Enid and the Ravens

Henry is a raven who shares Viking Island with us. For years he watched over the island and came flying in for a visit when I called. We were friends. Twice he built a nest on the water tower and I had to move him. The first time his little ones were left on the ground. He and I brought them up together. The second time, my nephew, Colin, and his friend, Kyle, built a fake water tower on the east side of the island. We moved the nest and little ones. Henry were fine with that.

Last year, Henry did not return to the island and I missed him. I watched the sky and called all summer but he never answered. When I arrived at Viking Island on Sunday, one of his little ones (I think) was back with a partner and busy constructing a nest on the top of the water tower.

Hmmm another move coming up!

I am not too great at climbing that tower....pretty wimpy about it actually. With Hugh holding the ladder and Henry flying around above us, I tried to take a peak in the nest. It appeared that it was built and not occupied so we took it down. Under Henry's watchful eye, I moved the nest. It needs some expert revamping but I hope they are willing to move again!

Please Henry, leave home and move into your own place!!