How to Make Friends with Wild Ravens

See the movie "A Year With The Ravens", there's 2 versions;
• A Year With The Ravens
and then with Rick's Ravens at Crystal Cove;
• A Year With The Ravens...
See our first short, "Bob, Huey & Me"
• Bob, Huey & Me
See more of Raven Rick's ravens in "The Wildlife of Crystal Cove" ;
• The Wildlife of Crysta...
Also, see Rick's entire Raven Diaries including his first short that started his renewed passion for ravens, "Bob, Huey & Me" !
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And Amazon Instant Video at; www.amazon.com/...
Check out all Rick Boufford's short films, books and Instant Videos (on nature, cooking, crafts etc) at Amazon here;
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Rick's Vimeo selection here;
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The most asked question in the field is how do you get so close to the wild ravens. First is trust. Never move too quickly, Never give them a reason to fear you. But Rick also learned that when he began moving "road kill" off to the side of the roads and pathways, so that other animals wouldn't get hit when trying to feed, the ravens took notice. Soon they began looking for him and watching him! So you can do a service by safely moving road kill off the road, you'll prevent other animals from getting the same, and maybe make friends with some ravens at the same time. Please don't bring dead animals from other areas, you could be transporting harmful creatures or bacteria that could do more harm than good!
For those interested in these fascinating birds, you can see more at;
www.theravendia...
Also, search out our numerous books and movies about the real birds;
"Bob, Huey & Me" , the true story about the baby raven we raised to be wild and how he took over the entire neighborhood.
www.justgoodfun... site for more fun.

[@locaana101]

"Oh a video on how to make friends with Ravens!" "Step 1: Simply collect roadkill"

[@blusteryVagabond]

Illegal or restricted in many states....

[@lilsunshine7265]

😂

[@shorkelili]

Also just gross

[@TapczanZaglady]

@@shorkelili if it already dead leaving it on street would be a waste and that can attract animals on the street so then they can also die on the road.

[@sniffinggluewontkeepfamili3387]

@@TapczanZaglady when animals feed on dead things or when you bury them in your garden, life comes from death. I think that's beautiful.

[@Lodenuri]

Imagine getting these ravens to constantly fly around you while you're wearing a plague doctor's outfit.

[@cosmiclemon77]

Well if I ever somehow get a raven/crow I know what I'm going to dress up as for Halloween

[@olegkosygin2993]

@@cosmiclemon77 Wuhalloween?

[@Taystee]

Ahhh, a plague outfit would be good right about now

[@tombulmuhabbetkusu515]

@@Taystee xd

[@Marquis-Sade]

@@olegkosygin2993 Why Wu?

[@Tinnesa]

He brought offerings to the raven lords. Now he is the raven lord.

[@Azieak]

Tinnesa daeem that just made a lot of sense

[@mariawyatt628]

Im a raven lord also

[@Jackie-rc6cj]

Agreed.

[@TheKaijuGamer_]

Well, the raven whisperer or raven messenger. Raven Lord is a little too much.

[@Gazing-09]

The crops will be very good for next year. And like that, no need to kill virgin girls.

[@Capt.Gingivits]

I fed a raven 3 years ago, and now everytime I go into the area that I found the original raven, a bunch of them come up to me and are friendly. I have an army.

[@douggodfrey6521]

They like chicken legs.

[@BluezPlant]

We have a Hulk.

[@jugularibbon]

thats adorable

[@comrademkz6658]

F*ck ur like modern day odin but even better than him cuz u have two eyes

[@Lyanxx1]

DRESS AS A PLAGUE DOCTOR NOW

[@ChinBiter47]

"Man plays with dead animals to impress birds."

[@theravendiaries]

Yeah it works with girls too! Confit of duck, lamb chops, and pork belly are all good starts, but it depends on the girl...

[@yee9222]

@@theravendiaries dammnnnnnnnnnn

[@Noa......]

@@theravendiaries You forgot dog meat.

[@seltaro]

@@Noa...... Damn bruh, dog meat do be juicy tho

[@sophiacruz1730]

@@theravendiaries hahaXDXDXD

[@alexandercummins]

"The pink man slave is here" - "What has our pink man slave brought for us"- "Not another fucking snake!"

[@Shinigami-hk8ee]

😂😂

[@ateamkids6084]

Alexander Cummins ..:-*

[@Stellarspace95]

Pink lol

[@5PYZ3R]

lmao!

[@Riinkz]

Alexander Cummins danger noodle*

[@WOWOW_3]

Soon, I'll be able to control these birds, slowly into an army.

[@telepathictortoise3021]

You wanna fuckin go kid? I've got my own personal armie of tortoises ready to be sent out on you. You better watch your ass 😑 🐢

[@primalzerg6863]

XD

[@blueface6190]

And take over the world

[@willw855]

Hail Dr. Doofenshmirtz!

[@pirobot668beta]

Well, looks like my troops may someday meet yours on the field [skies?] of Battle!

[@Phoenix_flame]

Me: I'd do anything to make friends with a raven. Video: step 1, look for road kill. Me: okay nvm.

[@KaraokeNig]

I would do anything for love nutí wont do that...😆

[@juliusroman8616]

@@FoxtrotYankeeHotel is it okay for them to eat rats or mice daily?

[@divaofthedamned365]

Sounds like you don't wanna make friends bad enough xD

[@mikkel066h]

Instead of looking for roadkill make some in a Honda Civic. Nothing like a little natural homicide.

[@fl570]

@@mikkel066h Does it have to specifically be a Honda Civic?

[@GirtheAlienGoldfish]

"Do I wanna touch the danger noodle?"

