The Ravenmaster: My Life with the Ravens at the Tower of London by Christopher SkaifeMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I recently read a book involving ravens at the Tower of London that recommended The Ravenmaster: My Life with the Raves at the Tower of London by Christopher Skaife because it was used as part of that author's research. I just happened to own a copy of this but hadn't gotten around to reading it yet. I decided now was the time! If you are curious about ravens or the Tower of London, this is a really good introduction. As the title implies, Christopher Skaife was the Ravenmaster at the Tower of London. He retired from that position in 2024. The book has a lot of interesting information about ravens but also about becoming a Yeoman Warder and what life is like for those living at the Tower of London. Before reading this, I didn't realize people live there. How cool! If birds freak you out, this book is probably not going to help with that. Ravens are crafty. I already thought they were cool, but this gave me whole new level of appreciation for them. I will be sure not to confuse them with crows in the future! This also reinforced my already firm belief that you should not piss off crows or ravens. They remember faces and can hold a grudge!
If you are looking for an entertaining and informative book about birds, give this a read. The writing is very accessible for those who don't know much about birds while still providing a fascinating perspective for those who do.
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