Vintage Raven and Crow

What could be more Halloweenish than the raven?

Ravens have followed people around the North American continent for centuries; they followed the covered wagons traveling west and hunting parties in the hopes of finding a quick meal. Ravens are among the world's smartest birds solving more and more complicated problems presented by scientists.

Breeding pairs of ravens hold their territory against all other ravens. Ravens are also known as acrobatic fliers often doing somersaults and flying upside down. It has been discovered that ravens understand cause and effects. A study in Wyoming found that ravens are drawn to the sound of gunshots in the hope of finding a carcass to eat but are not drawn to other loud sounds such car horns. (AllAboutBirds.org)

The raven....