[@kerbygator]

Yes, go for it.Touch the danger noodle and be free. Breathe deep and fondle the noodle with glee and have no inhibitions and be orgasmicsized! Go for it, young grasshopper, go!!

[@KEYBLADE4BUY2]

this is the best comment ever xDDD

[@crystallopez9528]

GirtheAlienGoldfish im getting this tattooed xD

[@EyesofWeegee]

Giggity

[@TRSRM]

the nope rope

[@naughtyadventuresofmcbrouh5410]

Do you have a video for humans? i keep giving them fish but they don't like it

[@TheAbsol7448]

Lol. XD

[@Jetblastjoe]

+Ray Adnyana Most humans that you find in a park or populated area are used to getting bits of french fry or pizza crusts, so they don't recognize fish and many other dead animals as food.

[@MundaneMuser]

+Ray Adnyana Try giving them money. Gold foil coin candy might work as well, especially with the little ones.

[@Stephanie-zq3xr]

+Ray Adnyana definetly try the old "1$ bill " on a string gag

[@THEeireTTv]

+Ray Adnyana like any animal: starvation.

[@sinclarelovelace7909]

The magic of befriending a raven or a family of ravens is they have been recognized as one of the few species of bird that have facial recognition. Meaning these ravens that look for you will pass on how you look to their children, then grandchildren, and so on.

[@jerrybartlett312]

And crows as well

[@chitinskin9860]

"Few" may not be the best word. Nearly all birds are capable of facial recognition. What makes corvids different is that they actively use this to their advantage. Most other birds will just use it so that they know to be less alert when you are around vs someone else, but corvids see familiar faces being kind as an opportunity to get stuff, and sometimes will encourage you to continue by giving you various gifts ( at least in the case of crows). This can also go the other way, remembering a face that they don't like. Not just corvids, but nearly every bird will use facial recognition to keep a person they don't like away from their territory.

[@ArtyMars]

How? Do they transfer it without speech ahha

[@VooshSpokesman]

@@ArtyMars Probably pointing you out to their offspring and using body language? Honestly isnt that how they pass anything on

[@Marquis-Sade]

Just because they can recognize human faces does not mean that they will be able to transmit the knowledge of the appearance of a face to their descendants!

[@theravendiaries]

People ask, "Why ... do ... you ... talk ... like ...such ...a .. doofus?" This video was made quickly just to answer a question a KZbinr had. I just ran the video, and taped the voiceover with no script, just making it up as I went along. Ha! NEVER did I think it would get much attention. So I learned I won't do that again ... or ... maybe ... I ... should ???

[@TimHollingworth]

Great little video I chanced to find. Perfect commentry and style of voice over. Much better than any inhuman captions. I'm a professional film maker and you did a great job, so don't change a thing. Now I'm looking for road kill.

[@Pincer88]

Just do it your own way. You do not have to be a professional producer. It's about content, substance. The ravens and you are simply wonderful. If you have got the time and energy: please keep on making videos about your relationship with these funny, intelligent and beautiful creatures. It really makes my day.

[@eccomi21]

i in fact felt like your way of saying things was perfectly fine. i did not notice a single... doofus thing. so. just do your thing :D

[@ThisFish888]

The easy way to get comments is to include an intentional but suddle mistake.

[@MJ-zl6yp]

I was actually curious why that was. It was strange to hear the pauses so often. The video was great but the pauses threw me off a little.

[@etnikosmani9569]

This is the video that you find by mistake perhaps every 6 months or a year on youtube

[@theravendiaries]

Is that good or bad?

[@measuringcups6725]

theravendiaries Good!

[@TheWoodlandpixie]

I was actually searching for how to befriend corvids and this helped. Need dead things

[@FontediCalore]

+ Etnik Osmani Etnik Osmani yeah especially if stumbling around the internet is all you care able to do to find good vids :)

[@bengreen1144]

@@TheWoodlandpixie haha me too!

[@HupfDole87]

"and whats your hobby?" - oh me? i collect dead animals to feed them to my raven friends :) "o.O"

[@cammy1349]

"I-It's, it's sweeter than it sounds, I promise--" "Dude that's gross--" "IT'S NOT GROSS, IT'S F R I E N D S H I P"

[@cindybarrow2021]

Or just have small pets like I do and they'll swoop one and kill it like one did to my kitten-pieces of shit

[@theravendiaries]

Hum ... ever watched what your cats do when they catch a bird?

[@Leschwa89]

sounds like revenge xD

[@RememberHisLove]

@@theravendiaries Yeah, they left the skulls on the front doorstep so my mom would step on them first thing in the morning on her way to work delivering mail. They would all be awake waiting for the screams! Cats are sadistic. XD

[@Artameful]

I brought a dead seagull to my friends but they ran away screaming, Did i do something wrong?

[@manny_gino1247]

XD wow like immediatly XD XD XD

[@colinyoung3685]

you should have taken a whole flock, they might have ran so far away.

[@mattmaillet1186]

were they annoying teenagers?

[@Chaud31423]

I'm afraid you'll need something else for Wild Teenagers.

[@SpankThatUdder]

I think maybe because the place i live in crows and seagulls are closely connected and sometimes tend to be like a family, sometimes. And maybe when you showed them a seagull they thought you killed a relitive of some sort

[@Genyaspetkitten]

Bird: Give Me Sacrifices Human: *Grabs live fish* *Strangles seagull* "here my lord"

[@tatotaytoman5934]

_r u n s o v e r c r a b_

[@daddyplankton5855]

Pulls out gunnie pig and dagger The blood sacrifice shall begin

[@Rheisler1475]

lmao

[@lordofshades9852]

@@daddyplankton5855 no, not guinea

[@daddyplankton5855]

@@lordofshades9852 yes, yes the guinea

[@youderektube1]

How the heck do you come across so many dead things? You found more carrion in one video than I've seen in my whole life .

