Emotional connection to a single species

[Amoeba]

Is there any particular species of plant, animal, fungus, etc. that you feel you have a deep-rooted (or simply just deep) emotional connection to, even if that connection is just one way? A particular species that makes you feel warmer and fuzzier inside than any other? A species that perhaps stirs fond memories, or simply stirs something inside of you that you can't explain?

[2dogs2000]

Skylark has that affect on me. Takes me back to my childhood when I used to lie in fields trying to see the lark up in the clouds. Sadly the area is very much housing now and I don't hear them as often.

[eeyore]

wolfies

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by 2dogs2000

Skylark has that affect on me. Takes me back to my childhood when I used to lie in fields trying to see the lark up in the clouds. Sadly the area is very much housing now and I don't hear them as often.

if you get a chance you should drive down to the berkshire/oxfordshire downs - last year we were working on bury down near the a34 and there were so many larks up the song was virtually deafening.

high point came when one landed on the truck bonnet while we were sitting i the cab having lunch.

[Merrow]

it's got to be bottlenose dolphins and seals for me

[fairplay]

I'll take you up on the last part of your last sentence Amoeba:

"...stirs something inside of you that you can't explain"

I happen to love 'Wood Blewitts' (an edible fungi) but everytime I eat them, something stirs inside of me, and sends me off to the loo.

I can't explain that.

Neil.

Sorry.

[Jenny W]

I'm fond of Tree Sparrows since I did my dissertation on them a while back.

[teknomage]

Swallows. I really miss them when they fly back to Africa and can't wait for their return in the spring. I love to watch their superbe flying all round the house and farmyard when they are here. Their song with the ending of clicks that sounds just like some kind of data transmission is a real sign of summer.

tekno.mage

[treecreeper]

I love finding earthstar fungi. Geastrum pectinatum comes up every year in Meols, in one of the parks. I'd love to live in Norfolk for a while and see some of their rare ones.

[Wild-Woman]

Dragonflies.

[Jason Claxton]

Its the humble Blackbird for me ,more so because of its enchanting song than its appearance.

[Stinky Bob]

Swifts - I love their exicted screeching as they are racing around, during spring/summer its walking the lanes and fields listening to the skylarks especially as in the last few years we have seen an increase and the lastly its the Tawny Owl that sits on the kitchen roof at night screeching and winding up the dog

[AshLee]

Lapwings (to name only one species, my soul is probably composed of many others too ).

[volence]

Any type of canine or feline. Never met a cat or dog that didn't like me

[Meta menardi]

Badger.

[nutmeg]

Snakes. Not a warm and fuzzy response - more like deep-rooted fear!

[Kayleigh]

When you see a barn owl fly inches past your parked car...
It has wow factor..

[SparklySarah]

Originally Posted by eeyore

wolfies

Same Love wolves. Me and my other half both feel a connection with them. His neck name is Ookami Kuro (Black Wolf) and I'm Ookami Gin (Silver Wolf). They're beautiful creatures and always stir something deep inside when I see them or hear them call.

Another one that always gets me is when I see a skein of Canada Geese fly over. My heart always soars up with them. Wish I could go along too sometimes..... xxx

[FUDGEY]

Kingfishers for me. Over the past few months I have spent over 100 hours in my hide. The last week I have made a wee pool and started putting minnows in. I maybe am dillusioned, but I feel it's getting to know me. The last 4 times I have put minnows in the pool it's arrived with ina minute everytime and nailed them straight away. Obviously doesn't know me, but I think it associates me with any easy meal. I had a real scare yesterday, it was perched 6ft from me & a sparrowhawk missed it by inches. It turned landed on my perch then dropped down and had a bath. First time I've ever witnessed a BoP doing this. Got a nice photo plus a water rail as a massive bonus. I want my ashes scattered at the bridge where the kingy is. That's love haha

[JackintheGreen]

For me, it's lizards. As a boy, I used to spend hours when on holiday trying to catch common lizards with very little success. Now I'm able to see them without the urge to catch them, but they still hold a fascination for me.

I love being on holiday in France where wall lizards are so common. It's wonderful to be enjoying a drink in a cafe or on a terrace and have lizards appear and walk under the table. I can't resist them.

[wildherbalian85]

The wolf and all other dogs....

... and Henbane has this Hypnotic magical feel to it

[demicav]

Adders and Dolphins, ever since I got the chance to swim with one.

[david156]

Have to be Bearded Tit.

Always wanted to see them as a kid when I first started Birding. I still remember seeing them for the first time. I was at minsmere and saw my first Marsh Harrier, the then rarer Bittern and the little old beadies. Its always the male beadie i remember. That classic pose at the top of the reeds.
Memories!!!

Cheers David.

[ChrisJB]

The curlew in spring. I love to hear them when they return to my local hills. They also remind me of a dear friend who passed away last December.

Regards, Chris

[SparklySarah]

Originally Posted by ChrisJB

The curlew in spring. I love to hear them when they return to my local hills. They also remind me of a dear friend who passed away last December.

Regards, Chris

That's a lovely way to be remembered by and to remember someone. Sometimes birds do have that connection. Such a good way to remember them sometimes; as a peaceful and free spirit, soaring high. xxx