Saturday, August 16, 2014

Saturday's Critters #37

Saturday's Critters #37

Happy weekend and welcome to Saturday's Critters! I am looking forward to see all the critters this week!


These are some shots of the the Northern Mockingbird and the American Goldfinch.. The photos were taken a few weeks ago during one of our weekend walks at the local park..


 I saw a few of the Northern Mockingbirds around the trail..


The Goldfinches seem to be enjoying some seeds off of a dead flower..


Here is another angle of the American Goldfinch showing their backs. This is a pretty male with the bright yellow colors of summer.


On the way home from the park, hubby and I always slow down to see the animals on this farm. On this day the goats all turned their heads and looked our way too..Aren't they cute? I hope you enjoyed my birds and critters.. Now its your turn, to share your critters..





 Thank you for linking up to the critter party. I appreciate the visits, comments and the support of my blogging friends................... Have a happy weekend!


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

Please visit:  I'd-Rather-B-Birdin. Thanks to the gracious host: Anni of I'd Rather-B-birdin. Also, sharing with Camera Critters. Thanks to Misty for hosting.





75 comments:

DeniseinVA said...

The goats are very cute Eileen and so are the birds. Happy weekend :)

orchid0324 said...

I LOVE your Mockingbird and Goldfinch; especially the blurry yellowish leaves which matches finch's color and make him more stands out♡♡♡
Lovely goats' brownish line oh their faces and ears are SO CUTE:-)

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

Susan said...

Both the Mockingbirds and American Goldfinches are among my favorite birds. The goldfinches should return here to the southern US in late fall, wearing their drab plumage. They leave early spring, when their plumage has started turning bright yellow and beautiful. The goats are pretty as well! Thank you for sharing your walk with us!

Sonja said...

Your Goldfinches really are beautiful in their summer plumage, and the goats do look contented in their green grass!

Jocee said...

Lovely birds, but the goats stole the show. They have such cute expressions. :)

Unknown said...

The birds are very pretty and the goats are just adorable. Have a great weekend, Eileen!

Rajesh said...

Beautiful birds. Love their color combination.

Christian Perrin said...

That Goldfinch stuns me everytime I see it! The USA has some truly gorgeous birds.

Phil Slade said...

Good morning Eileen. Say "hi" to those lovely Goldfinches of yours for me.

And thanks for the weekend picture party too. Have fun.

Ela said...

Great photos of birds ! Eileen, you were a wonderful walk in the park. These creatures with long ears look funny and are beautiful !
Have a nice weekend :)

betty-NZ said...

Those are some lovely birds that you captured! I always enjoy your photos.

Forest Dream Weaver said...

Lovely to see your native birds,the Mockingbird looks smaller than I imagined. Beautiful goats....love their markings and inquisitive stare!

Happy weekend,
Ruby

Elaine said...

Beautiful goldfinches and the goats are adorable!

DIMI said...

Good morning Eileen!!
What a great post!Gorgeous pictures!Such beautifl critters!
Lovely birds and cute goats!You sure had a lovely walk!Have a happy weekend!
Dimi...

rainfield61 said...

I love all your critters. They are especially cute in Saturday.

Ileana said...

The goats are very beautiful! Thanks for hosting. Enjoy your weekend!

lina@a happy family said...

Pretty birds and cute goats.
Happy weekend, Eileen.

Roses, Lace and Brocante said...

I'm always amazed at the variety of beautiful birds you photograph!
The American Goldfinch is striking and I would love to hear a Mockingbird one day!
Goats have the sweetest little faces!

Many thank yous for hosting SC Eileen!

Shane

Indrani said...

Lovely captures Eileen. Thank you for hosting this.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Great shot of the Northern Mockingbird. It's an interesting bird if you take the time to study it.

Hootin Anni said...

Goats are a favorite of mine...I love their eyes especially.

EG CameraGirl said...

Oh, I very much love the many songs that mockingbirds sing! Thanks for hosting, Eileen!

Icy BC said...

Beautiful bird shots, Eileen! I love the back of the goldfinch, and the goats are so cute!

deb @ frugal little bungalow said...

The 3 Billy Goats Gruff! :) Well not really but they sure look cute!

Linda Kay said...

Thanks for hosting, Eileen...the goldfinch is beautiful, and I am crazy for those little goats!

Roan said...

The goats are adorable! Goldfinches are beauties. I've been seeing a lot of them lately. They love the sunflowers.

Kate said...

Goldfinches are such a treat to sight! Good photos!

cedarmerefarm said...

These goats are so cute! I am not joining you this Saturday because I am on vacation, but I will be visiting the blogs that are sharing their critters. Have a nice weekend Eileen. Christa

Debbie said...

these are all gorgeous BUT the goldfinches were my favorites!! soon......they will be changing clothes for winter!!!

Lois Evensen said...

Beautiful post - I love those goats. :)

Brian King said...

The goldfinches are awesome during the summer! Beautiful photos. Goats are funny creatures!

TexWisGirl said...

love the mocker and the goldfinch. sweet and curious goats, too. thanks, eileen!

tiptoethruphylsgarden.blogspot.com said...

