10,000 Birds

MAY 17, 2011

Note: This is an account, originally published in June 2006, of my quest to remove a jinx bird from my bird-watching soul. I raised a bottle of beer in its honor, then headed for my hotel, satisfied that the day was mine. For stones I used pieces of logs—something my friends in the tropics call a monkey bridge.

Connecticut 176

Connecticut North Dakota Ohio Owls 176

10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2015

I have seen both Long-tailed and Tree Pangolins , Greater Cane Rat , several species of monkey and duiker, Royal Antelope , Pel’s Anomalure (a giant flying squirrel), huge casqued hornbills, Great Blue Turacos and numerous other birds and mammals for sale along the roadsides.

Ghana 199

Ghana Hunters Guinea Gambia 199

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 17, 2011

In June 2006, Jane and I visited a chimpanzee sanctuary near Girona, Spain. Tika and her longtime mate, Kobuk, had raised eight litters of puppies together and were enjoying their retirement years in the home of my friend, Anne. After a waterfall display the performer may sit on a rock, his eyes following the falling water.

Emotional 100

Emotional Animal Whales Whaling 100