The Wet Woodland Bird Survey
Raven Corvus corax
Appearance | A large crow, all black with a thick, heavy bill and
wedge-shaped tail in flight. Size: 60-67cm tall |
Voice | Hollow pruk-pruk. |
Habitat | Moors, heaths and sea cliffs. |
Food | Carrion, birds, mammals, eggs, snails and grain. |
Breeding Habits | 4-6 eggs in large cup-like nest on a ledge or a fork in a
tree. Incubation takes 20-21 days and fledging takes 5-6 weeks. 1 brood per year; February-March. |
Location in Wet Woodland | A raven was heard and seen flying over the wet woodland a few times. There are good trees to nest in nearby and also good food supplies available. |