Ecological Day – October 2, 2008
October 1, 2008 | Filed Under Bloggers, Ecological Day, Environment, Leaves of Grass blog, New York City Wildlife, Photo Blogging Theme Day, Squirrels
My very first squirrel photo, first posted in December 2007. Yay!
This squirrel sat still for about five seconds — long enough for me to finally take a photo.
It’s ECOLOGICAL DAY, a blogging event started by Sonia at LEAVES OF GRASS. The event takes place the second day of every month. I originally posted this squirrel photo in December 2007. However, I wanted to post it again for Ecological Day.
What do squirrels have to do with this event? Well, a few weeks ago, Abraham wrote a touching and eye-opening post about how the pesticides that many people use in their gardens and on their lawns poison squirrels and other wildlife (I’m unable to provide a link to the post because it’s no longer available.). The animals suffer a slow and painful death. So sad.
Lawn treatment is poison to the environment.
We only have one earth, folks. So, let’s be good to it and its inhabitants.
Happy Ecological Day! Stop by LEAVES OF GRASS to see a lineup of other Ecological Day posts.
Paz
Ed. Note: Abraham was kind enough to give me one of his photos of a sick squirrel, which I’ve posted below. Check out the photo and what he writes about it. Thanks for your contribution, Abraham!
A squirrel nest made from leaves (Photo taken December 2007).
According to Abraham, the hole nest in the tree (first photo above) is better than the nest of leaves because it’s stronger — better protection for squirrels.
2008 © Abraham Lincoln – All Rights Reserved
Here is a photo that Abraham graciously provided for this post. He writes: "This photo was taken of a squirrel who started out with a spot on this eye and everything else looks good. Over the weeks that followed he got worse and this was his condition towards the end. I don’t know what causes it but suspect something about that spot on his eye that may have itched and he was blind in it and rammed his cheek on that side into a pointed stick or something as this gash began as a small cut and festered into what you see, filled with puss and surely was an agony."
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Great squirrel pictures. I saw Abraham’s post. I love squirrels (though they are not the brightest creatures on the planet), and it made me sick. Very nice post.
Ula la
Great!!
Happy Ecological Day.
Paz, I love your squirrel photo! He looks so cute! And I never saw a squirrel nest before, it is amazing!
This is a very significant post about the danger of pesticides and poisons on gardens and yards. The people must be warn for this danger! You did a good job here!
Thank you so much Paz, for join Ecological Day!
what a beautiful shot Paz! His posture makes him look so human like.
I had an experience with a couple of squirrels dying like that on our property. It was heartbreaking. We don’t use any pesticides but I know my neighbors do and I don’t think their lawns look any better than mine. It’s such a waste.
Very beautiful squirrel picture, Paz. The photo of the squirrel nest is also nice and interesting. Great post.
Enjoy the Ecological Day!
That squirrel gave you a lucky break, and you were up to the challenge, powerful “environmental portrait”!
Paz, Wow! I can never get close enough to a squirrel to photograph one. How did you do that?
Great shot of this cute little fellow. Like it a lot
Hi Louise: Welcome! I know what you mean. After seeing the effects of the toxins on the squirrels, I felt sick, too.
Hi Luci: Thanks!
Hi Sonia: Thanks for putting this event together.
Hi Lily: It does sound like a waste. Too bad your neighbors aren’t aware of the negative effects of their pesticide on nature.
Hi Pietro: Thanks so much!
Hi Merisi: Yes, the squirrel did give me a break. I remember it was soooo cold.
Hi Mari: The squirrel felt sorry for me.
Hi there, Ivar: Thanks!
Thanks, everyone, for stopping by.
Paz
great squirrel photo, you’d think you have some kind of magic powers that make all these critters pose so nicely for you. i watched a squirrel fall from the top of one of our giant oaks all the way down to the ground a few weeks ago. he landed on his feet, look stunned…i actually walked toward him asking if he was ok! LOL…he ran right back up the tree.
Paz, o problema existe sim. Até já falei disso. Os inseticidas usados nas vegetações aniquilam também os animais que nada têm a ver com o problema.
Meus parabéns pelo post. LindÃÂssimo.
Abraços
Adelino
How you managed to get such a fab shot of a squirrel is baffling! I’ve tried to take photos of possums (the closest to squirrels we have over here) & I find them impossible little creatures capture on camera. A gorgeous photo Paz! Happy Ecological Day to you
Beautiful squirrel!
Have a great day!
Cheers, Klaus
Hi, Paz
Beautiful post, congratulations on your participation in Ecological Day.
Kisses, Denise
Cute pic! Squirrels are adorable and as with so many (too many) living creatures mankind tries its best to eradicate them, why am I not surprised…
There was one food blogger who sadly passed away way before her time this past summer, she was also a caring and competent wildlife rehabilitator and rescued a lot of squirrels. She also wrote about them and took the most adorable photos of these sweet creatures. Such people gives one hope…
Beautiful squirrel shot. Thanks for share this picture.
I love squirrels !
Thank You for this beautiful photo…
See You soon…
LOL! Hi Christine: I’m glad the squirrel had a happy ending!
Oi Adelino: Welcome! Insecticides are a big problem. Thank you for stopping by. Abraços.
Hi Harriet: I think the squirrel felt sorry for me and decided to stop for a few seconds, after stringing me along.
Hi Klaus: Thanks! I trust you’re having a great day, too.
Hi Denise BC: Thank you! Beijos!
Hi Pia: Are you talking about Sher of What Did You Eat? She was very nice.
Oi Luiz: Thank you!
Bonjour Webradio: Thank you and see you soon!
Best to all!
Pazz
excellent post, wonderful movement.
Hello Paz
Today it is still “Ecological Day”, because every day is the day of ecology.
Hugs
This is your very first squirrel photo and wonderful one. The squirrel is as sweet as sugar.:-)
I use to visit Mr Abraham’s blog. His photos are just breathtaking always.
Have a nice weekend!
Nice snapshot
Hi Daniel, Marcos, Medam, and Livio: Thanks for your comments!
Paz