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Deb in PA

3:04

Connor, did they take any pics of the release? Fly free beautiful Raven! Stay safe!

Connor Gillespie, WCV

3:04

I'll check

T 'n T

3:36

Sorry to bother you when everyone is so busy - and I'm looking for the raven, too- but Buddy's Cam 3 is black again. Thanks!

Haley, WCV

3:36

Should be working now!

Dawn in VB

5:18

So glad the Raven was released. I will miss watching him/her. I have enjoyed the feathers on cam 2.

T 'n T

5:18

Thanks!

nef in me

6:49

Just wondered if the raven was banded.

Connor Gillespie, WCV

6:49

No, we do not have a bird bander on staff.

jakermo

6:50

Connor, what if the Ravens near the Cub Yard are a special group and don't accent our outstanding Mr RAVEN???

Connor Gillespie, WCV

6:50

Well that would just be rude ... I don't think that will happen!

*** Thursday, September 18 ***

KP in ORF

8:06

I think the local Ravens would know the cam 2 Raven. I'm sure they have spoken. Maybe the wild ones even visited the enclosure? Not sure they could get face to face but they could talk thru the walls!

Trish

8:06

That's not the only group of ravens in all of Virginia.

KP in ORF

8:06

That black blob in the lower left WAS bears on the night cam. At 6:45AM on the day cam they were awake & moving. They are under the leaves now but in the same general location.

jakermo

8:38

KP, good thinking! I'll bet you are right. They probably have already met him. Thank you Connor. It would be rude, and really, our Mr Raven is very handsome.

8:42

Thank you for that reminder Trish. And it is probably going to be so beautiful for him to fly around near the Blue Ridge Mountains!

Deb in PA

8:55

Mornin' all! I'm sure the Raven is enjoying his freedom after so many days in rehab! It makes me sad to think of all the critters who have been affected by wildfires over the years and knowing this Raven was saved and is now free puts a smile on my face and joy in my heart.

Ursa

9:11

Thank you SalGal's family for remembering her today on Happy Google Day. It's my "go to" source for right answers. Today I'll remember SalGal while I'm Googling. Connor, thanks so much for the cub update. Lavender has gained weight I see, getting close in size to her sister cub No Tag. Particularly loved the s'cap of No Tag resting in the crotch of tree branches. Thanks WCV for taking such good care of the lovelies!

jtct sustitute

10:24

Quote for 9/18: "Each species is a masterpiece, a creation assembled with extreme care and genius." ~ Edward O. Wilson

Guest

10:56

I am delighted Mr. Raven is finally free! Sure hope the local ravens who frequent the cub's yard accept him as one of their own.

Deb in PA

11:09

Just getting back from an appointment and was thrilled to see a mature eagle and a juvenile lazily flying around in circles near the river!

NT and Lil Lav checking out today's menu items! (WCV)

NT says, "Ah, who flattened this perfectly good box?" (WCV)

Lil Lav says, "Ah, this is a particularly tasty nut!" (WCV)

Guest

11:37

Could that be him???

Haley, WCV

11:37

It is a little hard to tell but I think that may be a crow

Cathy in Nevada

11:37

Guest about raven was me - didn't realize I had lost my name.

jakermo

12:07

So, did they release the Raven today?? or yesterday?

Haley, WCV

12:07

The raven was released yesterday.

nef in me

1:06

cleaning up after a snack
WCV

Spread vulture?
WCV

Tara, WCV

1:07

jakermo

1:12

Tara, great camera work!! And many many thanks to whoever put the Update and Incredible pictures together for our Darling Cubs!! (Oh, and the Vultures are great as well!)

Tara, WCV

1:12

Thanks, jakermo!

jakermo

1:17

Oh, and thank you to Haley for the info on the Raven. I was just a little confused!! I guess I had scrolled back a little too much.

Seahawk Nadine-U.P., WA

1:17

Great vulture photos. Another animal I have grown to love through wild

whoops didn’t finish - Another animal I have grown to love from WCV and especially from Buttercup the ambassador at WCV. He had such a personality.

Deb in PA

1:52

Vulture says, "Well, you thought all vultures were dirty, smelly birds, and I'm here to tell you my Mama raised me right! I'm very clean and I smell like a rose!" (WCV)

Connor Gillespie, WCV

3:51

It's not the best quality, but here's a zoomed out video of the Raven release

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sl90CuN9Jl8

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