Saturday's Critters #105
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.
In case there are some bloggers breaking, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year!
During our good weather times, hubby and I try to take a walk or go somewhere to enjoy the outdoors, birds and nice weather. On this day we went back to the North Point State Park in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was a great spot in the summer to see the Little Blue Herons and on this day we saw the Red-headed woodpeckers.
A mosaic of some of the birds we saw at the park top row: Red-headed Woodpecker, American Goldfinch, Brown Creeper. Second Row: Northern Flicker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Great Blue Heron. Last row: another Red-headed Woodpecker, Mourning Doves, American Robin.
American Goldfinch on gumball.
Red-headed Woodpecker
On this warm December day we saw a Black Rat snake was on the trail. At least I think it is the Black Rat Snake.
Northern Flicker
Another look at the Red-headed woodpecker on our way back to the car. I hope you enjoyed my birds and critter post. 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!
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.
In case there are some bloggers breaking, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year!
During our good weather times, hubby and I try to take a walk or go somewhere to enjoy the outdoors, birds and nice weather. On this day we went back to the North Point State Park in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was a great spot in the summer to see the Little Blue Herons and on this day we saw the Red-headed woodpeckers.
American Goldfinch on gumball.
Red-headed Woodpecker
On this warm December day we saw a Black Rat snake was on the trail. At least I think it is the Black Rat Snake.
Northern Flicker
Another look at the Red-headed woodpecker on our way back to the car. I hope you enjoyed my birds and critter post. 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.
I love your woodpeckers. They're gorgeous birds. Have a great weekend, Eileen.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Eileen, I love all your birds and critters; but once again the Red-headed Woodpecker is my favorite. I love the black rat snake too. Cool post. Thanks for hosting this meme. Have a wonderful Saturday. Greetings Jo
ReplyDeleteI Googled "Gumball" and now I know they come from the Liquidamber tree, can understand why the birds like them so much. Super photos.Lovely colours in every feather.
ReplyDeleteNice shots. Love the Goldfinch and the gumball.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend.
MB
The Red Headed Woodpecker is so beautiful. I read about how their brain has built in shock absorbers to prevent them getting concussion. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteNot so keen on the snake though.
Hi Eileen,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of the woodpeckers, and also beautiful collages.
Best regards, Irma
Great to see lovely photos of the woodpeckers, Eileen. We don;t have them here in Australia.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting and enjoy your weekend.
Another gorgeous series, Eileen! Your posts and photos always bring me much cheer! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eileen for all the beautiful birds pics. Thank you for hosting Saturday's Critters. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteA fantastic bird album, Eileen! Those woodpeckers look so cute and that last shot of one peeking out between the branches is so good! I wouldn't be brave enough to hang around to snap a photo of the snake though!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting and enjoy your weekend!
loved to see the woodpeckers you share today. :)
ReplyDeleteWish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :)
Beautiful birds, Eileen. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteHey Eileen,
ReplyDeleteWonderful!! Amazing how you've could photograph this amazing woodpecker.
A very wonderful bird. Well done!!
Many greetings and have a nice weekend,
Marco
Good morning Eileen. I just love your blue sky birds today. The Red-headed Woodpecker is a real stunner, as is the flicker. Meanwhile the mosaic shows a lovely selection from your park walk.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week ahead and thanks for allowing me to join in today.
I do NOT like snakes of ANY kind!!!
ReplyDeleteBut...that very last photo of the woodpecker is just priceless!!!
Red-headed Woodpeckers are one of my favorite birds. I get to see them at our second home in Illinois. We had a flock of goldfinches here this past week, only the second time they visited south Florida in large numbers in 10 years. They were eating the seeds of an exotic Australian Pine, Most other birds seem to ignore them as a food source.
ReplyDeleteA delight as always Eileen!
ReplyDeleteboth the woodpeckers are so beautiful! love that little gold finch! have a beautiful day!
ReplyDeletegood morning, eileen. i love all your birds and critters!
ReplyDeletei always enjoy visiting you as you always have pictures of beauty to share with us.
happy weekend~
I've only seen the red headed woodpecker a few times and it was always a thrill.
ReplyDeleteYou captured some great photos, Eileen.
And you are missing out on some beautiful nature if you only walk on warm sunny days.
Hubby and I NEVER miss a day out and there is nothing prettier or more peaceful than walking during a heavy snow. Gorgeous!!
Hari Om
ReplyDeleteThose are some top shots!!! Hope the weekend is filled with Christmas promise for you Eileen... YAM xx
Hi Eileen,
ReplyDeletefantastic photos of the hidden birds in the tree.
Have a great weekend, Eileen.
Best regards, Synnöve
Para si e sua família desejo um Natal de Luz! Abençoado e repleto de alegrias.
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What a character!
ReplyDeletewow...what a great set of images eileen!!! i have not seen my flicker yet this winter, i'm not sure he has returned!!! love those redheads (chuck was one)!!!
ReplyDeletei need to get back outside and get back to reality with my images!!!
Eileen, the Red-headed woodpecker is one of our favorites. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen,
ReplyDeleteThe Redheaded Woodpecker is very cute. In fact, the one you have photographed looks very healthy - awesome.
Lovely snaps.
Thank you for hosting SC.
Have a Great Weekend!
