With thanks to an inspirational crow 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7hiuXjXJEw
Snowboarder
Hook: Kamasan B175 #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Hackle: Hen, natural black
Rib: Wire, gold fine
Body: Antron, white - single ply
Cheers,
Hans W
Are you sure it was a crow not a raven?
Cheers,
A.