Comments on: Merlin The Raven At The Tower Of London https://spitalfieldslife.com/2016/02/20/merlin-the-raven-at-the-tower-of-london/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Sun, 21 Feb 2016 11:02:17 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: claire w https://spitalfieldslife.com/2016/02/20/merlin-the-raven-at-the-tower-of-london/#comment-1080421 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 11:02:17 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=143421#comment-1080421 @Sally Baldwin: the wings are clipped enough to allow them to fly a little, and especially to be able to glide to the ground–but not to get enough lift to carry them off if the breeze should catch them. As inexperienced fliers, that would be fairly disastrous, so a necessary step given they need to be outdoors 🙂

Fantastic pics…anything that combines birds and London makes me happy.

]]> By: Lynne Perrella https://spitalfieldslife.com/2016/02/20/merlin-the-raven-at-the-tower-of-london/#comment-1080392 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 20:58:43 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=143421#comment-1080392 S’wonderful, for many reasons. It came as no surprise to me that the ravens are incredibly
charismatic; likewise, the Raven Keeper — but that part about the “foxes”!? I found that truly surprising. Well, knock me over with a (raven) feather.
Thank you for another wonderful post, with terrific photos.

]]> By: pauline taylor https://spitalfieldslife.com/2016/02/20/merlin-the-raven-at-the-tower-of-london/#comment-1080388 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 18:36:27 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=143421#comment-1080388 Gorgeous birds. Long may they rule the roost in the Tower!! Thank you for this insight into their lives, and that of their own dedicated Master Raven Keeper. Is he ever allowed a holiday?

]]> By: Delaney Green https://spitalfieldslife.com/2016/02/20/merlin-the-raven-at-the-tower-of-london/#comment-1080381 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 15:54:04 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=143421#comment-1080381 I shared this absolutely charming piece about the ravens and their residence at the Tower with my FB readers, as I referenced the ravens in my YA historical fantasy “Jem, a Girl of London.” Both the piece and the photographs are captivating. Thank you so much for sharing. Warms my heart!

]]> By: Linda Granfield https://spitalfieldslife.com/2016/02/20/merlin-the-raven-at-the-tower-of-london/#comment-1080376 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 14:21:19 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=143421#comment-1080376 The decision to shoot/print the “Shoelace Love” photo in black and white was a great one.

Wonderful story!

]]> By: Sally Baldwin https://spitalfieldslife.com/2016/02/20/merlin-the-raven-at-the-tower-of-london/#comment-1080374 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 13:43:20 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=143421#comment-1080374 It looks as though Merlin has had her wings (or at least one of them) clipped? Can she fly? And how about the others?

Wonderful story, thank you!!
Spitalfield and environs are a wonderful start to every day for me, here in the US.

Sally

]]> By: Vanda https://spitalfieldslife.com/2016/02/20/merlin-the-raven-at-the-tower-of-london/#comment-1080361 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 07:49:59 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=143421#comment-1080361 Thank you, reading this made my day.

]]> By: Valerie-Jael https://spitalfieldslife.com/2016/02/20/merlin-the-raven-at-the-tower-of-london/#comment-1080359 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 07:16:56 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=143421#comment-1080359 Great article, ravens are really fascinating creatures, and clever. Valerie

]]> By: Ardith https://spitalfieldslife.com/2016/02/20/merlin-the-raven-at-the-tower-of-london/#comment-1080355 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 06:40:29 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=143421#comment-1080355 What a wonderful story…and special relationship. Cheers, Ardith

]]> By: Keira McKenzie https://spitalfieldslife.com/2016/02/20/merlin-the-raven-at-the-tower-of-london/#comment-1080354 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 06:30:02 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=143421#comment-1080354 how delightful. some gorgeous photos!

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