Saturday's Critters #173
Happy Saturday, it's time to share your critters and post. Any kind of critter will do, even a new or old post.. I appreciate everyone who is linking in with this week's critter party.
I have not been many places since being home, one reason is the weather has not been cooperating. But luckily, I have tons of photos from my visits to the Circle B Reserve in Lakeland Florida. I do not think I will ever get around to showing all of them. I am trying to pick out my favorite birds and critters.
Another favorite the Belted Kingfisher.
A couple of Sandhill Cranes on the trail.
A pretty Tricolored Heron.
Common Moorhen and reflection.
A soft shelled turtle, look at that nose.
My favorite, the Green Heron
Baby gators
I am pretty sure this is the Eastern Phoebe.
Bald Eagle and nest.
As always thanks for the visits and the nice comments. I also thank everyone who is linking up and sharing their critters.. Happy Saturday, have a great weekend!
I have not been many places since being home, one reason is the weather has not been cooperating. But luckily, I have tons of photos from my visits to the Circle B Reserve in Lakeland Florida. I do not think I will ever get around to showing all of them. I am trying to pick out my favorite birds and critters.
Another favorite the Belted Kingfisher.
A pretty Tricolored Heron.
Common Moorhen and reflection.
A soft shelled turtle, look at that nose.
My favorite, the Green Heron
Baby gators
I am pretty sure this is the Eastern Phoebe.
Bald Eagle and nest.
As always thanks for the visits and the nice comments. I also thank everyone who is linking up and sharing their critters.. Happy Saturday, have a great weekend!
To see more beautiful birds and cute critters, check out these two memes below.
Also visit: I'd-Rather-B-Birdin. Thanks to the gracious host: Anni. Also check out Camera Critters. Thanks to Misty for hosting this fun meme.
Again- great photos of great critters. Those baby gators are amazing. As are the Sandhill cranes and the turtle - and a new to me heron - fabulous. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, I am happy you liked my photos. Enjoy your day!
DeleteGood day, Eileen. How I wish I could pay a visit to a bird park but I am so afraid of the alligators or snakes. You have post a great series of birds photos.
ReplyDeleteHello, Nancy! Thanks for the comment and joining in with my critter party. The gators seem to ignore people which is good. Happy weekend!
DeleteHello good morning Eileen - What pretty pictures!!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend
Sunny greetings
Crissi from Bavaria
Hello Crissi, I appreciate your visit and nice comment. I wish you a happy weekend!
Deleteyou have so many images to share you would need 10 years and you still have good images to share :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorites this week is the Kingfisher and the Eastern Phoebe. Such wonderful birds :)
Wishing you a great week.
Hello, I know I have way too many photos. :) Thanks for the visit and comment. Happy weekend to you!
DeleteIn the past few months I've seen several belted kingfishers, but I'm never quick enough to capture a good photo.
ReplyDeleteLove YOUR photos.
Hello, the kingfishers are usually very shy. I was lucky with this one and my camera has great zoom. Thanks for the comment and visit. Happy weekend to you!
DeleteHi Eileen-
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of critters.
My favorite is the Soft Shelled Turtle - so cute!
Nice post and photos.
Thank you for hosting.
Have a Happy Weekend!!
Peace :)
Hello, I love that turtle too. Thanks so much for the visit and comment. Happy weekend!
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteLovely post! How cute the little soft shelled turtle is. I agree, the green heron is very beautiful!
Happy Saturday, and enjoy your weekend!
Hello, thanks so much for the nice comment. I always appreciate your visits too. Happy weekend to you!
DeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteHad a little smile at your comment about weather and home - something I can empathise with!!! Glad you have such a brilliant stock of back-photos; that turtle is just too cute &*> YAM xx
Hello Yam! Yes, our weather has not been very Springy! Thanks so much for the visit and comment. Enjoy your weekend!
DeleteThanks most sincerely for hosting, dearest Eileen !!!
ReplyDeleteSo very grateful for the gorgeous images you always share,
I'm sending blessings on your weekend,
may it be filled with joy and wonder, sweet friend !
XOXO Daniela at - My little old world - (Dany)
Hello Dany, thank you for the visit and nice comment. I appreciate you sharing your post today too. Happy weekend to you!
DeleteHi Eileen, What a great collection of photos. Truly amazing. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteHello Mildred, thanks so much for the nice comment. Happy weekend to you!
DeleteGood Morning, Eileen. Some lovely shots today. That soft shelled turtle is very bizarre, isn't he?! I wouldn't have known that was a turtle with that nose.
