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

Bernd Heinrich investigates the mind of the raven by adopting ravens and becoming a "raven father," while also observing them in their natural habitat. He studies their daily routines and creates a detailed picture of their world. The book centers on Heinrich's respect for these complex creatures, and through his observation and analysis, readers gain intimate knowledge of them as well. Heinrich's research has taken him around the world, from New England to Germany, and from Montana to Baffin Island in the high Arctic. Mind of the Raven documents this journey and demonstrates how science works in the field through the perspective of a nature observer. The book presents discoveries and insights into raven behavior through both lyrical and scientific accounts.