[@joshg8222]

same...

[@PacalB]

Just get out more and actually 'look' and 'see' the world around you, it's all there. :)

[@tumorwhorse6822]

They're regularly cleaned up by street patrol or scavenged by coyotes.

[@5winder]

If you drive around in the countryside, or at the beach... there are dead things everywhere.

[@EddTally]

***** made me laugh, gj

[@Toshimi1043]

"Oh! Human-who-moves-my-food-off-the-road-so-I-can-safely-eat-it! Hi!"

[@くろ-e2b]

Sounds like a good name for some person to me. :/

[@abyp1883]

The Red Indians agree and nod in approval to your comment oh toshimi one who names people accurately.

[@StephNuggs]

I followed your instructions and I'm happy to say that I now have a beautiful raven girlfriend and 4 little eggs in our nest right by the highway. Thank you, you've changed my life.

[@diegojose193]

what xD

[@frederickfrick2765]

What the fuck xD

[@jetaddict420]

thats good to hear man, good luck with your little ones :)

[@theravendiaries]

It seems you took the instruction much further than I intended. The title is on how too make friends, not how to find a mate... Best to you and yours though!

[@Onemadgnome-yy1vs]

theravendiaries ROFLMFAO ! OK... I'm dying here laughing at the guy's photo too !

[@jasonwatson1412]

You are tapping into the raven ability to recognize/memorize individual human faces and giving them positive reinforcement for that recognition. Good work!

[@Smarkuo]

I once made friends with an ant. He was walking around the street and almost stamped on it. I threw it a crumb of doritos and now we are best friends we even drink beer together

[@tamirsudri1]

That's not making sense at all Why would you throw doritos?

[@piper_lori-williams-tudhope]

LOL!!!! 😂

[@wondellwonders4962]

+Smarkuo cool, you should make a youtube video about it.

[@Smarkuo]

Haha

[@brynn1642]

+Smarkuo Omg what the hell That's funny

[@MrTigerlore]

This is a lot of work. Can I just friend them on Facebook?

[@phyvo]

You can, but then you need to make sure to like every one of their stupid duckface and food pictures or else they'll start writing passive aggressive notes about you and how "some people" don't actually like them and if they did like them they'd be checking facebook every 10 minutes in order to perform the aforementioned likes.

[@GretchenJP]

Best comments.

[@hydrophius1222]

They don't own facebook, Try Twitter

[@ducko3809]

Hydrophius omg xD

[@LoneWolf-du3rx]

+Hydrophius 😂😂😂😆😆😋😋😅😅

[@giantstingray]

I did this and it works, but I'm sure they talk shit about me behind my back.

[@SomeScruffian]

Guy: _leaves behind rotten fish found on the beach_ Ravens: This is some gourmet shit

[@NinjaOnANinja]

That's so Raven.

[@nessnas8795]

Hahaha

[@GameGearActerina]

"yeah thats me"

[@John-Adams]

That's the road kill I can see.

[@DuckQuac]

John Adams x'D

[@matthiasweiss1144]

I, too, fed birds on my porch, and ended up making friends with several chipmunks, several squirrels, a skunk, a raccoon, and a black bear.

[@neilbedwell7763]

and 7 dwarfs?

[@LearnLightAnimations]

nah, just 6

[@capmofthesea1275]

that escalated quickly

[@helloharvardyo7492]

I want skunk friends. I want them to spray me all over.

[@deepsea5348]

You are now a disney princess. Congratulations.

[@_Raylo_]

the juvenile Ravens are the Thugs of that world

[@theravendiaries]

Yeah, I secretly enjoy watching a large group come into a well established couples territory just to see how they're going to react! Many not quite thugs, but professional teases anyway!

[@RachelBlomstrom]

Isn't that group called a "murder."

[@theravendiaries]

A murder refers to crows, cause they will gather to kill one of their own kind. Ravens are called; a constable (cause they watch), a conspiracy (cause they plan) and an unkindness (cause they will drive out competing predators.)

[@RachelBlomstrom]

Sweet!

[@wingingninja]

Learned something new today. Thanks!

[@soulplexis]

Are you my friend, raven? Raven: "Nevermore."

[@theravendiaries]

Well in all my years working with ravens I have not heard one, not one say nevermore ... : )

[@vaultdweller7277]

@@theravendiaries Found one. He can say "nevermore" and "wakka wakka wakka" : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHq7kGmKd8qjnpI

[@alvaropablo4688]

That's funny a f.

[@Wade970]

It usually happen on foul weather nights around midnight, while contemplating peculiar rarely told stories. Generally when your hungry and exhausted.

[@Calus767]

You're really good at finding dead animals.... That's skill.

[@Goomatora]

or murder

[@Calus767]

+Anime Abuser Murder is always an option!

[@LoLaSn]

Since when is killing animals considered murder?

[@tumorwhorse6822]

It's not murder if you're using their body for a good purpose.

[@Goomatora]

Tru. like anal

[@rockolutheran]

good to see people still care about nature and its creatures

[@kaywop7582]

◘ EXOSPHERE ◘ this made me laugh

[@hellatze]

◘ EXOSPHERE ◘ nature kill a lot of species when you think about it.

