random thoughts on raceway ravens: what are the instinctively preferred characteristics of a raven's nesting site are there not enough natural nesting sites in our area for an expanding raven population do ravens instinctively seek out novel nesting sites as a way of adapting to local conditions do ravens learn to avoid certain nesting site types after failed attempts will the decision about what to do about the raceway nest and/or raven pair be made by upper management or by maintenance personnel whoever decides, will they know the difference between crows and ravens, and will it make a difference in their decision would it make a difference in TWRA input should it be solicited wouldn't it be good to educate those involved in order to ensure survival of the breeding pair even though the nest might need to be sacrificed are the ravens in question the same ones we have been hearing from the Slagle Hollow side of Steele Creek park for the last few months Don Holt Steele Creek Park, Bristol, TN