The Raven is amoung the smartest of all birds, the largest species of song bird, the largest all black bird in the world. The Raven is a year round resident of Alaska.
Common in the myths, poetry, and literature of many cultures the Ravens spiritual importance to native Alaskans is still recognized. He is viewed as the creator of the world and the bringer of daylight-as well as an incurable trickster by the native Alaskan Tribes.
I just think that the Raven is an Awesome bird!
This was captured in Portage , the Raven is perched on the Ghost trees that still remain after being killed by salt water in the 64 quake.