Raven

The Raven is a very large bird and a member of the crow family. It is all black with a large bill and long wings and in flight it shows a diamond-shaped tail.

Ravens are resident in the west and north of the UK i.e. south west England, Wales, the north Pennines, the Lake District and much of Scotland and breed in mountain areas, on sea cliffs, on moorland and on inland cliffs and crags.

Most birds are residents but some birds especially non-breeders and young birds wander from their breeding areas although they do not travel far.

Date: 02/10/06

Location: Gigrin Farm, Rhayder, Powys