One of the biggest differences between the Common Ravens and the American Crows in my area is their behavior, and that includes how they treat other animals and birds. In this video I show how crows attack hawks (eagles and any other rival bird they want out of "their" territory) to chase them out, and then you'll see how the ravens go about it. To me, there's a big difference in the way they choose to do it, the thought involved, and even the results. I find the ravens to be calmer, more methodical, quieter, more kung foo-ish. The crows are louder, reactionary, with guns blazing ... ?
For those who care, all these scenes were shot at Crystal Cove State Park in Southern California over the last 2 days in February 2020, as I'm waiting for nesting season to begin.
The music are excerpts from Justin Enayat's "Soaring"
27 сен 2024
