Saturday, May 23, 2015

Saturday's Critters #75


Saturday's Critters #75

Happy Memorial Day weekend, everyone!

It's Saturday and it's time to share your critters.. Any kind of critter will do, even a new or old post.. I appreciate everyone who has linked up in the past and for those who are linking in on this week's critter party. And of course I always appreciate my blogging friends stopping by just for a visit.

For my critter post I am sharing more from our visit to the North Point State Park in Maryland.


Peek-a-boo, a Little Blue Heron with some friends (bottom  left) a wood duck and another Little Blue Heron..



A Little Blue Heron with a Great Blue Heron


Great Egret in flight.


American Robin bathing.


I like this pretty sky and Downy Woodpecker. I hope you enjoyed my birds and critter post.. Thank you for the visits and for all the nice comments.. As always I appreciate your participating with my critter party..Have a happy weekend!



Thanks to Tex Theresa aka Tex, I was able to add this link up button and thanks to  Jennifer for creating my photo badge.



To see more beautiful birds and cute critters, check out these two memes below.

Also visit:  I'd-Rather-B-BirdinThanks to the gracious host: Anni.  Also check out Camera Critters. Thanks to Misty for hosting this fun meme.





71 comments:

lina@happy family said...

Love the peek-a-boo birds :)

Pietro Brosio said...

All Beautiful critters, excellent images!
Happy weekend!

Stacy said...

It doesn't matter how many times I see the egrets and herons, it's always wonderful. I hope you have a great weekend!

GreenComotion said...

Hi Eileen,
Happy Memorial Day Weekend to you and yours!
Love the photos of the birds, particularly that of the Great Egret in flight - beautifully photographed!
Thanks for hosting.
Peace :)

Unknown said...

Wonderful birds, Eileen! Thank you for hosting. Have a great weekend!

VioletSky said...

Seeing a wood duck would be a prize for me!

Jo said...

Hi Eileen, such lovely critters your birds are. The wood duck is cute flying along the long with the other Little Blue heron peeking out from below. The American Robin bathing is a another great capture. Have a great day. Thanks for hosting this meme; I really enjoy finding critters and posting them here! Have a great Memorial weekend. Jo

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

A lovely post with a good variety of birds, Thanks for hosting. Have a lovely weekend.

Irma said...

Hi Eileen,
Beautiful pictures, well photographed, my compliments.
My favorite are the last two pictures.
I wish you a happy weekend.

Sue said...

Everyone in the first shot has some sort of guilty look on their faces-LOL! Nice photos, Eileen. Enjoy the weekend

chica said...

Lindas e bem coloridas fotos! Ótimo fim de semana! bjs, chica

Jutta.K. said...

A very nice selection of birds, which i dont see here in Germany.
A beautiful documentary about it !
♥ly greetings from Germany

Liz Needle said...

Lovely bird shots Eileen. I love that little blue heron. We have a similar heron down here.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
I love the first one with the peekaboo! That's just being picky.... YAM xx

Tom said...

I had to stop by to see all your neat critters, the Egret in flight is special. Tom The Backroads Traveller

Sara - Villa Emilia said...

Wonderful photos, all of them!
Perhaps the Great Egret in flight is also my favourite.
Have a lovely weekend!

Seraphinas Phantasie said...

Marvelous photos of the different birds. Such a beauty !
Best regards, Synnöve

TexWisGirl said...

the peek-a-boo shot is hilarious! :) thanks, eileen!

Gayle said...

Each one with its own personality.
Happy Week-end.

Anonymous said...

Really nice photos and I especially love the robin! Enjoy the weekend, Eileen.

Ileana said...

Beautiful birds! Have a nice weekend, Eileen!

sandyland said...

I rarely see robins but the others I'm in Sebring, Fl where are you ??

Snap said...

I love herons ... any kind, but have to say that the robin taking a bath is my favorite...love watching them splash water around. They have been know to throw out all the water in my bird bath. They keep me busy adding water on some days! Happy Critter Day!

ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®© said...

Great shots, Eileen. Love that 1st one.
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HappyK said...

My favorite one is the robin in the water. : )

Brian King said...

I love those Little Blue Herons! Great colors! Awesome shot of the Downy!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

That duck looks like he doesn't know what to think! haha! Love the woodpecker photo and all of your 'critters'. Happy weekend my friend! Hugs, Diane

21 Wits said...

Interesting captures, I just adore Blue Herons, they have a special place in my heart, as they are great followers when one is fishing! Truly. Beautiful moments in nature thank you!

Sharon Wagner said...

The downy woodpecker shot is brilliant!

Phil Slade said...

Cracking picture of the two Little Blues on the dead tree Eileen. i I love the Downy 'Pecker against the clear blue sky too.