Peace :)
I love your birds, as ever. You the woman!
ReplyDeleteToday is bird count day in our area. Lots of fun.
It is amazing to see a snake. Looks like a rat snake to me. I've never seen one in our forest, but have on the road, and nudged it off the road.
Happy meme day!
Cute little Goldfinch with the cone like thingy . . . Gumball?
ReplyDeleteLove that last peek a boo pic of the woodpecker . . .
(They like to peck on the cedar on our house . . . although that doesn't make us happy! There are plenty of trees!)
Happy Saturday's Criiters Day Eileen . . .
Your photography and your subjects are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGood morning! My husband and I both enjoyed looking at your photos. I knew he would like to see the snake! lol And we don't think we've ever seen a red headed woodpecker like that. I like him peeking out in the last photo. Happy holidays, Diane
ReplyDeleteAwesome birds, and my favourite is the Red-headed woodpecker, it is excellent.
ReplyDeleteHi Y'all!
ReplyDeleteLove your photos of the Red Headed Woodpecker. They are such spectacular birds!
Y'all come on by,
Hawk aka BrownDog
The Red-headed Woodpecker is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
I love the Red-headed Woodpecker! Such a standout!
ReplyDeletethat rat snake is perfectly camouflaged by the stick. that little bird on the gum ball is gorgeous. your bird pics are so sharp and clear i can almost touch the bird. beautiful
ReplyDeletenice array of critters :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots- I just love the woodpecker- such a pretty bird. Fascinating to watch, too. Have a great Saturday!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a pretty little bird. No critters for me this week. Have a very Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteAlways beautiful nature shots here ~ lovely photography!
ReplyDeleteWishing you the magic and love of the season,
artmusedog and carol
Woodpeckers rarely seen in nature, so with great pleasure with you to look at them. Regards.
ReplyDeleteExcept for the blue jays we saw the red headed woodpecker once. Was surprised it was such a little bird -thought it would at least be the size of a blue jay! Have a great weekend, Eileen and thank you for hosting!
ReplyDeleteYou captured some really good pictures of the red headed woodpecker. Such a pretty blue sky too.
ReplyDeletewhat an angle second shot
ReplyDeleteWonderful bird photos, and I'm loving that bright blue sky!
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun to see the red heads of the Woodpeckers...Nice series..Merry CHristmas to you and your family as well, Eileen...
ReplyDeleteI like seeing the woodpecker, but not the snake!
ReplyDeleteWow, the gumball is interesting.
ReplyDeletegorgeous red headed woodpecker. that red is so vibrant. ( :
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to see the red headed woodpecker. We have never seen one here. It definitely has a bright red head. That last photo is my favorite with its head sticking out from the tree.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a bird quite like this one before - with a distinctly different head colouring to the rest of the body. I know it's probably for some adaptation to the bird's environment, but I wonder what specifically.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots of the woodpecker!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat seed pod the Sweetgum has!
ReplyDeleteRed-headed Woodpecker is amazing. Another birdie I've yet to see in real life. But there's still time!
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Your red-headed woodpecker is stunning!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos - love those colorful woodpeckers! Hope your weekend is fun. x Karen
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! I have read from somewhere that the Red headed woodpecker is listed near threatened.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful
ReplyDeleteThese are such colorful critters that you caught!!
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ReplyDeleteFotos muito lindas, principalmente a primeira.
Que o menino de Belém traga esperança e muitas alegrias para todos nós!!!
Bom domingo! Ótima semana!
Beijinhos.
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Wonderful and well timed captures of the avian families. However, the snakes give me creeps.
ReplyDeleteDearest Eileen; Oh, Red-headed Woodpecker looks really lovely and colorful♪ And truly enjoyed seeing your varieties birds' photographs♡♡♡
ReplyDeleteSending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan and 'Night Night' to my Dear Japanese friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
Happy Holidays Eileen! And Happy New (birding) Year to you.
ReplyDeleteLots of woodpeckers here too, but we don't see the red-headed ones...wish we did!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos ! Thanks for sharing , have a good day !
ReplyDeleteThe Red-headed woodpecker looks very interesting, beautiful photos and area.
ReplyDeletewow! beautiful redhead shots and the flicker, too!
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, Wonderful woodpeckers! You knew that is what I would focus upon, didn't you? Of course. I sure enjoy your blog and look forward to seeing every post! Have a pleasant coming week!
ReplyDeleteThat gumball is fascinating. Lovely image of the flicker!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics! We have a red=headed woodpecker that comes here but he is too quick for me to ever get a photo.
ReplyDeletep.s. In case this is a repeat, ignor or delete. For some reason part of the time blogger gives me trouble when I try to comment!
Great pictures
ReplyDeleteHello, Eileen! It's wonderful to see so many birds,especially woodpeckers (ciocanitori...) Even I was in a trip vacation in september, I was not able to make photos of birds in the wild!! Sad...but I still hope to have the chance to do pictures with critters in the wild.
ReplyDeleteBest regards and warm greetings of december
The woodpeckers are wonderful! Beautiful mosaics.
ReplyDeleteImpressive details!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning sequence... but I'm terrible afraid of snakes!... :-(
A great work, over here, as usual, Eileen!
Great shots!
Kisses
Ana
I love your Red-headed Woodpecker! Such a cutie!
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