Raven Makes Rare Visit to Martha's Vineyard
Common raven sighting is second ever on the Vineyard.
Common raven sighting is second ever on the Vineyard.
Ravens are about 50 per cent larger than American crows and have wedge-shaped tails.
Ravens are about 50 per cent larger than American crows and have wedge-shaped tails.
Ravens are corvids, in the same family as jays, magpies, crows and rooks.
Ravens are corvids, in the same family as jays, magpies, crows and rooks.
Raves are among the smartest of birds and often accompany people in search of a meal.
Raves are among the smartest of birds and often accompany people in search of a meal.
Common ravens are almost entirely black, and are not as social as crows.
Common ravens are almost entirely black, and are not as social as crows.
A muse for authors and often featured in mythology.
A muse for authors and often featured in mythology.
A common raven was spotted in early November on Martha's Vineyard, but despite the name the sighting is anything but common. This was only the second sighting of the species on the Island.