Monday, September 3, 2018

Bombay Hook NWR, Delaware

Hello & Happy Monday!

Happy Labor Day!

Can you believe it is September already? The days and weeks are flying by. I am sharing some recent photos of an overnight trip to Bombay Hook Wildlife Refuge in Delaware. We spent the night in nearby Dover Delaware. The shorebirds are on the move, we saw lots of Herons, Egrets,  flowers and the Slider Turtles.  


On the way, I found a sunflower field next to the road. 



A green heron playing peek a boo.





 Egrets were plentiful around the wildlife drive.




Egrets and various shorebirds. 


A juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron


Some cardinal flowers growing at the edge of the marsh land.



Some slider turtles, one has a different view. 



Pretty unknown wildflowers. 



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51 comments:

Nancy J said...

The heron, great view of him/her? and the yellow flowers, so pretty.

Karen said...

The Night Heron really caught my eye, and I love the sunflower field. A beautiful place in Delaware! Thank you for the photos. Enjoy Labor day.

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,

Beautiful photos as always! The sunflower field are so pretty.

Happy Monday, and enjoy your new week ahead!

David M. Gascoigne, said...

We did this same trip a few years ago and stayed in Dover too. Bombay Hook is a great place to go birding.

MadSnapper said...

I think turtle number five might me miffed at the others.. I want to see a field of sunflowers.. so beautiful

Tom said...

...what a happy place, thanks.

Jeevan said...

Beautiful photos on birds, flowers and turtles! Loved the vibrant yellow flower and the peek a boo green heron, as well the turtles got wonderful light presence

Lynne said...

I always enjoy your bird, fish, flower photos . . .
Happy September . . . Labor Day . . .
(I am happy I am not driving home with a LONG, LONG line of campers, travelers . . .)

Nancy Chan said...

Yes, time really flies. We are coming close to the last quarter of the year. Always love sunflowers. Great shots of the birds, turtles and yellow flowers.

Gayle said...

I love the photo of the turtles! Happy Day.

Barbara Rogers said...

Hope you have a happy Labor Day too. Thanks for beautiful photos of nature...mmm, my favorite today? I think the sunflowers.

Florence said...

Love the turtles soaking in the rays!

Anonymous said...

The backwards turtle is keeping an eye on the rear. No one is going to sneak up on THOSE turtles!

Jeanie said...

You have keen eyes with that great turtle spotting and the peekaboo heron! I didn't know how many different herons there were still I started reading nature blogs!

carol l mckenna said...

Favorites are the sunflowers and turtles ~ great photos!
Happy Labor Day to you ~ time flying right on by

Happy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

I say, the unknown flowers are always the best flowers.

Sondra said...

Really fine photography!! Sunflowers are my favorite flower. I keep saying happy memorial day omg...lol

Mary Hone said...

The sunflowers are sure pretty. I like the turtles, and the egrets. So much for you to see there.

Lady Fi said...

Really lovely shots. I love those sunflowers - so cheery.

Cloudia said...

Never saw the Juvenile Black Crowned Night Heron!

thanks!

Hootin Anni said...

Fantastic images! Love the heron hidden! Flowers are pretty!

RedPat said...

That juvenile Night Heron looks so unlike an adult! I would never have been able to ID it!

italiafinlandia said...

Funny those turtles! They seem to enjoy sunbathing... on both sides.
Have a nice new week!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

What a beautiful nature preserve, Eileen. There is so much to see there. It must be a wonderful migration spot for the birds to rest. I love the cheerful sunflowers! The squirrels destroyed all of mine for the seeds.

Penelope Notes said...

Oh, wow, I like the turtles sunning themselves. A lovely set of photos, Eileen.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

You always find such treasures on your outings. I love the sunflowers.

Fun60 said...

I would love to have seen that field of sunflowers.

Bill said...

Loevely photos, Eileen. The sunflowers are a nice sight to see. Have a wonderful day!

mick said...

Beautiful flowers and to me the shorebirds are especially interesting. Thanks for sharing.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

how beautiful it all is! Especially love the juvie night heron .

Photo Cache said...

Sunflower fields are a treat. I love the unknown wildflowers.


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This N That said...

Beautiful sunflowers. Lovely series of pictures. Good picture of the juvenile heron .Hope you had a good Labor Day weekend.

HappyK said...

Great picture of the Night Heron.
Love to see fields of sunflowers.

ellen b. said...

Wow, Eileen. Beautiful shots of these graceful creatures. Never seen a green heron or night heron. Very cool. Happy Labor Day and first week of September to you!

Out on the prairie said...

Love that heron. Partridge pea is the last flower

Little Wandering Wren said...

Love the turtle on the end in a full-on yoga pose!
Have a happy week
Wren x

Stewart M said...

Wonderful shots - I always like watching (and photographing) herons.

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

Irma said...

Hello Eileen,
What a beautiful series of photos of these birds, animals and flowers.
Perfectly photographed, my compliments.
Best regards, Irma

Debbie said...

oh how awesome to find that sunflower field!! and so many egrets, i recently saw about 30 but they were all spread out!!

cute turtles, all lined up...reminding me of back to school!! the wildflowers are beautiful!!

Bob Bushell said...

Beautiful images Eileen, the Heron is my favourite.

Our photos said...

Very nice ! I love the sunflowers !

William Kendall said...

Gorgeous sunflowers, Eileen!

Al said...

Very nice - I love those huge sunflowers.

magiceye said...

All beautiful captures!

Wonder why it is named Bombay Hook! Mumbai was originally called Bombay! :)

Janneke said...

I'm fond of that green heron in the tree, such a wonderful shot. And whhat about the turtles, so lucky you could photograph them in that way. Thanks for sharing again your great photos, I always enjoy looking at them.

ann said...

Such great photos. I like "birds on the move." We used to get a nice selection migratory birds here, but not so much here now, so I'll enjoy your travels and your nature stories.

Cranberry Morning said...

I love the birds! And of course the happy sunflowers. I hope as cold weather arrives to blog more and start linking to your Saturday posts once again. Have a great Wednesday, Eileen!

Carol Blackburn said...

Ha, ha.....I always get a chuckle and smile from seeing turtles sunning on a log. I love the things nature does to make me smile. Great shot. I hope things are good with you. Enjoy your day!

Laura. M said...

Preciosa naturaleza!!
It's always a pleasure to come see your beautiful photos, Eileen
Returning from a complicated summer.
Besos

Lowcarb team member said...

I enjoyed seeing all of your photographs Eileen, and I thought the sunflower field a very cheerful looking place, must be that yellow colour!

All the best Jan

Joyful said...

Awesome photos of the egrets and herons. Those sunflowers make me smile too :-) Have a great rest of your week Eileen.

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