[@TheHellSpawn000]

I got some crows in the back yard 4 of them. they actually let me touch them, started feeding them at lunch and break where I work but they followed me home or something so I built a little nesting area up on the side of the house, few weeks ago I had an argument with the neighbor that likely could have led to a fist fight, they started squawking at him when he started walking towards me and now they dive bomb his wife and peck at his upstairs window... kinda worried hes gonna call an exterminator or something which would suck cause my dogs love them and they love my dogs. when I brushed my dogs outside they collected all the fur off the grass and used it for their nest. In their defense his wife did throw something at them, didn't see what happened but my brother did say she threw a bottle or something at them.

[@Kontaras987]

savage

[@aanaspot]

Nice!

[@meowglab7702]

Haha omg that's great. I want some crow friends too now haha

[@APerson-io6or]

they got your back like a gang!Cool

[@BioHazard4234]

you formed a symbiotic bond with them, as long as you take care of them, they will take care of you.

[@windbeneathmywings4884]

A great perk that comes with befriending ravens is, once you bring them enough gifts, eventually they start returning the favor. A lot of times they'll bring you shiny or colorful trinkets, but sometimes if youre extra lucky they bring money. Dollar bills, coins, etc. Its great

[@AleatoricSatan]

imagine having a raven nest in your balcony that actually pays rent

[@BattleofTrafalger]

@@AleatoricSatan 😂😂😂

[@aeptacon]

ravens or crows?

[@spiritisalive1]

AND what's cool about this is that will notify other Ravens that you are safe. Same as if you were mean, they will also notify other your dangerous or stay away.

[@responsibleprocrastinator6497]

Today i gave some meat to the ravens in my yard and they called the rest of their flock that were startled by me to get the food i left for them it was so cool

[@TheFolkandBluesVampire259]

Yay a youtuber who knows how to aim a camera!

[@imperials5512]

Know right! I was like... Thank you lord!!!

[@jackfrancoo280]

I bet you said that cause his an atheist lol

[@imperials5512]

jack francoo actually I'm an atheist ya 'dip lmao.

[@speeblesquee3]

"One more video" *3:00** AM*

[@JJ_0134]

ME

[@VicDame]

p i n e c o n e lmao me, at this moment .. now it's 4am 🙃

[@manwee8971]

4:10am

[@apljuice5622]

p i n e c o n e I was thinking the same thing it’s 2:00 AM for me lmao

[@funney4667]

5:00am*

[@therastaviking6390]

I've made nearly all of my human friends like this.

[@adarshjain2959]

😂wth bro..

[@micahwinicur641]

“Human friends”

[@Blackcrow2077]

Lmfaoooooo

[@kekero540]

Are you a cat?

[@beesaregreatyoucanttellmeo5598]

You give roadkill to your friends?

[@honeylavender6832]

Step one: make friends with ravens Step two: CONQUER THE EARTH

[@EVANMN123]

where do you live ? so many dead animals

[@theravendiaries]

This is Crystal Cove State Park in Southern California. Keep in mind this is a beach so many things either die or wash up onto a beach, and this segment was shot over many months.

[@Kyle_Hubbard]

He started brutally killing innocent creatures to feed his evil ravens. First it was "accidentally" running over a rabbit. Then it was onto strangling seagulls. This man is a brute. Not even stingrays are safe. When he'll strike next no one knows. Some say it'll be an ant eater.

[@-Siculus-Hort-]

+MїĈhÃЭĹ ĴoЯđÃй some know him as the raven lord.

[@galaxymaster]

You can't become a evil wizard without ravens, so he had no choice

[@diegojose193]

ikr

[@pataponman280]

I AM THE CROW GUARDIAN, GUARDIAN OF THE CROWS!

[@MasterSergeantCarter]

PIDGEONS QUIVER BEFORE HIM!

[@pataponman280]

Chaos sorcerer "FUCK OFF!"

[@SpeeDeeSpazTheSlideShowMaker]

best thing I've seen today 10/10 would meme again

[@Shadowrose54321]

I AM THE ONE WITHOUT THE GUN

[@urmom-fs2qn]

You are a slug, I am a woodpecker. I shall eat you now.

[@darklordgig4885]

*brings dead animal to raven Raven: Very well, we have a contract.

[@Sunnyacres55]

Enjoyed your video. I too have been studying ravens for 2 yrs now. Have a mated pair that hangs out on my farm and comes in feeding every morning. Last year they brought their 4 off spring from June to Sept. Fun watching them learn from their parents in my backyard. They never bothered any livestock or free range chickens and were not a nuisance at all. I also give them dead rodents, and natural food kills to keep them wild. I hated all the sarcastic remarks people put here. Thank you for the video.

[@theravendiaries]

Your welcome, hope they repeat it with the kids again this year! It's been my experience that ravens have gotten the bad rap from the crows, who in their much larger gangs can reek some real havoc on a farm. Rarely is a pair of ravens much trouble, unless we give them trouble. Although I have had some issues with the larger groups of juvenile ravens that just come through and visit. What part of the world are you in? have your ravens nested and or laid eggs yet? Mine started pretty early this year!

[@Sunnyacres55]

Mine nested a little earlier this year also. Stick carrying about March 9th, then only one raven at a time for last month, now the pair is coming collecting food together so pretty sure they are feeding babies somewhere. I've tried to find where they nest but they get really suspicious when I start looking. Expecting the whole family probably in late May show. I live in Northern California USA, up in the foothills with lots of oaks, pines, elevation 2000 ft.

[@theravendiaries]

One of my families started flying last Wednesday. I call this family the Moros, and like last year, there's 5 in the brood. Went down and spent 2 hours with em this morning. This is what I call getting acquainted time. I just show up and they get used to me being in the area. The adults trust me so eventually the young not only get extremely curious they will come and play and wrestle at my feet. Watching the young learning to fly is about my favorite season! Good luck with yours, keep us posted if you like!

