Mind of the Raven: Investigations and Adventures with Wolf-Birds [B0051]

2007 PB. Heinrich involves us in his quest to get inside the mind of the raven. But as animals can only be spied on by getting quite close, Heinrich adopts ravens, thereby becoming a "raven father," as well as observing them in their natural habitat. He studies their daily routines, and in the process, paints a vivid picture of the ravens' world. At the heart of this book are Heinrich's love and respect for these complex and engaging creatures, and through his keen observation and analysis, we become their intimates too. Heinrich's passion for ravens has led him around the world in his research. Mind of the Raven follows an exotic journey-from New England to Germany, and from Montana to Baffin Island in the high Arctic-offering dazzling accounts of how science works in the field, filtered through the eyes of a passionate observer of nature. Each new discovery and insight into raven behavior is thrilling to read, at once lyrical and scientific.

From Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "An enthralling book that delves into the psyche of these fascinating creatures. Shows the depth of feeling, character and personality of these birds. The experiments are really interesting and demonstrate complex social and mental capacities humans arrogantly often reserve only for themselves."; "I'm not sure how this non-fiction book ended up in my reading pile but I'm so glad that it did! I have always wanted to know more about these amazing and incredibly intelligent birds and this book satisfied my curiosity."