Ravens, hooded crows, and rooks have long been creatures tied to mystery and transformation. As the end of summer approaches, their presence signals more than just a change in the weather; it speaks to the deeper passage of time. In their flight and behavior, we see the subtle shifts in nature—the quiet retreat of warmth, the lengthening shadows, and the inevitable march towards autumn.
These birds, often seen in the skies or perched in thoughtful stillness, seem to carry the weight of seasons in their wings. Their movements mirror the turning of the year, as they adapt and prepare for the colder days ahead. Ravens, crows, and rooks are both observers and participants in this cycle, marking the delicate balance between endings and beginnings. As the landscape around them shifts, so too do they—migrating, foraging differently, or finding new spaces to inhabit.
Their presence at the end of summer is a reminder of the continuity of time. They are harbingers of change, signalling that every season, every moment, leads to the next. Observing them during this transitional time invites us to reflect on the flow of life—where one thing ends, another quietly begins.
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