The more that I get to know my fellow non-human Earth companions, the more amazed I become at who they are, which often bears little resemblance to what biologists, zoologists and other animal scientists say is their behaviour.
That might explain the gap in knowledge. The scientists in their studies take an objective distant stance, which disallows seeing the squirrels, chipmunks and birds as they truly are but as objects of study.
That's truly a shame and a missed opportunity to understand more about these beautiful Earth companions.
That's a great point! There's a big difference between aggregating species characteristics and getting to know animals! The richness truly comes in discovering all that nuance that just can't be summarized into a list of traits under a bold-face subtitle. Such a privilege, and I'm always learning so much...
Beautiful essay and images Sydney! I like the photos especially of the Red Squirrels. I have never seen baby Red Squirrels before. I will keeping an eye out for some this Spring!
So very special!! Such cuties. As we’ve noted before, we don’t have any cute little animals in the more built up areas of Australia, only grumpy possums and unwanted rats and mice, but our bird life get to know us very well. A cyclist will ride past and warn about a swooping magpie protecting its partner but that same bird will know me well and will warble happily when I pass. Birds and animals recognise kindred spirits just like that glorious interaction of the squirrel with your daughter. How incredibly special, a life long memory. Happy sigh. Thanks so much for another inspiring post. 🤗🤗💕
Thanks, Beth! It’s so lovely to think of the magpie recognizing and welcoming you. It’s a beautiful thing, as we get to know our wild neighbors, and realize that they get to know us, too!💕
I am most definitely part of the native fauna. Grin. Australian magpies in particular are very social creatures and I am part of quite a few local flocks as far as I can tell. All the best dear Sydney.
I am so excited for your daughter that you captured her encounter with the squirrel. She will be so thankful to have participated in something so unique and wonderful!
The more that I get to know my fellow non-human Earth companions, the more amazed I become at who they are, which often bears little resemblance to what biologists, zoologists and other animal scientists say is their behaviour.
That might explain the gap in knowledge. The scientists in their studies take an objective distant stance, which disallows seeing the squirrels, chipmunks and birds as they truly are but as objects of study.
That's truly a shame and a missed opportunity to understand more about these beautiful Earth companions.
That's a great point! There's a big difference between aggregating species characteristics and getting to know animals! The richness truly comes in discovering all that nuance that just can't be summarized into a list of traits under a bold-face subtitle. Such a privilege, and I'm always learning so much...
Beautiful essay and images Sydney! I like the photos especially of the Red Squirrels. I have never seen baby Red Squirrels before. I will keeping an eye out for some this Spring!
Thank you! They are so cute - I hope you'll notice some!
So very special!! Such cuties. As we’ve noted before, we don’t have any cute little animals in the more built up areas of Australia, only grumpy possums and unwanted rats and mice, but our bird life get to know us very well. A cyclist will ride past and warn about a swooping magpie protecting its partner but that same bird will know me well and will warble happily when I pass. Birds and animals recognise kindred spirits just like that glorious interaction of the squirrel with your daughter. How incredibly special, a life long memory. Happy sigh. Thanks so much for another inspiring post. 🤗🤗💕
Thanks, Beth! It’s so lovely to think of the magpie recognizing and welcoming you. It’s a beautiful thing, as we get to know our wild neighbors, and realize that they get to know us, too!💕
I am most definitely part of the native fauna. Grin. Australian magpies in particular are very social creatures and I am part of quite a few local flocks as far as I can tell. All the best dear Sydney.
Aww, love it all, especially your daughter and the squirrel. So special.
Thank you! All the babies are the cutest :)
I am so excited for your daughter that you captured her encounter with the squirrel. She will be so thankful to have participated in something so unique and wonderful!
Thank you! Yes, it's such a special memory!
Lovely read and photos, thank you. I just saw a Yellow-bellied sapsucker dining on ants the other day. I'll be sharing the video soon.
Thank you! How very cool, I look forward to seeing it!
Wonderful post. Love it!
Thank you!
Oh...the squirrel and your daughter 🦋🐌🫂💗💙🙏🏻🧘🏻♀️🌌
Aren't they the cutest? Thanks for reading, Mahesh!
What a beautiful exploration ❤️