Had to go to work very early this morning, and I kept an eye out as I left Hollywood. Somehow I had built up in my mind a picture of ravens busily emptying garbage cans, dumpster diving, and strolling along the deserted streets (Hollywood is not a morning person).
Not a large black bird in sight, however. Crows flocking eastbound over LaBrea in the furniture and antique district, but no ravens. I can see that the cause of science will inevitably require me to spend an entire morning on L.A.’s dingyest intersection. I love Hollywood, but really, LaBrea and Sunset epitomizes L.A. at its laissez-faire-city-planning worst.