ReplyDeleteWe HAD a green heron that was always at the pond down the road from us, but new owners of the property "tidied up" that pond--tore out all the cattails, removed dead trees, etc.....and there went the heron, the kingfishers, the turtles, all the wildlife.
I think its very funny that he floats a duck decoy out on the pond trying to attract something. Sometimes tidy ISN'T good......especially when it comes to wildlife!!
Good morning, Sue! That green heron would love our yard. It is au naturel, lol. The cattails have taken over our pond. I think the frogs and toads love it though. Thanks so much for the visit and comment. Enjoy your day and weekend!
DeleteYour photo cup from Circle B Bar is overflowing! I envy the great look you got at the kingfisher. My shots are nearly all too distant. The plumage details on the Green Heron are excellent. Of course eagles are among my favorite birds. Our twins are getting ready to fly.
ReplyDeleteHello Ken, thanks so much for the comment and visit. The eagles are one of my many favorite birds too. Happy weekend!
DeleteMaravilha e sempre olhares atentos! Gostei de ver! bjs, lindo fim de semana! chica
ReplyDeleteHello Chica, I always appreciate your nice comments and visits. Have a great day and happy weekend!
DeleteThe Sand hill Cranes have such stilt like legs--amazing. Happy Day.
ReplyDeleteHello Gayle! Yes, the Cranes are very tall birds with long legs. Thanks so much for the comment and visit. Happy weekend to you!
DeleteHi Eileen. Love your captures from your visit to Circle B Reserve. I joined this weeks meme with to captures from my backyard. A cute squirrel visiting the bird feeder.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
Irene
Hello Irene, it so nice to see you joining in this week. I appreciate the comment and visit too. Have a happy weekend!
Delete...another fabulous collection, Eileen.
ReplyDeleteHello Tom, thanks so much for the visit and comment. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!
DeleteThanks so much Nora, I appreciate the nice comment along with your participation with my critter party. Happy Saturday!
ReplyDeleteIt never ceases to amaze me that there is so many different species in Florida! Wonderful captures of the herons and sandhill cranes and fabulous shot of the soft shelled turtle's nose!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend and thanks for hosting, Eileen!
Hello Christine! Yes, Florida is an awesome place to see all kinds of wildlife. I could be a tour guide there, lol. Thanks for the comment and visit. Enjoy your day and weekend!
DeleteWonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteI especially like the Belted Kingfisher. I know they are not an easy bird to photograph.
Have a beautiful week-end!
Hello Lea, the kingfishers are usually very shy around me, I was lucky with this shot. Thanks so much for the visit and comment. Enjoy your day and weekend!
DeleteI am really envious of the great Kingfisher portrait! I see them but am never able to get a picture. Great turtle shot also! And the beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteHello Sallie, it is hard trying to capture the Kingfishers. They are so shy. Thanks so much for the nice comment and for the visit. Happy weekend to you!
DeleteBaby gators are almost cute...almost! Love the eagle. I've seen 2 this week so I'm really on the lookout every time I go out. Enjoy your weekend! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHello Diane, the baby gators are cute. I always love seeing the eagles! Thanks so much for the visit and comment. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and new week ahead!
DeleteI'm so grateful as each bird shows up in our county!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful array of wildlife as always. Love that turtle.
ReplyDeletethe turtle wins the so ugly he is adorable award, all the photos are blue ribbon beautiful.. I love the sand hill crane wandering in the road.
ReplyDeletelooks like a wetland full of wildlife
ReplyDeleteGreat critters today! You really got a good shot of the kingfisher. And yes, what a snout on that turtle.
ReplyDeleteHi Eleen. I slow to get around this week. Your photos are amazing. I see some that I recognize. The Sandhills fly over on their way to Nebraska. There are two big gatherings, one in the southern part of our state and one in Nebraska. We had planned on going to the festival this year, but didn't get our reservations in soon enough. Looking forward to seeing what you find back at home.
ReplyDeleteI love kingfishers, but they usually fly before I can even get a shot. That turtle nose is too funny.
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots, Eileen! The eagle and its nest are really special.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting, have a great week.
That park looks like an awesome place ~ great photography ~ my favorite is the Green Heron ~ baby gators ~ still look fierce ~ thanks, Eileen ~
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy Day ~ ^_^
Another great collection of animals from your Florida trip!
ReplyDeleteLovely birds! I also really like the green Heron, Eileen.
ReplyDeleteI am really enjoying all of your photos from the Circle B Bar Reserve. YOu are an amazing nature photographer. Thanks so much for hosting.
