popa bear Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Has any body else seen ravens in their area i'm just south of Coventry and it took a bit of working out as to what they were but we are seeing several ravens in our area.God knows where they have come from or where they roost or go to feed.Don't tell me they are carrion crow as a few people have seen them and are of the same opion that they are ravens.Has anybody else come across them? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdab Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Yes you are bang on they are Ravens I've seen them several times the last 12 months apparently I've heard from a well known source they are youngsters from Wales looking for new territory . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Some in north west staffs, has been for years, watch their nests in summer. Deadly to lambs born outside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Are they protected, I've always thought they were ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Lots of Ravens here. Please be aware that all birds are protected, hence the General Licence Birds (to take or kill for reasons of health or safety) Not preaching but if you don't know it's potential trouble big time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 I've seen several ravens here in East Sussex too. They have a distinctive call which is more croakey than crows, and they have a more diamond-shaped tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Are they protected, I've always thought they were ? Yes they are Reduce crows dramatically and they come back Not the threat crows are as they are exclusive carrion eaters If you can't recognise them against a crow then make darn sure you can or it will bring trouble down on you and shooting generally Key points are the cronkin call. Size and flight pattern the wing is more raptorore like a Buzzard in shape with the primarys flaring out like fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biddy Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 We have had Ravens on our shoot and around where I live in Leamington for about 3 years and numbers increasing, never saw them around here before that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simjakcal Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 yes seen quite a few down here on the land I shoot...your all welcome to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotguneddy Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Think there protected or need a permit. Seen few pairs near goring/ pangbourne area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 They are protected, and you need to apply for a specific licence if you want to control their numbers. They cannot be shot under the General Licence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhunter Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 I've seen their numbers increase where I shoot over the last five years or so. It's a good job they are very vocal and let you know when there are around. GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 For years now ravens have been spreading east and south from their former strongholds in the west and North of the country. Within a few years we can expect to be seeing them almost everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 theres a few out where i shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Very scarce when I was a lad, but many more around nowadays. Nice to see, and hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshiretaxidermy Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Just finished a bird proofing job in Ayr. There is a resident pair nesting on the clock tower In the middle of the town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) Yes they are Reduce crows dramatically and they come back Not the threat crows are as they are exclusive carrion eaters If you can't recognise them against a crow then make darn sure you can or it will bring trouble down on you and shooting generally Key points are the cronkin call. Size and flight pattern the wing is more raptorore like a Buzzard in shape with the primarys flaring out like fingers We have a lot here and I'm not sure there exclusive carrion eaters, Iv'e scared away quite a few at lambing and i think they are having a go at the lambs as they are coming out, maybe its the after birth maybe not but we do loose quite a few lambs, They will also bring about the early demise of any sheep unfortunate to find itself on its back I do like their flying acrobatics in the spring though, Edited January 13, 2016 by islandgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotguneddy Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Do they nes early or similar to rooks,crows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 I've seen a few around Bromsgrove and Droitwich area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Do they nes early or similar to rooks,crows They nest in Febuary here cant remember when rooks nest in England but do remember standing under rookeries in early spring listening to the cawing ( one of my favourite memories a child ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 They unzip new born lambes from the chord. They eat fruits too. They scrap with buzzards too. Smart bird, brainy. Mentioned in the bible too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshiretaxidermy Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 They unzip new born lambes from the chord. They eat fruits too. They scrap with buzzards too. Smart bird, brainy. Mentioned in the bible too. The bible, is that in the newsagents next to the Beano? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Loads in Gloucestershire now, see them and hear them everyday, just like the buzzard they were not about when I was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaunda Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Not noticed in my part of Lincolnshire to date,no doubt they will appear in due course,that's nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk4sport Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I live on the leicestershire / Derbyshire border just outside ashby-de-la-zouch and first noticed numbers increasing in 2014, but last year i was seeing them most weeks whilst shooting or out dog training. As posts have said their size, calls/ croaks and wing shape gives them away but i also think the shape of the tail aswell is quite distinctive from crows and rooks, it is almost diamond shaped ,lovely birds and great to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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