I loved that video! Wish we had Red ones here! So cute!! Thanks 

We do have red squirrels in the US (not the same species as in the UK, but still awfully cute).  I've only seen them in the mountains (both the Rockies and the Appalachians).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_red_squirrel

I did not know there were American red squirrels either - til I was sitting by a stream in the Catskills and heard a chattering behind me. I turned slowly and was delighted to see one sitting only feet away. Charming.

Aren't they the sweetest little critters! Good luck to them.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24418328

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-24394952

Wow, that's remarkable! Thanks Bobbie. 

My pleasure, MAK! But hey! Don't just be sittin' there! Get out and find us some Pefas!!

 

My goodness, who knew!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/adaptations/parasitism#p00m2nc2

Scarlet does not look like a Peregrine Falcon!

She likes to dress up as a Harris's hawk for Halloween.

Indeed she does NOT look like a Pefa! Huh?!

Nice to meet you, Snoopy!

 

[CHIRPY BIRD-DAY, JEANNE!Slainte!]

CHIRPY BIRD-DAY, JEANNE!

Slainte!

 

28 Sept saw another egg crushed and it appears the cuplrit has again been Beau in a clumsy attempt at helping out;

He shouldn't be able to crush a healthy egg no matter how clumsy. Something is up there...DDT use hasn't stopped world wide...

"Despite the worldwide ban, agricultural use continues in India,North Korea, and possibly elsewhere." wikipedia

Hmmm... good point, Ei. A healthy egg should survive a good bit of pressure.

Ooooooooooo! Yaaaaaaaaay!!!! Go, Kris!!!!

 

What a day!!! Pelicans AND Cranes?? I would be so thrilled!!

   When I saw the cranes I thought of you immediately Bobbie! And believe me, I was thrilled for all that I saw! 

Thanks, MAK! I'll get those lads one day!! 

What a day!!! Pelicans AND Cranes?? I would be so thrilled!!

[CHIRPY BIRD-DAY, DANA!!!Slainte!]

CHIRPY BIRD-DAY, DANA!!!

Slainte!

 

I got 76%   Thanks Bobbie-that was fun and informative! 

Sheesh, MAK! Nobody likes a Smart-A**!   

Hey! It's Friday! I can do what I like... (except I only got 51% on this!! In my defence, I DID know what "aardvark" means...)

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/mother-natures-animal-quiz.html