Beautiful shots of the birds,but your goats stole the show with their cuteness,thanks for hosting,Phyllis

Out of Sight L said...

oh Eileen, they are so beautiful, each one so precious and the goats wowI would like to join, but I can't I've turned down too many please join in black & white, flowers Friday, each day of the week have some special events which are really beautiful but I love taking photos of everything i find it hard to stici to a subject doesn't mean i can't enjoy your blog, and thanks for your visit to mine it was nice to see you

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Hi Eileen!

We have blue and white mockingbirds out west--they are very big and noisy--hard to miss ;) The goldfinch is beautiful and the goats are darling. Happy Saturday critters!

Pat

Sharon Wagner said...

They are such pretty little birds. I love to see them around yellow flowers.

MadSnapper said...

goldfinches and goats, what could be better for critter day.. those goats are so cute

ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®© said...

I love those goldfinches, Eileen.
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Pat said...

Those cute goats were worth slowing down for!
I love watching the Goldfinches in late summer, as they begin their nesting season.

Breathtaking said...

Hello Eileen!:)Adorable goat capture, they posed beautifully for you.Their unique eyes are really striking. Great captures of the birds also,the Goldfinch in particular is really pretty.

I added my link today Eileen, now I can actually see what I'm doing!:)
Have a good weekend.

Melissa Hopper said...

Nice shots, I love birds. All of them. My parents house if full of them but yet I have a hard time getting them to even come to my birdfeeders.

Maude Lynn said...

The goats are so cute!

Anni said...

PS...I'm back to let you know I added another photo to I'd Rather B Birdin' to show you the word "old" outlined. Just in case you're curious. :-)

Black Jack's Carol said...

I loved all of your critter shots, Eileen. Cute goats, wonderful bright finches and I have to say the mockingbird stole my heart. Thanks for hosting this wonderful meme.

Hannah said...

I miss the many calls of the Mockingbirds, and your Goldfinch shots are great! The goats are funny with their rapt attention, and so cute.

HappyK said...

Nice bird pictures as always. Like the goats too. The goldfinches in my yard like to eat the cone flower sees.

Adam Jones said...

The Goldfinches are so pretty.

Anonymous said...

Love all your critters today! Great shot of the goldfinch.

Anonymous said...

Love the goats. Always wanted one for a pet, but parents said NO.

sunshine said...

Wonderful photos and a great Goldfinch.

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Oh those goats are adorable! Thanks for stopping by my blog- I almost forgot to link in today! Have a great weekend!

Our photos said...

Very nice. I love the goldfinch !

Stephanie said...

Awww the goats are certainly cute. Love the Gold finches.

carol l mckenna said...

Love the photography of the goats ~ so sweet ~ Happy Weekend to you ~

artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

ps. ~ Creative weekend though late in responding to bloggers ~ I apologize.

Anonymous said...

Very pretty Mockingbird and Goldfinch! The goats are really cute. :)

Lindy

jp@A Green Ridge said...

Love those goats!!!...:)JP

SquirrelQueen said...

Fabulous photos of the Mockingbird and the Goldfinch, love them. And those goats are adorable.

I hope you are having a great weekend Eileen.

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

Yesterday when I was walking to my car from my office I kept hearing an Eastern Phoebe, over and over again. I'd never heard one by my office before, and then I realized it was a Mockingbird -- It totally fooled me!! :-)

I hope you're enjoying your weekend, the weather couldn't be any better could it?

Anonymous said...

Hi Eileen. Very pretty birds and those goats are cute. We pass by goats each day and they tickle me with their antics. Have a great rest of the weekend.

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

I'm viewing the birds you share on FB but really like the cute goats here.

Linda said...

There's something about goats!

Little Wandering Wren said...

Sorry I didn't have any critters to show you this week but have loved stopping by to enjoy yours, especially the goats which their 'what are you looking at' expressions!
Wren x

diane b said...

The yellow bird is very pretty and the goats look like they have pigtails.

Adam Jones said...

The goats look especially cute

Stewart M said...

Love that goldfinch.

I am thinking about some new themes for pictures - so don't be surprised if I turn up on your link soon!

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

chica said...

Todas lindas as fotos, como sempre vejo por aqui!Adoro! bjs, lindo dia e nova semana!chica

Katarina said...

Those goats are so cute!!!

Gerald (SK14) said...

i do love the goldfinch

NatureFootstep said...

lol, that was cool looking goats. :)

Celeste said...

Love the goats Eileen, super cute. Have a great week.

Lynne said...

Very nice . . . Loved the goats . . .

Helma said...

Really very nice weather these birds. The yellow color is just beautiful to see. You had Saturday critters again and again there are many wonderful entries:-)

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

nice shots

:O)

Noushka said...

Great photos of the Yellow-tailed oriole, Eileen!
We have an oriole here but it is VERY shy!!
What an intersting publication!
I have tried to link a post of mine with inLinkz, but didn't work.
I will come back tomoorow and try again and have a look at what I meissed while I was away!!
Keep well!

Pat Tillett said...

Beautiful photos! I love goats.

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