[@Sunnyacres55]

Well, I had decided they didn't have babies then 2 wks ago, when I went to feed my livestock, I was greeted with lots of baby raven squawks. 2 babies this year. Female mom is same one as last yr but I believe she has a new mate as he is leery of me, unlike last yr's male. This has made the babies leery of me as well. Fun watching them play and pick up everything, play in the water trough. They show every morning for awhile then fly off to the North.

[@theravendiaries]

You think it might be a different male? Interesting... The ones I keep track of seem to stay together year after year. In fact, this year I lost the first adult in more than a decade. Thanks for sharing! Enjoy them!

[@Palmer222]

He's having the time of his life watching those ravens flying with that groovy track playing

[@thomasle8255]

Where the hell do you find all these random dead animals?

[@theravendiaries]

+Thomas Le It's a beach Thomas, everything erodes down the the sea side and everything washes up on it also.

[@cyberdemon9961]

+theravendiaries What if a dead body (Human) washed up on the beach?

[@mial4630]

+Ed Slugle give it to them

[@cyberdemon9961]

kai wiacek damn straight

[@theravendiaries]

Crystal Cove State Park in Southern California is a long beach, and the beach is a place where all kinds of stuff collects.

[@Aaron-uo7tt]

I like how you befriend and spend time with wildlife and treat them without wasting unnecessary food, being green and helping the environment.

[@azarashi9967]

10:30pm: Today imma get some sleep 3:30am: Let me get my jacket and a couple snakes

[@pedroopo34]

It's actually 3:30 when I read this

[@riku2484]

@@pedroopo34 lol

[@isaacmalsch635]

I remember sitting in the car in a Walmart parking lot and there were some crows around so I threw a piece of bread out, which I shouldn't have done, but they all started eating it and all of a sudden I hear the ear piercing scratching of talons on the car as more landed on it

[@EVEMASTER99]

Lol

[@ClipOriss]

And in the back of your mind you remembered the book/movie "Birds"

[@mortem4342]

Birdemic.

[@JackSilver1410]

My flock just squabbled among themselves.

[@haveanicedave1551]

when I go to the store, I see them little black birds running around and then a few crows too. I would feed them French fries and then there would be a couple brave ones that would jump onto the hood. Also, sometimes I'd seen injured birds with missing foot or deformed foot. The crows won't come near, but they'll watch what's going on.

[@gabrielgardiman8342]

yay, now I can finally have friends

[@jeanniewest2649]

Thank you for being of service to the public and to ravens. They deserve our respect, love and protection 👍🏻

[@derror1]

i've heard stories of people who have feed ravens or crows and actually gotten things in return like coins and watches and stuff

[@theravendiaries]

Yes there are those stories, mine only bring me rocks and sticks... I do this cause of the relationships they allow me with them!

[@derror1]

yes of course but it doesn't make it any less amazing

[@prettypianoplayer100]

I like rocks, I want ravens to bring me rocks, like some kind of goth disney princess.

[@officialJoCa]

+prettypianoplayer100 You're a weird one.

[@isabellescales3763]

I would love to be a goth Disney princess. Imagine peoples faces when you tell them

[@xMrJanuaryx]

If all I have to do for you to consider me your friend is eat food you give me then we can be best friends bro

[@theravendiaries]

Yes , Robert, I'm a professional chef. Had my own Catalon restaurant for 22 years. Thing is, like with these birds can I ever really know if those that called me friend really were? Or did they just want something to eat...?

[@swrennie]

Enjoy your gull...

[@theravendiaries]

Hehe, don't think I'd like gull.

[@misctoast]

I do not trust that, you probably would leave me and only come back if I have food D:

[@AlexColberg]

I'd like to read what your definition of "friend" is.

[@theravendiaries]

Thanks Dan, interesting comment. I'd say it depends on both the circumstances and the capacity of the individual. I have cats in the neighborhood who: 1. have nothing to do with me, OR, 2. stop at the door, meow once or twice, allow me to pet them for two or three strokes and then run off, OR 3. just drop by for food. 1. is obvious, 2. Even though it's quick, they go out of their way to say hi...and they are looking for a specific response from me. 3. just a beggar... Could I call 2 a friend?

[@AlexColberg]

Sure, why not. It shows trust and it shows some affection, two key elements in friendship. Those two characteristics are harder to read with the ravens in your raven scenario. With the ravens it seems to be all about familiarity. Thanks for responding, by the way.

[@theravendiaries]

You're welcome, but understand I'm woking mostly with birds in a California State Park so there's a definite no touch no hand feed scenario. However, the relationship I have with the young as they are learning to fly is beyond amazing. They will spend 45 minutes to hours, just sitting and talking to me individually, or playing as a group right at my feet. The first few years the adults did not encourage or even allow it. But for the last 12 + years they bring the kids to me. But like my relationship with the kids I also work with at the same park, this is not something you put on a channel for all to see. Unfortunately there are some out there that could miss use or miss read and the last thing I want is to put either in any form of danger. I do have some secret ravens outside of parks and such that do allow very close interaction and contact, but here again, post it and you take the chance of someone harming them!

[@AlexColberg]

I understand. Thank you. Yes, they are friends. And you are their good friend.

[@theravendiaries]

Well a little crazy anyway... But again thanks for your post. Others imply the same type of question, but are not usually so polite about it. I'm sure many will enjoy both your questions and responses! Thanks again!

[@eSandy_]

The Bob Ross of Ravens

[@jaaqess2525]

They are really smart to watch the snake for so long.

[@mantistoboggan5171]

+Jaaq Ess most likely tangoed with a dastardly serpent in the past.

