is great, and Fable is absolutely stunning. Ignore any negativity, many more of us appreciate what you do 👍🏻

[@syx3s]

please don't take this the wrong way but you're very well spoken and entertaining to learn from; your demeanour is perfect.

[@ds1868]

Clearly this person has received a very good English education and speaks English the way it should be spoken. The English are the creators and guardians of the English language.

[@RichCurtis-661]

About 15 years ago I had a wild raven swoop down and grab my hat right off of my head. It landed on a fence nearby and actually let me walk within about 10 feet before dropping my hat and hopping down the fence, squawking at me for a bit before flying off. I've been drawn to them ever since. We have a lot of them that live around us in Bakersfield, Ca. I love to just watch and listen to them, especially in the early morning around our house. Thank you so much for these videos of Fable!

[@sophiarose03]

Oh my goodness she is so amazing! I’ve often thought that if I could have a bond with any bird, it would be a raven. Thanks for making so many videos of her, I can’t wait to see more!😊

[@TheMalibuman79]

What a lovely personality she has! Wow, it is so amazing to see animals showing sides of themselves we normally don't see. I've always loved ravens, but has no idea the range of vocalizations they had. Can't wait to see more of Fable!

[@jakhaughton1800]

I found an injured kestrel when I lived in Bristol. I contacted a falconer called Ian Blantern from Clifton. Fascinating subject. I released the kestrel when he was better.

[@nives8778]

She's lovely and you surely take good care of her 😍 Don't worry too much about comments like that, people will always criticize no matter what

[@maggardyful]

I feel you are a wonderful lady to love and take care of birds like you do! Hugs Fable!

[@andrearumsey3393]

You did amazing in responding to ¡everyone else’s issues!, that with-out, they could not find validity. Fable’s so very adorable. Thanks for sharing

[@MonkeySocs]

Beautiful bird, very well cared for and looks happy and engaged.

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

Well thankyou for your diagnosis. We're all so relieved.

[@KutWrite]

You and Fable are so cool! You've had some ignorant and vicious comments. That's sad. I hope the people bothered to listen and learn. I have two small parrots and have cared for psittacines for 57 years. To me it appears you are knowledgeable and skilled and you and your animals are happy together. How did you choose Fable's name? Is it related to Aesop's fables?

[@wingsandwildlands]

Yes it is where I thought of her name! Great guess. As I child I had an book of all the fables. I was obsessed with it!

[@KutWrite]

I loved those fables too. I still refer to some of them in conversations.

[@SJActress]

I don't know anything about falconry. I can tell Fable is healthy and thriving. You clearly respect birds and care about their well-being. I'm going to trust you on what's best. Thanks for explaining all of this.

[@kokocomma689]

So interesting. Fable has a well rounded schedule. Great work with her.