Keywords: ravens ravens in winter ravensinwinter ravens and dogs ravensanddogs trickster alaska native mythology alaskanativemythology chugach state park chugachstatepark near anchorage nearanchorage alaska Many Native Alaskan beliefs depict the Raven as a “trickster” spirit. Long recognized as one of the most intelligent birds, they are found everywhere in Alaska. Ravens are known to roost in the Chugach Mountains behind Anchorage and fly into town during the day... returning to the mountains in the evening. They spend less time in town during the Summer and more time in town during the Winter. So Ravens are now more visible as Winter is approaching. Ravens are pretty much my favorite bird of Winter since you end up interacting with them so much, especially if you have dogs. Plus, their amazing and unique vocalizations are so much fun! The Ravens literally "play" with our dogs in our backyard. There is no dog food outside ever... they just enjoy making the dogs' life miserable by dive-bombing them and taunting them on the ground, just out of reach. (More about Ravens in Anchorage, Alaska: www.farnorthscience.com/cold-quests/ravens-in-the-city/ ). Many Native Alaskan beliefs depict the Raven as a “trickster” spirit. Long recognized as one of the most intelligent birds, they are found everywhere in Alaska. Ravens are known to roost in the Chugach Mountains behind Anchorage and fly into town during the day... returning to the mountains in the evening. They spend less time in town during the Summer and more time in town during the Winter. So Ravens are now more visible as Winter is approaching. Ravens are pretty much my favorite bird of Winter since you end up interacting with them so much, especially if you have dogs. Plus, their amazing and unique vocalizations are so much fun! The Ravens literally "play" with our dogs in our backyard. There is no dog food outside ever... they just enjoy making the dogs' life miserable by dive-bombing them and taunting them on the ground, just out of reach. (More about Ravens in Anchorage, Alaska: www.farnorthscience.com/cold-quests/ravens-in-the-city/ ). |