[@green-wk5li]

Mantis Toboggan 😂 I just pictured a Raven and a snake dancing, and wearing sombreros 😂

[@mantistoboggan5171]

Tie Dye Kat trololololololol

[@dumpthechump1769]

They must think that snake tastes pretty damned good to put that much time and effort into it.

[@dumpthechump1769]

@@green-wk5li Now I'm hearing the Mexican Hat Dance song. Ole!

[@foggyozarkgal348]

I have been a roadkill warrior for 50 years! I love all the scavangers. If I pass roadkill without removing off the road and drive back by and see a dead scavenger, whether bird or other critter dead on top of the roadkill; having become roadkill itself, I feel guilty I didn't stop (even if I had to pull over a block or two away and walk back and get it off the road so no more animals will die. all our animals and wildlife are endangered species now. Let's begin protecting them so we can enjoy them like this great Guardian of the Planet ~Mr. "theravendiaries" ~you are a true friend to make me happy knowing there are others who care so much! Thank you for all you do! Keep up the fantastic guardianship. I don't believe it is just the Raven's watching us do this :)

[@Candeekissez]

How about we start with not littering and picking up the litter we do see?

[@John-ir9tb]

Candeekissez Lmao snowflake, it’s not littering if an animal just happens to die in a spot

[@foggyozarkgal348]

@@John-ir9tb ehh but your McD nasty nasty fast food bags thrown on the middle of the road sure does ~DUH smh

[@foggyozarkgal348]

@@Candeekissez i take hikes almost daily and these days i dont even have to take a bag with me to fill up with all the litter, with each passing step, there is always lots of plastic bags hanging off of tree limbs. When it is breezy, the plastic bags are like waving banner flags of what a filthy, disgusting & uncaring bunch of humans live in the USA

[@robinmartz9052]

I adore Ravens. I lived in the woods for awhile and there were lots of them where I would go for a walk. I talked to them and they talked back. They would hop tree to tree along the way and sometimes I would sing. They really responded to that. People never believed me, but now we can see here that they really do communicate with people if you take the time.

[@mantistoboggan5171]

+Miss Robin Martz miss robin martz (miss snow white).

[@robinmartz9052]

that is sweet!

[@ghosttrees5362]

There's even some speculation from scientists that they can actually interpret human expressions.

[@theravendiaries]

+Miss Robin Martz - It's my experience that of all the animals I have taken the time to "get to know" ravens (and parrots), dolphins, monkeys, dogs and cats are the most responsive to human encounters. There are many others of course; horses, squirrels I even had a customer who told me about her personal encounters with her many head of cattle and their unique personalities. But there's something special about a raven, there's a connection, response and even an attempt at a level of some sort of communication that sets them apart from all other animals. Thanks for writing!

[@theravendiaries]

+Kristen Lamprecht - Hi Kristen! Sad thing is all "science" can do is speculate. That's why I share my findings directly with the general public and try to stay outside "scientific circles." See, I live my life using and enjoying far more than just my physical senses. I believe in silly things like love, emotions, and yes have even witnessed miracles. I believe in real relationships that go far beyond a measured "physical" perception. By the definition of "science", scientists can't touch those things and still be "scientific." I like to say I use science to help me interpret physical characteristics about the world but most of my life is actually lived and enjoyed far outside my limited "scientific" findings. Make sense?

[@RaptorFPV]

I´m speechless, great inpiration! Taming Animal, while not wasting resources and throwing away trash on the way, I like that! Big respect!!!

[@petuniaolgapicklewrinkle3441]

The comment section is pure gold on this video

[@theravendiaries]

Who knew? You can add anytime you feel inclined?

[@PatrickStarthnxroxrock]

I've been feeding this goddamn bird for 2 fucking weeks and he finally let me pet him and then he bit me and left! I gave him all that food like at least 30 dollars worth of fucking bird food and he bit me. Little shit.

[@Charliehawkscreech]

idk man, they eat stingrays and fish, they probably like starfish as well

[@theravendiaries]

They don't seem to like starfish, don't even bother to peck at them!

[@michaelhillmon6827]

Should have let him smash

[@swrennie]

Yeah, and they won"t bring you your robe like Cinderella, either...the ungrateful fucks!

[@lanabanana68]

now do you see why women are called birds haha !

[@xXSilentAgent47Xx]

How to make friends with Ravens? Use Axii sign.

[@theravendiaries]

...had to look that one up...

[@hagalazrune1410]

Lol

[@TelosLore1]

Dat Witcher reference tho

[@babyymurda7311]

No You say Joe flacco is elite

[@panzerkiller13]

Hahahahahaha that was great!

[@WesleyAPEX]

Is this south Texas? I see a lot of Texas sage growing!

[@bigdinobuilder5845]

I think it's in Crystal Cove which if I remember correctly is in southern california

[@gavinvalentino6002]

It's Mexico and that's marijuana.

[@ShaglusZ]

that looks nothing like texas!!!

[@TheDarkKRoo]

Any hints on befriending wild Robins and cyborgs?

[@mr.greenjeans9068]

WAFFLES WAFFLES WAFFLES!

[@TheRealAb216]

With the cyborg just teach him how to use 90s pop culture slang and high five and you will have a friend for life.

[@Hikmal95]

To befriend cyborgs, u nee to show off the all new iphone model to get its attention

[@conburd3338]

Robins are easy actually. I have a fishing spot and there's a robin that lives in a nearby tree that lands on my boots (I rest them up,) until I throw it a worm or maggot.

[@michaelcourtney2510]

@Roger Balcer I doubt this will be a problem with either robins or cyborgs. ;-)

[@LopezKushin]

Tip : So I couldn't find road kill. So instead , I started using my mouse traps.

