Ugly birds. But have always been cited as omens in just about every human civilization. Crows are often considered jokers but Ravens are serious – and very serious thieves. They love shiny things and there nests always contain stuff many humans thought they “lost.”
The four new arrivals began hatching on St George's Day following the arrival of breeding pair Huginn and Muninn at the end of last year.
The Tower usually has six ravens at any time and, according to legend, if they ever leave both the fortress and the kingdom will fall.
Ravenmaster Yeoman Warder Chris Skaife said he felt "like a proud father".
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