Squirrels and Birds for my Brother Greg

This 3D postcard features birds and squirrels and was sent from a very young me to my even younger brother Greg.

I wrote:

Dear Gregory,
Would you believe I miss you?  I do.  I am having fun.  I hope you are too.  I had 4 teeth filled by the dentist

Good bye, Brenda

(I'm not sure why having four teeth filled was fun, but whatever.)
1972

Here is the back with my lovely 7 year old handwriting...

Thirteen-Lined Ground Squirrels, (Striped Gopher)

National Postcard Week
May 3 - 9, 2015

The thirteen-lined ground squirrel - Their coat pattern is unique, with 13 dark and pale stripes running the length of the back, the dark stripes are patterned with small white spots.  They burrow in prairies and fields.

This postcard was made by Pete Klinger and is number 47 in a limited edition of 100. 

A Red Squirrel from Belarus, Sciurus Vulgaris

Fauna of Belarus
(Sciurus vulgaris)
2015

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The red squirrel or Eurasian red squirrel population has decreased drastically in recent years because of the introduction of the eastern grey squirrel. The eastern grey squirrel carries a disease, the squirrel parapoxvirus, that does not appear to affect their health but will often kill the red squirrel.

Minnesota Squirrel - Gopher

This little gopher misses you in Minnesota
The Minnesota Gopher is actually a 13 stripe ground squirrel.  This friendly animal is a delight to watch at campsite or cabin.
Photo: Ken Cole
1992

A Squirrel

Squirrels are small tree dwellers.  They have heavy fur and a long, bushy tail
Photo ML Dembinsky Assoc / Gohn Gerlach
1992 

Squirrels Playing Leapfrog

Leapfrog by Margaret Tempest
Engraved and printed in Great Britain
1975

Bulldog Watch

John Drysdale
Bulldog Watch, 1969

This is postmarked from Portugal in 2007.
I love the expression on the dogs face :D

Wildlife of Pennsylvania

Wildlife of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's large forests and rural areas provide homes for bobcats, opposums, (should read opossums) squirrels, foxes, rabbits, white-tailed deer, raccoons, black bears, turkeys, eagles and a variety of small birds.
2009

Rocky Mountain Wildlife - 3. Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel

Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel - Spermophilius lateralis.
Lateral stripes beginning at the shoulders distinguish the golden-mantled ground squirrel from its smaller cousin, the chipmunk.  A hibernator in winter, its summer diet consists of leaves, seeds, berries and fungi.

1991 Wendy Shattil and Bob Rozinski
Published by Rocky Mountain Nature Association

from the set:
Rocky Mountain Wildlife
Twelve Postcards

Wendy Shattil and Bob Rozinski have worked as a photographic team since 1981, specializing in wildlife and nature photography.  They are international grand prize winners of the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competion.  Other credits include National Wildlife, Audubon, Outdoor Photographer, Natural History and National Geographic Publications.

Rocky Mountain Wildlife - 4. Abert's Squirrel

Abert's Squirrel - Sciurus aberti.
Conspicuous ear tuffts, full tails and large size characterize Abert's squirrel.  Active year-round, the tree squirrels find food and shelter in the ponderosa pine woodlands.

1991 Wendy Shattil and Bob Rozinski
Published by Rocky Mountain Nature Association

from the set:
Rocky Mountain Wildlife
Twelve Postcards

Wendy Shattil and Bob Rozinski have worked as a photographic team since 1981, specializing in wildlife and nature photography.  They are international grand prize winners of the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competion.  Other credits include National Wildlife, Audubon, Outdoor Photographer, Natural History and National Geographic Publications.

SpongeBob and His Underwater Friends

Nickelodeon
Spongebob
Mailpants (Squarepants)
United States Postal Service

Although they are not listed on the postcard, the characters shown are:
Eugene H. Krabs (Clancy Brown), is a red crab
Squidward Tentacles (Rodger Bumpass) is a light blue octopus
SpongeBob SquarePants (Tom Kenny) is a yellow sea sponge
Gary the Snail (Tom Kenny/Dee Bradley Baker when he actually speaks) is SpongeBob's pet sea snail.
Patrick Star (Bill Fagerbakke) is a pink starfish
Sandy Cheeks (Carolyn Lawrence) is a squirrel from Texas

This postcard has a SpongeBob pre-paid stamp on the back and was given out for free at a few of the post offices.  Someone mailed this one to me.   :D

Giant Squirrels from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka
A land like no other
Udawalawa National Park

Giant Squirrels
Ratufa macroura

Photographer - A. Felix J. Perera
2013

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The grizzled giant squirrel (Ratufa macroura) is a large tree squirrel found in the highlands of the Central and Uva provinces of Sri Lanka and in southern India.  The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the species as near threatened due to habitat loss and hunting.

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Udawalawe National Park lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, in Sri Lanka. The national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the drainage basin of the reservoir.

Santa Playing a Balalaika and Animals Listening

(actually reads: С Новым годом = Happy New Year)

Santa playing a Balalaika (guitar like instrument) with a young girl, a bear, rabbit, squirrel, hedgehog and a snake wearing a bonnet.

postmarked in 2013 from Russia

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The balalaika is a Russian folk stringed musical instrument with a characteristic triangular body and three strings.