Mind of the raven
Subtitle: investigations and adventures with wolf-birds
By: Bernd Heinrich
Edition: 1st ed
Publisher: Cliff Street Books
Published: 1999
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 380
Subjects: Ravens; Ravens -- Anecdotes
Genres: Anecdotes
Description: In Mind of the Raven, Bernd Heinrich, award-winning naturalist, finds himself dreaming of ravens and decides he must get to the truth about this animal reputed to be so intelligent.

Much like a sleuth, Heinrich involves us in his quest, letting one clue lead to the next. But as animals can only be spied on by getting quite close, Heinrich adopts ravens, thereby becoming a raven father," as well as observing them in their natural habitat, studying their daily routines, and in the process painting a vivid picture of the world as lived by the ravens.

At the heart of this book are Heinrich's love and respect for these complex and engaging creatures, and through his keen observation and analysis, we become their intimates too.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 357-371)