Cascades Raptor Center  Resident Bird - Raven   Zach, courtesy
of Brian Lanker. Mitra  This bird, probably male based on size,
was found on 6/9/10 as a fledgling, in a picnic area in a park
in Berkeley, California. Though he was vocalizing, no adults
were seen. He was very thin, and easily picked up due to a
severe visual deficit. He was taken to Lindsay Wildlife Museum
in Walnut Creek, CA. Exams by an avian ophthalmologist indicated
no problem in the outer eye, meaning there is damage to either
the optic nerve or brain. The bird was clearly not releasable,
as he is very hesitant in new places. He is, however, quickly
trained to find his food and perches, thus gaining confidence,
and seems to relish interactions with people. He was transferred
to CRC in mid-August 2011.  Sponsor Mitra  Raven (Corvus corax)
Courtesy of Barbara Gleason The common Raven belongs to the
Corvidae family: large perching birds that includes ravens,
crows, jays, magpies, nutcrackers, and their relatives. This
large black bird has a l