Saturday, December 14, 2019

Fly With Me.

Raven and Eagle Mating Rituals
Birds of prey have the most famous and recognizable of flight rituals, also known as is the "cartwheel courtship flight," in which two birds will fly up high, lock talons and then get into a cartwheel spin as they fall toward the ground, breaking apart at the last minute. And in some cases they actually hit the ground, A courting pair may also engage in a chase display, where they will chase each other before locking talons and doing aerial rolls.
Eagle mating ritual called "Death Spiral"

Two entangled eagles. Sometimes "Death Spiral" results in injury and death

Birds may perform the "roller-coaster flight." During this aerial display, one of the birds will essentially act like a roller-coaster -- it will fly up high, go into a steep dive, pull up high again and dive down again.

It should be noted, however, that non-breeding bald eagles and ravens may engage in this behavior antagonistically, as a kind of ritualistic battle.

Raven’s intelligent behavior is related to mating and reproduction. Immature birds begin to court at a very early age, but may not bond for another 2-3 years. (Like our dating) Mid-air spectacular displays of acrobatics are meant to show off the raven’s fitness, skills, intelligence, and ability to provide food. A bonded pair will spend hours performing complex aerodynamic maneuvers. They test each others compatibility, strengths and weaknesses. (Dinner and dancing)  
Honestly I think they are just having fun. Once mated , raven pairs will nest together for life. 

ReleasedJanuary 6, 1958
RecordedOctober 1, 3, 8, 1957, Capitol Studio A, Hollywood, Los Angeles
"If you say the word, we will beat those birds
Back to Acapulco Bay
It is perfect for a flying honeymoon, they say
Come fly with me, let's fly, let’s fly,
Pack up, let's fly away"

Excerpt from Frank Sinatra’s "Come Fly away with Me" Songwriters: Jimmy Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn
© Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC


"Come Fly With Me" - Raven Series. Intaglio etching 5 inch x 7 inch 2011
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