10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2015

I still know my audience - this is primarily a blog read by birders in North America, who see the term “squirrel” as little more than a synonym for house sparrow, starling, pest and cholera. But bear with me for a second: this post presents a different context for a different squirrel. So to speak.

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Squirrels North America Germany Europe 162

10,000 Birds

MAY 17, 2023

Most often encountered near to the village bearing the same name, this abundant grasshopper ultimately sprouts large wings and forms swarms which can decimate crops. In nature, nothing is without purpose; human intervention is what has turned a peaceful forest dweller into a demonic pest after all. Naturally, I had to investigate.

Trinidad 147

Trinidad Squirrels Investigation Bears 147

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 22, 2015

There’s a Three-striped Palm Squirrel by the side of the track, while Jungle Bush Quails are running across it in front of our Maruti Gypsy, almost the official safari vehicle of India. It is a success, despite the heavy burden of poaching and a human-tiger conflict. Finally, the shores of the Telia lie in front of us. The Telia Lake.

Tigers 252

Tigers India Killing 2012 252

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 29, 2024

Of course, the same applies to pizza services for humans. Please bear with us while this update takes place.” ” Been bearing with them for quite a while now. In the section on other animals which sometimes ends my posts, the mammal comparing favorably with Donald Trump today is some kind of squirrel.

Squirrels 141

Squirrels Birds China Bears 141

10,000 Birds

APRIL 10, 2012

This remote region of Cryptosepalum forests is little changed by human hands (somewhat of a rarity in these times of devastating habitat destruction) yet this species has not been relocated despite extensive searches by birders (including myself). Another interesting fact is that their well known “tooo puudly” call is an antiphonal duet.

Ethiopia 240

Ethiopia Tanzania Africa Uganda 240