[texbirds] UPDATE: Common Raven - southwest Austin

From: "LMarkoff" <canyoneaglej@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "'texbirds'" <texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:58:58 -0500

Hi Texbirds,

Since I reported the Common Raven on Tuesday, 3/12, a CORA has been here
every day.  Sometimes it is on the power pole, other times it is in the
woods behind our house.  There is a dead-ripe odor emanating from the woods
this week, so I am guessing a largish dead animal is down there.  It reminds
me of the dead-hog odor that was a regular feature of my Edwards County
place...ah memories.  Perhaps the odor is enticing the CORA to visit?

And a big surprise, today there were two CORAs, hanging together.  At times
they would sail around in a circle above our house.  Now I am wondering
about the possibility of a nest somewhere in the vicinity.  Is that likely
in this area?  Or do they forage over a wide range?  

Lori Markoff
southwest Austin 

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Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 8:18 AM
To: 'texbirds'
Subject: [texbirds] Common Raven - southwest Austin

Good morning, Texbirds!

Just had a new yard bird, a Common Raven!  It was sitting on the power pole
in our front yard, rokking away.  Have never seen one in this part of Austin
before, have only seen them in northwest Austin.  We are near the
intersection of Brodie and Slaughter Lanes.  Is this an unusual spot for
them?

'twas a nice treat for this Corvid lover.  :-)

Lori Markoff
southwest Austin

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