A Gift from Raven
A Gift from Raven
The other day I was up, and walking on the river early in the morning. It’s my favorite way to start the day. Early morning sunrise, quite, and the sound of the river. Usually I get to see wildlife of some kind, and on that day it was Ravens. They are always a favorite, and on this day I received a gift from raven.
I came across about 6 birds in the trees. This one was very talkative.
He also stretched so nice for me. I love to see all their feathers like this.
With a squawk and a flap, he took off. I watched another one for a minute, then he too left with the other ravens. They all left except this younger one. She, sat on a low branch watching me. I sat down on the ground so I could just hang out, and commune with her.
She was grooming, and fluffing in between watching what I was doing. I got up and moved a tiny bit closer, and to get a better direct view. She was oddly quite the whole time, usually they have so much to say.
Raven yoga. First stretch this wing…..
Then the other.
After a few minutes she flew off, I suppose she wanted to catch up to the rest of the family. I walked over to the tree she had been sitting on, and found she had left me a gift.
Feathers are my favorite kind of gift, especially one that seems so intentional.
I found this years ago, and I love it.
“When a feather falls at your feet, it means you
are to travel on wings of curiosity.
Don’t be afraid of strange lands or a language you don’t
understand. The feather means freedom. Why else do you think the bird gave it to
you.”
Nancy Wood
– from Pueblo Reflection
Great bird shots. In most of them it almost appears as if she is posing for you.
What incredible experiences you have Mary. So connected to nature and beauty. Thank you. <3
Hello, great post on the Raven. Your photos are wonderful. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!
Beautiful photos but those words you ended with are wonderful! I love when birds leave me a feather.
Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful photos of the raven, Mary. I love sitting in our backyard in the morning – drinking my coffee – while Shadow and Ducky check out all the squirrels and birds who have been by for their breakfast.
wonderful strand of portraits.
I love that story. Your photos are superb, and I love the bokeh behind her. I love ravens. I’ve often thought about trying to befriend the ones near our house. I’ve read stories of gifts from ravens. That would be a wonderful treat!
What a cooperative subject she was! I love to hear the different calls the ravens make. Often I am wandering around the yard trying to figure out what is making that strange noise, and it turns out to be a raven. I can’t get over how big they are sometimes too, you can hear their wings whooshing as they fly over.