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14-Jan-2013

raven, extra fierce

Colwall, Herefordshire

I thought this must be a youngster with that round head shape, but no:"these are adults exhibiting aggressive behaviour!
This is the so-called "thick head intimidatory posture" and more often seen on the ground - designed to imply that the Raven is big and strong.
See 'next' for more normal shape

Nikon D7000 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/2000s f/6.7 at 400.0mm iso800 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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godro27-Jan-2013 02:37
Nice capture,well done!!!
larose forest photos20-Jan-2013 03:10
Ravens are amazingly clever birds, with a huge 'vocabulary' and a repertoire of poses and strategies! V
John Lamb19-Jan-2013 20:07
Quite adifference between the tow shots Chris.
John R. Powell19-Jan-2013 19:10
Very good capture Chris... better than any Raven shot I've ever taken.
Brian Samuel19-Jan-2013 17:38
It scared me :0) Nice details in the feathers.
Johnny JAG19-Jan-2013 15:39
Great catch
Martin Lamoon19-Jan-2013 12:58
Excellent capture of the Raven, great wing spread . v
SRW19-Jan-2013 11:55
Great catch... -- and I learned something, today...!
John Reynolds LRPS19-Jan-2013 08:32
Interesting capture of their "aggressive" strategy. V.
Blandine Mangin19-Jan-2013 08:26
une jolie prise en vol ! v
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