Goofy Ravens Playing in the Snow

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This video, filmed one foggy day in late winter of 2021 on Mount Seymour in North Vancouver, shows ravens having endless fun in the snow. These two were part of a larger group playing around in the snow, rolling, diving and generally goofing around. I'm sure there is a practical element of bathing in there somewhere, but it seems to be about 90% just about having a good time. Play is a sign of, and builder of, intelligence.

[mary-kittybonkers]

They’re having so much fun. I love the way one of them was waving its legs in the air. Ravens and crows are two of my favourite bird species.

[Sweetnion]

The ravens are doing this because of their big brains, they understand fun and they like to have fun

[vatiti]

One of the numerous reasons I have a fascination for these birds. Both smart and playful.

[stoobydootoo]

I live in central Scotland. A couple of years ago after the first snowfall of the season I watched a crow lie on its side and roll down the snow covered roof of a neighbour's property opposite. It did this 3 or 4 times. It seemed to be enjoying itself. I thought, there's a bird having a bit of a carrion!

[jbvader]

Ravens get a bad rap for being omens of death. And yet, they're like little kids when there's snow on the ground.

[thegrimcritic]

Never forget, Ravens have the intelligence levels of young humans. Make no mistake; they’re CHOOSING to roll around in the snow, lmao.

[Morally_Ambiguous]

I love the little jumps corvids in general do. It’s so cute.(edited to say corvids instead of crows due to reply’s)

[dbyers]

"We were planning to have a snowball fight but discovered it was a challenge without mittens."

[theseb]

After seeing that they know how to snowboard with a jar lid, I'm not even surprised. Ravens are too smart

[russian_dg]

THEY'RE SO CUTE AND CHILDISH IT WARMS MY HEART FOR SOME REASON

[xray]

Don't you just wish you could be friends with these guys?

[completeotakuness]

The way one of them rolls over at 0:33 😭so cute!

[Name-psfx]

I love watching animals play! One time I saw a group of 5 crows playing "catch" with a stick while they were in flight! One would drop it, they'd all dive down and try to catch it...the one who did would then fly up a bit and drop it again!

[Camphreneas]

I love how one of them is going up the hill, and rolling down it a few times!

Ravens are just lil avian goofballs! XD

[TheOneWhoSometimesSaysOk]

Evolution, can I have higher order of thinking?
*To avoid predators?*
Yes...
**Actually develops childlike desire to play in snow like a GOOF**

[a.]

what a fun life - no work, no exams; just cuteness

[saftigerkeks]

0:11 why is bro acting like my cat when she is fighting another cat 💀

[arriesone]

Ah, how lovely, they’re rolling down the small snowy slope. It proves even birds can feel joy and fun!

[bevm.]

What an Adorable Video! ❤ They look like a couple of Happy Kids playing in the Snow! 😊 Thank You for posting these Precious Birds!👍

[Somethinghumble]

love this.
I take a daily walk around my neighborhood and all the crows know me. I'm the guy who will give them a peanut if they're well behaved. I call them cup-cups because I heard one of them say "cup" one time. They say it when they're happy I think.. Kind of a breathy 'kuhp'.