Saturday, June 22, 2013

York Rookery, June 16



June 22, 2013

Happy Summer!!

I am linking up Camera Critters and I'd-Rather-b-birdin I hope you will join in on the fun and share your critters and birds.

Last weekend hubby and I made a second visit to the York, Pa rookery. We saw the chicks of the Black Crowned Night Herons and the Great Egrets.


A Great Egret with at least two chicks.


A Black Crowned Night Heron



A Black Crowned Night Heron Chick


I think this large group of Mallard Ducks were just fed by someone walking by.


A large group of Canada Geese were also treated to some goodies.


Another cute Egret chick!


This cute bunny was running around on the grass beneath the pine trees where the herons and egrets are nesting.


I watched the bunny for a while, it came close to my feet and started rolling in the dirt. It was so cute.


I loved seeing the herons and the egrets but the bunny stole the show for me. It was adorable. I hope you enjoyed  my visit to the rookery and my cute critter.

I notice other bloggers sharing some of their favorite blogs to read, today I decided to do the same. I am randomly  selecting these blogs and they will change on new post each weekend. I hope you take a chance to visit with some of these wonderful bloggers from around the world.

Jill from Norway shows off some amazing scenery here Jill's Norway

Visit with sweet Lynne  at her Irish Garden House  Lynne takes us around her garden, shares birds and her cute Snickers dog.

Dimi in Greece shows off her beautiful country and lovely decoupage creations on Dimi's blog.

Phil from the UK  reports on the birds he bands and shows off his beautiful bird photos.

Carole from Australia shares some Australian birds and pretty scenery  Snap Happy Birding


 I wish everyone a happy weekend. Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments. To see more beautiful photos and cute critters
 please visit:  Camera Critters and I'd-Rather-B-Birdin. Thanks to the gracious hosts Misty Dawn of Camera Critters and to Anni of I'd Rather-B-birdin.




47 comments:

Elizabeth Edwards said...

that bunny is too cute. i love the rolling in the dirt. ( :

Sue said...

Bunnies are adorable. I think someone would make a FORTUNE if they found a way to keep them small (and out of the garden-LOL!)

Amy Burzese said...

Awwww! I've never seen a bunny roll. Cute, cute, cute.

Lynne said...

That Bunny wasn't skittish at all . . . instead he/she did rollover, tummy showing ticks just for you. Adorable!

chica said...

Muito lindas fotos! Desejo um lindo e bem feliz VERÃO! beijos,chica

Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said...

Oh my, those Great Egrets in your first look majestic. It's always a treat to enjoy nature in the great outdoors.

EG CameraGirl said...

Rookeries are such fun to visit. I think the bunny is sweet too!

Enjoy your weekend, Eileen!

katerchen said...

so ein unerwartets Erlebnis ist besonderes schön.

LG zum Wochenende vom katerchen

Phil Slade said...

The rookery looks a brill spot to visit Eileen. I can tell you had great fun taking those lovely shots just when the youngsters are about. Thanks for the blog plug by the way, I'll do the same for you.

Valerie said...

Yep - the bunny wins it for me too, hands (or should that be paws?) down!

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

How cute is that bunny!! Your other photos are amazing, but you're right, that bunny was a show stealer!!!

TexWisGirl said...

that bunny is so cute!!! i loved the second shot of the egrets in the tree - at first glance, it looked like clumps of snow. :)

Irma said...

Beautiful pictures, Eileen.
The rabbit I find that really wonderful.
Great weekend,
Regards, Irma

Vilt og vakkert said...

Heisann! Yes, I can imagine the cute little bunny rolling in the dirt!
Have a nice midsummer evening ;:OD)

Hootin Anni said...

Beautiful birds...and loved the 'action' shots you managed to capture of the sweet bunny 'wabbit'.

Hootin' Anni -and- Anni @ I'd Rather B Birdin'

SquirrelQueen said...

The heron and egret chicks are so cute but you're right, the rabbit stole the show. He is adorable.
Happy Weekend!

DeniseinVA said...

Wonderful Eileen, always love your birds but that bunny was so cute today. Never seen one rolling in the dirt before, that's quite a catch.

Wishing you a happy day,
Denise

Monica S Engell said...

Wonderful series of the egrets and the cute little bunny!
:)

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous shots - love the first two! Just fabulous.

Unknown said...

I love all the birds, but yes, I agree, the bunny stole the show. Have a great weekend!

Jill Kristin Ø.Remme said...

Wow, Eileen you recommended my blog. Now I was a little proud :))) Thank you very much and I am deeply appreciative of it :)

I will thank you in my next blogpost :))

Take care u:)

Mia McPherson said...

Lovely to see the images of the rookery but that bunny did steal the show for me!

Bob Bushell said...

Yea, you started with a herons but, it was the bunny stole your heart, and I think that right.

DIMI said...

How lucky you are Eileen,in your walks,seeing all those beautiful animals and birds!!Exellent shots and photos!!I realy enjoyed your post!!Have a lovely Sunday!!Hugs!!
Dimi..

Maria said...

What an abundance of wildlife!

Pat said...

Beautiful shots, Eileen. The bunny is adorable.

Debbie said...

you got some GREAT images eileen and the bunny is just too cute!!

i have been seeing so many bunnies this year!!

i will come back tomorrow, to check in on some of your reads, what a nice idea!!

have a happy sunday!!

Merlesworld said...

Lovely pictures, birds in the wild are always interesting but the bunny was a real experience, he was sweet.
Merle........

Montanagirl said...

LOVE the Egret and Heron pics. And the bunny just stole the show!

Sofia said...

I love that cute bunny's eyes. :)

Linda said...

Great series! Love the bunny!

JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes) said...

Fabulous fabulous fabulous bird photos - I'd love to visit a rookery. And you are right - the bunny steals the show. Thanks for sharing.

diane b said...

Love the first shot with the Great Egret feeding the chicks, Bunny was cute too.

Crafty Green Poet said...

lovely photos, the egrets are so handsome and that bunny is adorable!

Pearl Maple said...

Great photos celebrating the delights of summer, nice of all those little animals to cooperate and pose for photos

Stewart M said...

I love the crazy idea of rolling in the dirt to keep clean - I think my kids think the same approach works for them!

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

orchid0324 said...

Dearest Eilleen,
I loved the sweet picture of Heron Chick and the bunny♡♡♡ I wonder what motivated her to roll :-)  Marvelous pictures as always♬♬♬

Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

lina@family tips said...

Love them all, especially the rolling bunny :)
Thanks for dropping by.


Anni said...

...Eileen, just to let you know, I corrected your link at The Bird D'Pot meme today. :o)

Unknown said...

Wow does he ever steal the show. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Suzan said...

I didn't know bunnies roll in the dirt!! I've noticed some of the bunnies chasing each other in our back yard in the early mornings!! they are fun to watch!! Beautiful egret nests with chicks!!

Charlene N. K. said...

What beautiful creatures you have captured! I particularly like the birds.

NatureFootstep said...

I can see why the bunny stole the show. They are adorable. :)

Anonymous said...

My heart was stolen by the bunny rolling in the dirt! Love those heron family shots, too.

Beyond the Dog Dish said...

Oh My! I have never seen such a large bird in a tree! Now Canadian Geese (being from Canada lol) I see too often.

Unknown said...

Lovely shots of the egrets and the bunny. He didn't mind the attention did he?

TheChieftess said...

Sweet shots!!! Love the bunny!!!

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