[@primalzerg6863]

XD

[@impossabear4096]

there is LITERALY everything on KZbin. wanna make friends with a bird?we got you covered

[@TonyEnglandUK]

That dive at 3:27 was pure _"Hey human! Watch this!"_

[@Otaner142]

that beach is a graveyard !!!!

[@theravendiaries]

This is compiled over three years...

[@DawgBreff]

No idea how or why this came up on my recommended list, but I'm actually glad it did... That's a real considerate thing you do in cleaning up a bit of beach rubbish and the road kills to prevent other animal loss, and you are clearly well and deservedly rewarded for your efforts.

[@tropeadope4532]

Raven child: Hey mom look! It's the food guy! Raven mom: Oh shoot it is! C'mon children let's give our friend a show!

[@notherelol]

Once befriended. Teach them how to say "death is near"

[@dinkchusby2768]

That ain't no pickle pee

[@Dornatum]

The Dinkster that ain't no pump-a-rum

[@rodrigorosa7834]

i wonder if you give them fish they will give you titanites

[@LargeBanana]

Pickle-pee pickle-pee....!

[@alexgarcia4842]

I tried giving some crows glowing stones and I got a shiny blue rock WTF?

[@jackpen5341]

I miss snuggly.

[@Mantinae]

KZbin suggested me this video for no apparent reason - and I'm glad it did! Thank you for posting this, sir :).

[@petitemew]

I'm trying to befriend some crows by my place, but your video proves that my teen thugs may not be interested in me

[@theravendiaries]

patience...

[@hanrockabrand95]

That's really sweet. Imagine their delight at having safe-to-eat food, and you're also getting rid of trash.

[@mishach8270]

what an organic way to befriend them. awesome.

[@toadgoddess1]

well said and simply stated. I agree.

[@ComfyBluePants]

Honestly this almost felt like a 60 Minutes piece the way it was done. Good job. Enjoyed it.

[@t4705mb6]

Butterflies land on my finger (salt). Hummingbirds feed in my kitchen. A "mean killer" bull comes to me when I whistle and I scratch his back, cheeks and neck. Squirrels come up to me on my deck - right onto my lap. (In fact, a squirrel friend brought her TINY new babies to me just to introduce us!! How cool is THAT!) A local skunk eats right out of my hand and "snuggles" me. My dog talks to me. In Indiana, a stallion crashed a barbed wire fence during a bad sudden storm and, badly cut, was caught in the fenced in backyard of neighbors. It got bad! The horse panicked and there was a swimming pool in the yard! Two people were injured from the animal rearing and kicking and the police were called and were going to *shoot it!* Luckily the owner, a friend of mine, called me. I arrived, just petted and talked to the horse and...... walked him home! Know *why*? Because animals have a "sense" that a lot of humans don't exercise and a lot have lost. They still have..... feelings.

[@theravendiaries]

I would agree and those of who work with animals with a patient calmness, being totally unafraid yet possessing a true sense of awe and wonder will be rewarded in more ways than they can count.

[@rebeccabrink3706]

I love that you are just helping them get what they would naturally be eating rather than just feeding them any ol' crap.

[@larsivarhordnes182]

the principal norse god Odin had 2 ravens by him, named Hugin and Munin, to give him all kinds of advice. So this bird has been considered very clever through the centuries

[@mimerthebeamer1]

Thank you for the wonderful video and being so kind to our beautiful ravens.

[@theravendiaries]

Nobody gets more pleasure out of it than me!

[@notcyndi]

Sounds like an awful lot of trouble to go through just to get a legion of bird minions to do your evil bidding for you.

[@TakkuriHimare]

The payoff is totally worth it. Some raven and crow families will start to give you gifts in return, and you get a cool posse following you around.

[@theravendiaries]

notcyndi You people crack me up. First of all it's no trouble. Second you're saving other animals from getting hit in the street (the real purpose of this video.) And "evil bidding"? How about just the pure pleasure of being able to enjoy close up and personal one of the smartest greatest creatures on the planet! To say nothing of what playful clowns they are...

[@rvmvadati]

notcyndi theravendiaries will never tell us but he probably is getting lots of gold and diamonds as gift in return ;) Common ravens are known to steal and cache shiny objects such as pebbles, pieces of metal, and golf balls.

[@boxhawk5070]

theravendiaries You totally missed the hilarity of his post.

[@Erin-bc8ic]

theravendiaries I think you missed the joke on that one lol.

[@claudenewilliams4026]

This was beautiful, my friend. It's always refreshing to come across people who find happiness in the natural world around them. Bless you and thank you for making your adventures and knowledge accessible to this web of audience

[@Steadfasting]

"When driving, I look for roadkill."

[@sixforks6543]

When roadkill, i look for driving.

[@gutwounds]

"most people just feed them, don't do that" *feeds them*

[@horseygurl143]

I have a couple of parrots and a dove and when I change out their feed every morning, I used to throw the old in a planter on my deck for the cardinals and little birds. They could still find good seeds in it. Before I knew it, I had a crow on my deck. Within a few days, I had a dozen big crows jumping all over my deck. I lived there for four years and taught riding lessons on the property. The birds constantly looked for me. When I taught my lessons, the crows hung out in the nearby trees. Wherever I was, the crows were with me. They were loud and active and it was such a pleasure to have them in my life. I have crows and other birds now, too, but I sure do miss that murder of crows. Excellent video here. Thanks for sharing!

[@theravendiaries]

horseygurl143 Thanks for the story! And thanks for confirming one of the reasons I tend to prefer working with ravens over crows. As you put it, crows can be so loud...

