Recorded in the only virgin spruce forest in the eastern US, this episode about Common Ravens is full of the ambience of Gaudineer Scenic Area in the Monongahela National Forest. As chickadees and kinglets chirp in the background, Dr. John tells you everything you need to know about the Common Raven. These birds a spookily intelligent and despite huge population crashes in the 1800s they are now extremely successful....sometimes to the detriment of endangered species! Learn about how the Raven really can quoth "nevermore" and the efforts to save the gopher tortoise from raven's ravenous beaks. Join Dirty Bird Podcast for another educational and fun episode!.Intro music by Ricky Pistone and outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers.All bird sounds are from xeno-canto.org.Raven Opening Call by Lars Edenius .“Qwork” call by Lars Edenius .Ravens Talking by Markus Jacobs..Alarm Call by Lars Edenius .Contact Call by Joao Tomas.Raven Speaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPhbXsxE7aY.Raven Saying Goodmorning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQShKi1s2sY