Mind of the Raven: Investigations and Adventures with Wolf-Birds (Audiobook)

from nevusmom

I have always loved Corvids, particularly crows. My encounters with Ravens are dismally few, but striking. The author managed to capture their intelligence very well. The idea that ravens might actually lead predators TO prey was intriguing to me; especially in light of the near cougar attack rel...

from Zumbanista

The beginning of this book started off better than the end, in my opinion. It's essentially a compilation of the writer's own painstaking, sometimes hilarious, and sometimes inconclusive research with hand reared and wild ravens, plus many third hand anecdotes. I learned a lot about the habits, m...

from nevusmom

I have always loved Corvids, particularly crows. My encounters with Ravens are dismally few, but striking. The author managed to capture their intelligence very well. The idea that ravens might actually lead predators TO prey was intriguing to me; especially in light of the near cougar attack rel...

from dele2451

A revealing peek into curious corvid behaviors. I found the portions regarding wolf-raven and hunter-raven relationships and "play" behaviors especially interesting. The detailed sketches and photographs are also nice, although printing limitations make many photographs appear darker than desirab...

from ShushilaH

Not as easy to get into as Winter world, the other one of Heinrich's books that I have read, but very interesting. In general, I loved the anecdotes and the information, but found his depth when discussing some of his research a little tedious. I look at corvids in a new light after reading this ...