On the 16th-17th January several pairs of Common Ravens were observed near their nests on the high voltage electricity poles in Trakai and Varėna districts. Birds did not breed, although were preparing their nests and chasing away potential competitors. In several different places both members of the pair were guarding the nests.
Common Ravens start breeding early, usually in February, but sometimes in mild winter conditions can start breeding even in January. Ravens often make nests on the utility poles within high voltage electricity transmission grid. When juveniles leave the nest, it is sometimes taken by other birds, most often – by Common Kestrels and Hobbies.

E. Pakštytė

 

 

 

Common Raven in the nest (photo by M. Karlonas).

 

Common Ravens (photo by M. Karlonas).