Saturday, May 19, 2018

Saturday's Critters # 231

Welcome to Saturday's Critters!


If you love all God's creatures like I do and also like to blog about them and take critter photos this is where you can share your critter post. Link up your post and share your critters, join in with my critter party ! You can share any kind of critters the real ones, pretend ones, statues and paintings, a new or old post!

These are some of my yard birds during the end of April and part of May. The chipmunks enjoy the bird seed along with the birds and squirrels.

One of my favorite migrating Spring birds, is the Rose-breasted Grosbeak.


The farm down the street from me has 3 baby horses, they are so cute. There are 2 seen on this photo.


The Chipping Sparrows have returned to the yard.


The chipmunks enjoy seed dropped by the birds.


The female Cardinal is a regular visitor.


The Yellow-rumped Warbler is a new yard bird, I've never seen them on my feeders before.


Even the Goldfinch in the background is wondering why the warbler is at the feeder, lol.



I hope you enjoyed my bird and critter photos. I appreciate and thank everyone who links up their post and for all the wonderful comments this past year !







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Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

57 comments:

JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes) said...

Wow - what a nice selection of birds - and ponies. Such sweetness in nature - we need a good break from all that is going on around us. Hope your weekend is grand.

Екатерина Балагурова said...

You have so many cute neighbours! =))

Nancy Chan said...

Hello Eileen, it is always a joy to visit your blog to enjoy the critters such as the beautiful birds and cute squirrel. Have a happy and wonderful weekend!

chica said...

Tão lindas e todas me encantam...O esquilinho foi meu escolhido hoje,rs...beijos, chica, lindo fim de semana!

David M. Gascoigne, said...

If I were half as handsome as a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak I would be exhausted from fighting off women!

Bill said...

Hello Eileen, your photos are beautiful. I especially like the Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful weekend.

DIMI said...

Hello Eileen!
Great series of pictures and images!
Your yard birds are so delightful to see!
Lovely photos of the Rose Breasted Grosbeak,the cute baby horses and the chipmunk!
Great shots of the Yellow rumped Warbler and the Female Cardinal bird!
Thank you for sharing! Wishing you a lovely day and a happy weekend!
Dimi...

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

I woulld really love to see a rose-breasted grosbeak someday. Definitely on my birding bucket list ))). Lovely group of spring birds at your feeders. Thank you for them and for hosting.

Tom said...

...Eileen, another wonderful collection of critters. Thanks for hosting and have a fabulous weekend.

Brian King said...

It's nice that you get the grosbeaks and warblers! Beautiful birds. The chipmunk made me laugh! They have never shown up here, surprisingly.

Lynne said...

I have been seeing the Rose Breasted Grosbeak here as well . .
I like their tweet, twitter too . . .

Sandi said...

Eileen, the red swath on the first bird looks like paint! How cool.

Small Kucing said...

Cardinal looks angry but the squirrel sure having a happy time there

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari Om
These images today are bright and beautiful! YAM xx

Lea said...

Rose-breasted Grosbeaks are a treat for the eyes! Love seeing the young horses. Cute chipmunk
Have a wonderful weekend!

rupam sarma said...

Helllo, Loved the post. Beautiful birds pics :) Happy Weekend.

italiafinlandia said...

Beautiful captures...I have enjoyed the chipmunk!
Have a sunny weekend!

Betty J. Crow said...

I would love to see a warbler at my feeder. So far haven’t seen one in front of my camera. Love the Grosbeak and the chipmunk is really cute! Have a wonderful weekend.

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

What a lovely selection of images, Eileen! The grosbeak especially is stunning!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Beautiful pics of your local critters. I love your bird photos they are so very clear and sharp.

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

The grosbeak is one of my favoite birds, in fact, the "spark bird" which gave impetus to my interest in birds.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

The little chipmunk sure is sweet. I don't think I've ever seen one here in Florida. Lots of birds in the feeders this morning though! Enjoy your day! Hugs, Diane

MadSnapper said...

taking a quick break from the wedding watch, these birds are giving you the eye like WHAT are you doing. so cute and the baby horses are precious as is the chip munk

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

PS: Thanks for hosting, Eileen. Have a great new week.

