Raven
Corvus corax
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Honister Pass
Season
Year-round. Widespread on the fells.
Best time of day
Any. Often seen soaring.
Lake District
Common on the fells. Honister. Langdale. Borrowdale. That cronk. They soar. They're big. Unmistakeable.
UK population
Around 7,500 pairs. Recovered from persecution.
Overview
Ravens are the sound of the crags. That cronk. Honister. Langdale. They soar. Big. Much bigger than crows. They've recovered. Used to be persecuted. Now they're everywhere on the fells.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Corvidae |
| Habitat | Crags · Fells · Valleys |
| Diet | Carrion, eggs, small animals. Omnivorous. |
| UK population | Around 7,500 pairs. Recovered from persecution. |
| Lake District | Common on the fells. Honister. Langdale. Borrowdale. That cronk. They soar. They're big. Unmistakeable. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Crags and fells. Honister, Langdale, Borrowdale. That cronk call. Bigger than crows.
Identification
Large. All black. Wedge-shaped tail. Deep cronk call. Bigger than carrion crow.
Viewing & Photography Tips
The fells. Honister. Listen for the cronk. They soar. Unmistakeable.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species is on the UK Green List, indicating a healthy population status in the UK context. It remains an important component of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.