Pensive, misty and peaceful.
The conditions at this popular lunch stop for hikers were perfect for landscape photography. But Connor was there for the ravens. He knew they gathered to scavenge hikers’ leftovers, then hid them in food caches. Two such ravens entertained him for half an hour, until one landed in the perfect spot, displaying its characterful strut. These clever birds don’t just steal food from humans, they also steal from each other. Their highly developed memory allows them to remember where they have seen other ravens storing food or who saw them when they accessed their own cache.
Canada
Living in British Columbia in Canada, Connor has first-hand experience of the wilderness, and his photography draws on the knowledge he has gained through a life spent outdoors. Since taking up photography in 2008, Connor has worked as a photographic instructor and photojournalist. He holds a biology degree in ecology, conservation, and evolution from Simon Fraser University.
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