#RavensFamilyTree

#RavensFamilyTree

Nobody's around yet.

It is still the nesting period but soon this tree will be invaded with many youngsters who will enjoy a big bonanza feast with parents, right in the middle of the valley.

Then will sleep all together on it the entire night with a full stomach.

#CommonGrackel

…with all these temperature variations around here, no one can really be sure if it's Spring Season.

But today a small flock of these magnificent Common Grackels has arrived to enjoy the sun with us so, it's official now. We're in!

#RavensNest

A new nest has been located about 2 km from here by observing activities nearby. And that nest has been built on an approximately 60° sidewall at about 50' from the ground on the far West mountain range.

At this moment the nest is completely uncovered and can easily be spotted by predators but for Ravens, it's part of the game. I've been observing Raven's nests for years now and I know that Ravens around here prefer to build in deciduous trees. Eventually growing leaves will produce fresh air while protecting the nest against bad weather. Also youngsters don't have much feathers and sunshine will keep them warm while parents are away looking for food. Coniferous trees would simply create too much heat with no air while sap would damaged their feathers that later would not be useful for their first flight lesson.

Anyway, their nesting period has started in mid-March which now makes more than 21 days of brooding so far; meaning eggs have hatched and we're about to see some serious activities up there. Also meaning 4 to 7 new Ravens in the valley.

#AtlanticPuffin

...of course it benefits them that colonies are mostly on islands with no terrestrial predators but, as I already said, even if they have a large population with a wide range, these beautiful and now precious Waterfowl Birds still declined rapidly resulting in it being rated as vulnerable by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature).

This environment in which we all living in has its own limits.

#RescueChopper

In solidarity with people affected by climate change's effects:

Once the location has been determined as not accessible by land; Rescue-Chopper is always the best solution you can get in case of emergency evac.

:Relevant footage from last year's #TheDayAfter because yes, climate "is still" changing.

#CanadianRedFox

A small Fox at dusk upon the North hill has spotted a little Red Squirrel for a potential dinner.