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy your critters
ReplyDeleteThe little green herons are my favorite, too, Eileen! Love your collage of the eagles! What a great sighting! Thank you for hosting!
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite is the kingfisher, such a pretty little bird. And those baby gator's are almost cute!
ReplyDeleteHello Al, the baby gators are cute. Thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
Deleteturtle?! I would not have guessed! Your photography skills are amazing
ReplyDeleteHello, it is a weird looking turtle. Thank you so much for the nice comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteI love coming by on Sat and checking out your critters. Great shots..
ReplyDeleteHello Pam, thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteHi Eileen. Wonderful photos today. My fave is the belted Kingfisher, but only just. The picture of the cranes is so evocative of where to see them and how easily they might be missed by a less than clued up birder. Great see the heron and of course those everyday gators!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to join in today. Have fun.
Hello Phil, thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteLove seeing the moorhen. The green heron is one of my favourites to see too.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda, the Green Herons has always been one of my favorites too. Thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteWell, well, well, my favourite is the Belted Kingfisher, fabulous.
ReplyDeleteHello Bob, the Kingfisher is one of my favorites too. Thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteIs it odd that baby gators are cute?
ReplyDeleteHello, yes I think the baby gators are cute too. Thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
Deletei hope your pictures from florida last forever!! the soft shelled turtle is awesome - the belted kingfisher is just amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debbie! For the nice comment and visit. I will miss the Florida birds and critters.
DeleteHappy Sunday, enjoy your day and new week ahead!
Hi Eileen,
ReplyDeletefabulous photos of all these wonderful birds. Amazing.
Have a great weekend, Eileen.
Best, Synnöve
Hello, thanks so much for the nice comment and for the visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteGolly Eileen you have great shots of a plethora of 'critters'. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMB
Hello, MB! Thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteI remember the first time I saw a soft shelled turtle and how I thought 'what an ugly creature'...now, they're pretty darned cool!!! Thanks for hosting Eileen.
ReplyDeleteHello Anni, those turtles are an ugly-cute. Thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteHi Eileen, I always love seeing the belted kingfisher. So much like our giant kingfisher. Thanks for hosting this meme. I hope you forgive me for linking to your post using my hiking post (nature!) I just have to link up with you again after two weeks' absence. Have a great weekend. Jo
ReplyDeleteHello, Jo! I enjoyed your post and I am so happy to see you home and posting again. I appreciate the visit, comment and your linking up. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteHi Eileen, Always love all the 'critters' you manage to capture through your lens! Love the belted kingfisher and the green heron. The gators.....not so much :) Hope you have a nice weekend and some better weather, soon. We are getting more rain :( Thanks for hosting! xx Karen
ReplyDeleteHello Karen, thanks so much for the nice comment. So happy you enjoyed my critters. We may have some warmer weather this week, YAY! Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and new week ahead!
DeleteLove the turtle's nose too, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteHello,the turtle does look cute popping up out of the water. Thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteThat is a really nice serie ! I love the turtle !
ReplyDeleteHello, thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteI will say, Eileen, that these are super great photos...I've only seen kingfishers when kayaking at one particular place and I remember how thrilled I was to discover what a moorhen was (while in Aruba, no less)!! The green heron and of course the eagle are my favs. Yes, that is an Eastern Phoebe...I know them well, since they are the ones who attacked me while I was on a ladder trying to save their nest!!!!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteHello JP, thanks for the nice comment. The Kingfishers are a treat to see sitting still. I usually here the Phoebes near my yard, they have a sweet sound. Enjoy your Sunday and the new week ahead!
DeleteHi Eileen. Wow...all of your picks for today are fabulous! The water is so clear and lets off a crisp reflection of the Moorhen. And, the soft shell turtle is actually cute! I'm with you, the Green Heron is a great looking bird. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteHello Suzanne, I always appreciate your comment and visits. Enjoy your Sunday and the new week ahead!
DeleteYou do see some fabulous birds and critters of all kinds.
ReplyDeleteI especially like the picture of the soft shelled turtle - it somehow looks a friendly thing!
I do hope your weather improves.
Have a great weekend
All the best Jan
Hello Jan, the soft shelled turtle is cute! Thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteAn absolutely gorgeous and delightful series, Eileen! Thank you so much for sharing, and I hope you are having a great weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteHello, Linda! Thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteI just thing that the Eastern Phoebes are adorable...I love their musical song in the Spring and through the Summer months around here. The Tri-colored Heron, Green Heron, Bald Eagles and more, a grand post of beautiful subject in nature. Thank you for all that you do Eileen~
ReplyDeleteHello Mary, thanks so much for the nice comment. I love all the birds and will miss seeing the Florida birds. happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteEileen, nice variety, especially the Belted Kingfisher. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHello, the Kingfisher is a great bird. I always enjoy seeing them. Thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteOh, my, Eileen! I love every single shot, here...even the baby gators are cute. LOVE that Bald Eagle and love that Green Heron.
