Mind of the Raven takes you on an exotic journey-from New England to Germany, 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. Heinrich's passion for ravens has led him around the world in his research. In considering the appeal of the raven, Bernd Heinrich suspects that a meeting of the minds might reside in that hunting trinity. The trinity of wolf, man, and raven in the hunt is an extremely ancient one. As scavengers, ravens were associated with hunters they found in the north: wolves and, later, men. Ravens, like early humans, are scavengers on the kills of great carnivores. Throughout history there has existed an extraordinary relationship between humans and ravens. 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. 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, studying their daily routines, and in the process painting a vivid picture of the world as lived by the ravens. Much like a sleuth, Heinrich involves us in his quest, letting one clue lead to the next. Each new discovery and insight into raven behavior is thrilling to read, at once lyrical and scientific.įirst published in 1999.In Mind of the Raven, Bernd Heinrich, award-winning naturalist, finds himself dreaming of ravens and decides he must get to the truth about this animal reputed to be so intelligent. "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.
He studies their daily routines, and in the process, paints a vivid picture of the ravens' world. 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. Heinrich involves us in his quest to get inside the mind of the raven.
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