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Common
ravens
are
known
for
spectacular
aerobatic
displays,
such
as
flying
in
loops
or
interlocking
talons
with each other in flight.
The
common
raven
(Corvus
corax),
also
known
as
the
northern
raven,
is
a
large
all-black
passerine
bird
found
across
the
Northern
Hemisphere.
It
is
one
of
the
largest
corvids
and
possibly
the
heaviest
passerine
bird;
at
maturity,
the
common
raven
averages
25ins
in
length
and
weight
of
2.6lbs.
Common
ravens
can
live
up
to
21
years
in
the
wild,
and
40
or
more
in
a
protected
environment
such
as
at the Tower of London.
Common
ravens
have
co-existed
with
humans
for
thousands
of
years
and
in
some
areas
have
been
so
numerous
that
people
have
regarded
them
as
pests.
Part
of
their
success
as
a
species
is
due
to
their
omnivorous
diet;
they
are
extremely
versatile
and
opportunistic
in
finding
sources
of
nutrition,
feeding
on
carrion,
insects,
cereal
grains, berries, fruit, small animals, and food waste. White ravens are occasionally found in the wild.
They
display
ability
in
problem-solving,
as
well
as
other
cognitive
processes
such
as
imitation
and
insight.
Some
notable
feats
of
problem-solving
provide
evidence
that
the
common
raven
is
unusually
intelligent
and
there
has
also
been
increasing
recognition
of
the
extent
to
which
birds
engage
in
play.
Juvenile
common
ravens
are
among
the
most
playful
of
bird
species,
being
observed
to
slide
down
snow
banks,
apparently
purely
for
fun,
for
instance.
Over
the
centuries,
the
raven
has
been
the
subject
of
mythology,
folklore,
art,
and
literature.
In
many
cultures,
including
the
indigenous
cultures
of
Scandinavia,
ancient
Ireland
and
Wales,
Bhutan,
the
northwest
coast
of
North America, and Siberia and northeast Asia, the common raven has been revered as a spiritual figure or god.
In
Greek
mythology,
ravens
are
associated
with
Apollo,
the
god
of
prophecy.
They
are
said
to
be
a
symbol
of
bad
luck,
and
were
the
god's
messengers
in
the
mortal
world.
According
to
the
mythological
narration,
Apollo
sent
a
white raven to spy on his lover, Coronis.
THE RAVEN'S DANCE
(J8x32)
Derek Haynes Carnforth Collection 5
1- 8
1s+2s dance double Fig of 8 (1s cross down & 2s out & up to start)
9-16
1s
dance
reflection
reels
of
3
on
opposite
sides
with
2s+3s
&
end
facing down (Lady on Man’s right)
17-24
1s
(Lady
leading)
dance
an
Alternating
Tandem
RSh
reel
of
3
across
with 2s (RSh to 2M) & end in centre facing down
25-32
1s
dance
down
between
3s,
cast
up
1
place
(opposite
sides),
lead
up
between 2s, cross & cast to 2
nd
place own sides
