Heron-masters intrigued by blizzard-battling Ron

The ravens have built their nest at their traditional site at Coomalacha, on the Seven Heads in West Cork, as they do every year. I’m glad to hear this, writes Damien Enright.

It’s a well-sheltered ledge on the north side of a steep cove the narrow mouth of which faces east, its back turned to the prevailing sou’westerlies. Nevertheless, it must have been as wild as the Gates of Hell during the recent Arctic weather. Smart birds, the pair didn’t attempt to nest until it was all over. They must have felt it coming.