ReplyDeleteHello Rose, thanks so much for the nice comment. I appreciate your visit too. Have a happy Sunday and new week ahead!
DeleteThey are all so pretty! Well maybe not the gators. They are cute though.
ReplyDeleteHello Lois, I thought the little gators were cute. I think I got used to seeing the Alligators everywhere we went. Thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteAmazing collection of critters. Quite a treasure chest you must have.
ReplyDeleteHello, thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteHello Eileen, it's my weekend to work so I'm late but I'm here. That little sandhill crane I think it's called is really cute. All of your critters are cool like always! Enjoy what's left of your weekend, and next weekend is Easter Bunny time!
ReplyDeleteHello Karen, I know you are busy on the weekends. I appreciate your comment, visit and linking up. Have a great day and new week ahead!
DeleteEILEEN I love your shots and that must have been such a great place to visit. such a lot of diversity there was there! That was a very interesting turtle and you are right, that nose is fascinating. When I first saw it, I couldn't figure out what it was until i read your note. that is a reserve I would love to visit!
ReplyDeleteHello Jeanne, this is a great place to see the birds and wildlife. People come from all around Florida to visit this park. Thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteWeek after week, you bring it . . .
ReplyDeleteLove the cranes . . .
And all the others.
Hello Lynne, I appreciate your nice comment. Thanks for the visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteSome beautiful shots today Eileen.
ReplyDeleteHello, thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteHello, Nice pics and post.
ReplyDeleteGreetings.
Hello, thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteExcellent pictures! The sandhill cranes look huge!
ReplyDeleteHello Linda, yes those Cranes are tall birds. Thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteYou have there wonderful birds and interesting animals. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteHello, thank you so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteYou always have amazing shots of critters. Love the kingfisher with its scruffy hair do.
ReplyDeleteHi Diane, the Kingfisher is one of my favorites too. Thanks so much for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteHello Eileen! You always make fantastic pictures!!
ReplyDeleteHow nice to watch all your critters!!
Happy Sunday !
Hello Ela, you are so kind. Thank you for the nice comment. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteThanks, Eileen, for linking up this week at I'd Rather B Birdin'.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anni!
DeleteHi Eileen, Right off the bat your photo of the Belted Kingfisher made me say Wow! What a great shot. Enjoyed all the photos in this week's Saturday's Critters. Thank you, as always, for sharing and hosting. Wishing you a happy week ahead!
ReplyDeleteHello John, Thanks so much for the nice comment on my photos. I appreciate your visit and linking up your post too. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteWonderful post! Love the phoebe and the kingfisher! Sorry I am late joining in this weekend! Have a great one!
ReplyDeleteHello, thanks so much for the comment and visit. You are welcome any time. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteLovely photos - specially the belted kingfisher and the soft shelled turtle has such a funny face!
ReplyDeleteHello, thanks so much for the comment and visit. The Turtle is strange looking. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
DeleteBeautiful birds, especially the first to impress me. The turtle's nose is sweet and even the animal from the third photo from below I like because they are young and small. I greet and wish you a good new week.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures of al the birds! Happy new week!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure that I ever saw a soft shelled turtle...Not a great looking nose!! Love the Tricolor-ed Heron..Pretty bird..
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, I am with you about that Green Heron. Gorgeous photograph! Have a really fine coming week.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots - I'm of to the coast this week - hope to get some good pictures too.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Fantastic collection of photos Eileen. You can share as many of these as you have, I would love them all. That soft shelled turtle is amazing. All your birds are too, and those baby gators. I remember loving all the wildlife when we were down in Florida, and now you have shared another place I will look forward to seeing, the Circle B. Thank you so much and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Eileen! I love the scruffy feathers on the head of that kingfisher.
ReplyDeleteA superb series of captures Eileen - thank you for sharing (and visiting). Happy Easter
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of the wild, Eileen. I just notice the nose of the soft-shelled turtle :)
ReplyDeleteCan you believe it--we had a pair of Sandhill Cranes up here last week in VB? I got pictures that I will eventually get around to posting... I have also seen and photographed my first Tri-colored Heron here! Yay! I see nowhere near the number of birds you see, so it is good to read your blog and get to know what to look for... you never know what will pop in! Thanks for sharing, as always!
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