Heron using bait for fishing

[Andrew <>]

Hi,

We also have Australian Ravens which soften bread in the birdbath.  I 
presume that in this case when the bird baths ran out, he used the dam, 
realized fish were attracted and they were more of a meal than bread.  
What I would really like to know now is whether that Crow is the only 
one in the vicinity which does it and/or whether the Crow's offspring 
use the method.  ie is this cultural trait passed on.
Cheers

Andrew

Philip Veerman wrote:

> Hi Jade,
> That is interesting. I have noticed it as a regular occurrence for ravens to dunk bread in my bird bath. I thought just to soften it, as there are no fish in there. At least not in mine. 
>
> Philip