In regard to the ravens in Fairfax City that Lucy Uncu asked about, a pair
nested there last year and successfully fledged two young. This year the
adults (female) began carrying nesting material in November 2018 and greatly
expanded last year's nest. Until this weekend we had not seen any immature
birds with the adults in the nest area. But this weekend both adults and
two immatures were present. One of the adults is providing food to the
youngsters. Based on 3 observations, it appeared to us that the adult was
greeted with wing-quivering, but did not feed the youngster directly.
Instead, put the food down and the younger birds fed themselves. This was
definitely the case on 2 of the 3 observations Possibly these immature
birds will be helpers at this year's nest, or possibly the recent harsh
weather brought them back to the nest site where at least one adult is
providing food, or a combination of both. All interesting in any event.
Judged by observed fledging date last year, the first egg for 2019 will be
laid in the first half of March.
Paul Woodward
Fairfax City, VA
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