In Baker, California, the ravens occupy the place of pigeons in the local, anthropogenetic ecosystem, while long-tailed grackles play the role of crow. This online slideshow from Baker gives the impression that the raven is only part of the wilderness that surrounds the town, which also claims the title, “Gateway to Death Valley.”
This observer was transported instantly to nirvana - ravens everywhere, unafraid of novelty, ready to pounce on the nearest unattended Cheetoh. Fortunately, the Bun Boy restaurant also has a motel attached, so further research is only a Greyhound ticket away