On Monday, Feb 18th near the Edmonds ferry dock, and again today the 21st about a mile north of the dock, I witnessed a very large number of crows mobbing a single larger, all-black bird. Agile flight maneuvers, the deeper voice, and brief glimpse of the tail, led to my conclusion that it was a raven. Conclusion was reinforced during the 2nd, more prolonged viewing where I saw it perform flight maneuvers such as I have witnessed with ravens before (and outclassing the none-too-shabby moves of the crows), with calls identical to on the 18th.

I don't recall hearing that call before and found it distinctive. Not having had the opportunity to hear a good variety of raven vocalizations, I have been trying to find if someone has posted a similar call online. Given the circumstances the bird was enduring, I'd expect it to be an annoyance or duress sort of call but must keep researching-;many calls posted but so far only heard one somewhat similar.

Dee Warnock
Edmonds