![]() ![]() Skaife identifies them by name and is familiar with their individual habits, diet, personalities, and moods. The present day ravens in his charge are successors of a tradition dating back centuries, though they were less known to the public until recently, when they began warranting daily descriptions to the crowds of tourists for whom they are a leading London attraction. After five years as a Warder, he was appointed Ravenmaster. He became a Yeoman Warder, known better as a Beefeater, a job that carries not only respect but a noble, distinctive uniform. As Ravenmaster, Skaife is no less appealing than his charges, and in this book, he tells about his years as Drum Major in the British Army and, after 24 years and studying history in college, he began his quest for a new career. ![]() His job is to protect and care for the ravens strutting round the Tower of London, eleven large black birds with piercing eyes that fascinate, scare, and delight visitors at Her Majesty’s Royal Palace. ![]() Christoher Skaife is a birdwatcher, a professional one. ![]()
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