[@mom369222]

I HAD a "pet"raven! I wasn't trying to make friends, it just decided it liked me, and followed me around(as long as I was outside), and he'd go with me when I brought my daughter to school. Every morning he'd "say' good morning, and I'd respond. Then,one day I told it if your so friendly, fly down, and talk to me! it did! i was amazed.

[@Gorkha_plant]

no matter what the comments say I think this is amazing. I too leave bits of biscuits and meat on my balcony for the crows here. there is one mama and chick crow around my home and its amazing to watch the growth from a egg to a now handsome crow. :)

[@theravendiaries]

And in what part of the world?

[@Gorkha_plant]

theravendiaries india

[@theravendiaries]

Fun, do you have ravens in your part of the world?

[@Gorkha_plant]

theravendiaries we have crows. :)

[@FreakoftheAngels]

You're like a Disney princess.

[@theravendiaries]

? ok I think that's pretty funny...

[@Bob1128]

"When driving I look for roadkill." Please find hobbies.

[@ProductionBandit]

this is technically a hobby bruh

[@Kyle_Hubbard]

I mean, he befriended birds, while you fail to try befriending a real person.

[@AndreasNilsson96]

wow that fucking burn

[@leaf8900]

but what if finding roadkill is part of my hobby????

[@CogniVision]

"Sometimes I make the roadkill."

[@steveadamo6693]

What an all around good wholesome video thats nothing but good for you and the environment. Great work, kick ass video! thanx man👍

[@walterkersting9922]

I'm trying to befriend some juvenile crows but they just taunt and make fun of me.

[@mauritzbunke9377]

hahaha

[@theravendiaries]

It takes time and patience because what you really need to gain is their trust.

[@herbertnorkus3381]

carrion trying!

[@dieminervaeule]

Those are the town bullies. You should look for the more nerdy ones.

[@walterkersting9922]

Die Minervaeule I'm black listed in Chandler, where I ran over a baby Raven while mowing a lawn; they have long memories and carry grudges for a long time.

[@laxjoh]

Holy shit the amount of dead animals just laying around there is pretty weird.

[@theravendiaries]

Not really, this is a 4 mile stretch of beach with vast amounts of wildlife who both live and die here. Know that this video is a collection of about 3 years, so it's not a daily, weekly, or monthly count...

[@Dowlphin]

Ever found a dead raven? If so, spent at least a millisecond wondering whether to offer it? ;-D

[@SplendidKunoichi]

I'm willing to bet all the carrion he showed off died primarily due to the actions of humans other than himself. Definitely no arguing on the roadkill, right? Nature can't really "run its course" when its already got roads, cars, and humans running over it, and nothing this guy does or doesn't do will change that. In my opinion, you should give nature more credit for adapting to this world that has belonged to humans for 10,000-20,000 years; ravens aren't stupid and when he stops feeding them they will just fly off to someone or something that will. All they take away from this is a reduced fear of humans in their territory which isn't necessarily dangerous.

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

laxjoh he kills them then makes the video..

[@retrograde1310]

It’s worse by my house 😔

[@kathleenbarrow3373]

Yes!!! I love and feed Ravens here in CA for over 3 years! They are my bestest friends now. Yes they watch for their network of supporters who always show up with treats! I mainly feed them dry dog food. The good brands!

[@I-Am-He.]

“Stingray is always good for an amusing encounter” -Steve Irwin

[@theimperviousfirecracker7934]

"They're like obnoxious teenagers." well, Ravens are often associated with gothic themes...

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

It’s just a phase

[@EternalShadow1667]

@@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 no it’s not MOM!

[@AutisticAl]

@@EternalShadow1667 Slits wrists the wrong way intentionally for attention

[@LetoZeth]

First steps towards becoming a sociopath.

[@officialgoosestudios7151]

LetoZeth Or...first step to becoming a Raven lord. Eh? Ehh?

[@cbhthhdd]

LetoZeth ??? Lol wat?

[@s3dchr]

Holy shit, that is a LOT of food you've provided them with :D

[@mickimeows]

+s3dchr I'd be happy and grateful too if I was offered that much.

[@theravendiaries]

+mickimeows - for people I tend to cook it...

[@unknownstar9522]

Very helpful info for so many viewers who were desperate to make friends with ravens besides pigeons and sparrows but weren’t able to until this video. Now we all can have ravens as friends. Dream came true!

[@CaptainPrincess]

you have a very odd speaking pattern

[@theravendiaries]

Yes Captain Princess, in this presentation I agree, see my reply to Tavishburn above.

[@cfidellmt]

Thanks for this info. A family/flock of 7 ravens has decided to make our neighborhood their own. I believe there are 2 adults and 5 juvies. Thanks for the advice about not wanting to attract the juveniles because of their destructive tendencies. Great video!

[@skylabalancingscales]

I love the respect you show through your words and actions. You clearly understand the boundaries one must have with a wild animal.

[@richardschuerger3214]

I moved out to the Western Mojave about three years ago and have been slowing befriending a pair or ravens that hang out near my house. They have gone from fleeing if I even poke my head out a window when they are 100 yards away to now warning me about stray dogs coming up to the property. I've learned that the way they say "Hi" to you if you encounter them on a hike is to look stoically past you from a tree top perch as you walk by. There are a couple that will do little wing-tips if I call to them in flight. One of the things that helped win favor with the birds was rescuing a little pit puppy that someone dumped nearby. The little thing showed up on my driveway howling to get let let in. The day after taking her in (she is black so of course I named her Raven) I was sitting out side with playing with her on my lap and two ravens started circling overhead to have a look. I think their curiosity about the dog, made them hang out a little closer than they would have normally and so they started seeing that I was not hostile to them.