May 4th

It was far less chilly when we went out at 6.50 a.m. than it had been forecast. 

We went directly to Pontcanna Fields and did some of our exercises. Miss Sophie is learning fast, but dogs and squirrels in her field of vision still distract her a lot.

I threw some scraps to a lone raven - one of the young pair. Then he was joined by his companion. He hadn't called, though.

However, they then both called - and suddenly we were surrounded by three dozen crows. I counted them. 

The ravens tried to scare them off, without success.

They then retreated in view of this huge crowd. 

So we retreated home as well.

May 3rd

The morning was cold and grey, the sun coming out while we had our walks. 

There were more bouncy dogs in Llandaff Fields, so we went directly to Pontcanna Fields, taking some more photos of the nest.

Only one raven came to pick up scraps, he was one of the young pair, and I managed to get some photos of him.

He didn't call, and no other ravens joined him.

Sunday May 2nd

Leaving at the usual time, to a more grey morning. 

The park was empty. It was the Bank Holiday.

Today we went to the ravens field. Just one raven came to pick up some scraps. He came from the allotments' side.

No other ravens called or joined the lone raven.

BRIEF NOTE

Sorry - due to illness I'm not up to writing up my notes.
Full report and photos when I'm better - hopefully soon!

May 1st

Although rain and icy arctic winds had been predicted, the  early morning was simply glorious. 

It was mild, no wind, no rain - but a very light high mist though which the sun shone. 

A most beautiful start to the day.

At the time of writing, in the afternoon, the sun has gone, the sky is grey, there is a slight breeze from the NW and it feels damp.

We left the house at 6.35 a.m. and went into Pontcanna Fields, from the first field in Llandaff Fields, past the toddlers' playground. We had heard some raven calls in the distance, but saw no ravens in that first field, nor in Pontcanna Fields.