Romantic Ravens: a Sound Portrait

["kjcolver" kjcolver]

I've podcasted an example of a "portrait" recording at www.7Loons.com  - lo=
ok for the Ravens in the podcast section of my web site.  The courting rave=
ns are featured but several other species are present.  The recording was w=
ith the SD 722 and Sennheiser 30/40 MS pair.

While the ravens are not rare or exotic, I hope to show that even a common =
species can be entertaining to capture in sound.  These audio portraits are=
 where I'm currently having my fun.  The White-throated Swift podcast is an=
other portrait example.

To me, these ravens sound more like a married couple than a pair in new cou=
rtship.  Perhaps they have finished the romance earlier in the spring and a=
re now furnishing the nest.  They sound like a young couple discussing home=
 decor down at the Home Depot store.  Or maybe an older couple?  Perhaps th=
ere is a note of discord?


Blatantly Anthropomorphic,

Kevin

www.7Loons.com