Happy Weekend and Happy Birding.

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Lovely photos of birds, Eileen. Many thanks for hosting.

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

PS: Enjoy the long weekend, Eileen!

Pat said...

Beautiful captures. Love the Little Blue Heron.

Debbie said...

lot's of really awesome critters and captures. i LOVE the egret flight shot!!!! that such a difficult image to capture!!!!

have a wonderful weekend!!!

A Colorful World said...

Great sightings, Eileen! Loved that little downy perched so high! Hope you have a great memorial Day weekend!

Maude Lynn said...

All of these are gorgeous, but I think the first shot of the heron is my favorite!

Uppal said...

Hi Eileen,
Thanks for inviting us on your chummy critter party.Your personal c. party is thriving as your wonderful pictures show amply.
BTW, Why not share some tips to capture birds the way you do. Thanks!

Crafty Green Poet said...

lovely photos - specially the downy woodpecker!

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

Robins just love to bathe! I especially liked that peek-a-boo shot!

Gerald (SK14) said...

can't help but love a heron

MadSnapper said...

the robin and the woodpecker, oh my how beautiful and the shot with the three birds at the top is a great capture

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

enjoyed your array of shots. Happy Memorial Day to you too...God bless.

Betty Manousos said...

amazingly impressive! i always love seeing your wonderful birds, eilleen.

big hugs

Betty Manousos said...

Happy Memorial Day Weekend to you and yours!

Kate said...

Particularly fine critter photos!

My Mind's Eye said...

Thank you for stopping by today Eileen! Oh my goodness your photos are breathtaking! The egret in flight is so graceful
Cecilia

Bob Bushell said...

They are beautiful Eileen.

Inspired By June said...

Great images, Eileen! Love that shot of the downey woodpecker!

Our photos said...

Wonderful series ! The Robin is my favorite

Zizi Santos said...

Todos lindos!
imagens lindas!
tenha um ótimo domingo!
bj

Stephanie said...

A wonderful series of shots!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

You have all the birds we see here up there! Just maybe not at the same time. What a great place for a birder to live , especially one who is retired and can travel to get away from the cold! Beautiful pictures.

Rose said...

As always, a lovely set of photos. I like the Little Blues....

orchid0324 said...

Dearest Eileen; Oh, I smiled with the Peek-a-boo photograph, what a cute photograph :-)
I wish I could see the colorful birds like Robin and Woodpecker. And LOVE the "Great Egret in flight" shot♡♡♡
Wishing you are having a wonderful weekend and Thanks a lot for your sweet comment♪

Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

Linda said...

Neat pictures! I don't think of robins as river birds but that one looks fearless.

Hannah said...

The wood duck looks so funny and out of place popping up next to the Little Blue Heron, and so comical. I like the downy woodpecker against the sky, too.

Stewart M said...

Very nice herons - but I do like the photo-boombing wood duck.

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

Anni said...

Fabulous as always....today, I think my favorite is the robin. Such a wonderful, clear photo!

Thanks for sharing the link this weekend at I'd Rather B Birdin'...very much appreciated.

jp@A Green Ridge said...

With this weekend being Memorial Day, your last pic has it all...red, white, blue!...:)JP

Red Nomad OZ said...

Haha, that peeking wood-duck almost looks fake! But the RED on the woodpecker is awesome!

Minoru Saito said...

Hi! Nice captures. Thanks for sharing.

Ela said...

Eileen, those are gorgeous birds !!
Excellent pictures !!
Happy Sunday :)

My Desktop Daily said...

I hope your birds don't eat my butterfly, Eileen.
Thanks for hosting.

DIMI said...

Hello Eileen!!
Beautiful critters!!Great captures!!Lovely pictures of the Heron and the American Robin!!Such beautiful birds!!Have a happy week!
Dimi...

This N That said...

Now there are some birds I recognize..Have a wonderful Holiday weekend..

chasing the sun said...

I love your critter photos! Have a happy Holiday Weekend! :-)

Helma said...

I had no reaction acher left but here again I see a lot of beautiful things. Your own photos are also really great to see. Beautiful woodpecker and the American robin is great.

Lynne said...

The bathing Robin gave me a smile.
The first pic, "Peek A Boo is such a great shot . . .

NatureFootstep said...

lol, love the woodpecker crowning that pole. Stunning image :)

Thanks for hosting. :)

Anonymous said...

Love the little downy. I've had some bird flying over lately that I don't know what it is. I'm thinking it looks like a heron. Hope you're having a great week and thanks for hosting!

cedarmerefarm said...

Haha, I love the faces on the Heron and the wood duck. They look very cute playing together. (PS, I am sorry I am late in visiting. It has been a crazy week. I am currently in NYC helping one of my daughters get ready for her summer job.)

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