Cloudia said...

Birds brighten our lives and are sweet friends... like YOU, E!

DougPhoto2009 said...

Eileen, Rose-breasted Grosbeak are just arriving in our area. Thanks for sharing.

Karen said...

Beautiful birds and animals, Eileen. I would love to see a rose breasted grosbeak! Amazing photos.

Red said...

I saw another photo of a yellow rump at a feeder . Maybe this is a new trend.

Debbie said...

i have never seen a grosbeak, they are a beautiful bird and you got a great snap of it - with that cute head tilt!!

i see the yellow rumped warblers only in the winter but i too have one still hanging around. they look different in their summer wear, mine looks like yours but is a much lighter color in winter!!

where's the sun?!?!

Jo said...

Hi Eileen, baby critters are always cute and your horses are no exception. Thanks for hosting this meme. I've linked up my post. Have a great Saturday. Jo

WE said...

Love these pictures, all God's amazing creatures...

Phil Slade said...

hello Eileen. Your yard birds are looking in fine fettle now that spring is finally here. I especially like the Rose-breasted grosbeak and its varied and contrasting colours. The redcap of that little Chipping Sparrow looks so bright!

have a lovely weekend. And thanks for the link-up today.

carol l mckenna said...

Wonderful series of nature photos as usual ~ my favorite is the first photo ~ very expressive little bird!

Happy Day to you,
C & Z

A Colorful World said...

Love the grosbeak and warblers, but oh those foals! Just so adorable. I've seen several this spring but haven't been able to get but one photo. Will be sharing horse shots next weekend. Have a great week!

Jeanie said...

What a beautiful cardinal! Lovely photos this week.

Powell River Books said...

Love the pictures with baby horses in them. We have two chipmunks that have finally returned after a winter away in hibernation. - Margy

Marit said...

Hello,

You have so many different birds in your yard. They are so pretty all of them. The baby horses are so cute.

I wish you a nice weekend!

William Kendall said...

Your bird shots are marvelous!

Bob Bushell said...

Beautiful Birds to animals, they are terrific. Have a beautiful weekend Eileen.

RedPat said...

Such a variety of creatures feeding at your place, Eileen!

Linda W. said...

Great collection of birds and the chipmunk is cute.

HappyK said...

So many great pictures of the critters around your.
Yes, the baby horses are so cute.

Our photos said...

Very nice !

GreenComotion said...

Hi Eileen-
Wonderful photos of the birds and horses.
The Cardinal's photo is brilliant.
Thanks for hosting.
Happy WE!
Peace :)

Anonymous said...

I'll bet your yard sounds so lovely in the morning.

Angie said...

It's a 'dog-eat-dog' world out there! You never quite know the 'pecking' order until you observe a bird feeder! Congrats on new sightings at your local feeder!

Annie said...

Wonderful pictures! I love them all.

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

I very rarely see a Rose-breasted Grosbeak, I just think they're so pretty, don't you?

Linda said...

Goldfinch says "Who is that and why is he at my feeder?"

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Love the foals and all your lovely birds that you get at your feeders Eileen Thanks for hosting and i hope you aare having a wonderful weekend.

Jenn Jilks said...

Adoring springtime!!!!
Funny, I found a chipping sparrow nest. They nest on the ground, for pity's sake.

Gayle said...

The Rose Breasted Grosbeaks are still here everyday which surprises me.
Great collection of critters this week. Happy Day.

Lowcarb team member said...

Such a lovely selection of critters Eileen.
Just love the colour of the rose-breasted Grosbeak.

Hope you are having a lovely weekend, my good wishes for the new week to come.

All the best Jan

Maria Rodrigues said...

Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos.
kind regards
Maria from
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Out on the prairie said...

it only takes a few birds added to my weeks list to make me happy all week. Like the Grosbeak, I watched a feeder the other day attracting a number of them.

Carol Blackburn said...

Two new ones for me; the grosbeak and warbler. Such fun! Thanks for the great pictures. Enjoy your week.

21 Wits said...

Hello Eileen, I finally made it here! This has got to be the latest I've ever been yet. But after tomorrow I have some days off yes! The horses were beautiful, and the expression on that bird, I love it! Great photos.

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