Thursday, January 24, 2019

Happy Thankful Thursday

Happy Thankful Thursday!


These are some images from the North Point State Park in Baltimore County, it is the spot where I saw my Snow Buntings that I previously posted about. Hubby and I enjoyed a brisk walk in the park after seeing the Snowy Buntings. The park is located on the Chesapeake Bay, the views are pretty.

A view of the Chesapeake Bay.



Below me and my shadow, I was happy and thankful to find the Snow Buntings so easily right at the end of this brick pier.


There were plenty of Song Sparrows sighted near the Snow Buntings. 


The lighting was not the best for iding ducks out in the bay, I am guessing these are Scaup.


Some of the Snow Buntings


Another look at the Chesapeake Bay, looking very smooth.


The North Point State Park has two parts, the piers by the bay and this Black Marsh Trail. 


A few Mallards were seen in the marsh area off the trail. 



The Eastern Towhee was seen in a tree along side the trail. I usually hear these birds singing before I can see them.  



A view of the marsh land. 




I was thankful to see the Snow Buntings during my visit to the park. Bird watching is one of my simple pleasures. 
A thankful heart is a happy heart. 
am thankful for all your visits and comments. 


Thank you Michelle for hosting Thankful Thursday
Thank you to Yogi the host of   Skywatch Friday


Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

Thanks so much for visiting and for your nice comments on my previous post. Have a happy day!

53 comments:

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,

Beautiful images! The Mallards have such nice colors.
Happy Thursday!

chica said...

Que belo parque esse e oferece inúmeras possibilidades pra maravilhosas fotos! beijos praianos,chica

Gattina said...

Beautiful place and pictures !!

Jeevan said...

Glad you able to make up to the bird and the trail and bay looks wonderful to walk and watch for birds! Lovely shots overall

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
All delightful... but that pier shot up top is the winner for me today! YAM xx

MadSnapper said...

all gorgeous, my favorite 2 photos are the trail and the ducks below. would love to walk that trail

rupam sarma said...

Awesome photos.
Greetings

Debbie said...

the first picture, of the pier is magnificent, a real beauty!! i enjoyed seeing the snow buntings again and the towhee, both really pretty birds!!

the mallards appear to be posing for you!!

Tanya Breese said...

Beautiful pictures Eileen! Love the cute little chubby bird 😊

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

What a nice variety of birds there! It's nice to get out when the weather permits...good for the soul! Hugs!

Barbara Rogers said...

Hi Eileen, thanks for stopping and commenting on my blogs so frequently! I love the fluffed up towhee. That's how I feel in this season of cold.

Jeanie said...

Always beautiful, Eileen. That marshland (last photo) is particularly stunning. What a wonderful place to explore.

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

LOVE the wandering-limb shot, and the towee against the bright background

Hootin Anni said...

Pretty. Both birds, and scenery!!

Els said...

Hello Eileen,

I "found" your blog via another blog.
Wonderful landscape photos and photos of the birds !
The photo of the pier is really beautiful.

wish you a nice day,
Els

Red said...

Snow buntings never come into town here. They stay out in the weedy fields in flocks of hundreds.

Irma said...

Hello Eileen,
Beautiful series of photos, the first and second photo I find really beautiful.
The snow buntings are also super to see.
Best regards, Irma

Rose said...

I sure would be thankful to have a place such as this near me...I still love our strip pit area, but there is not much out there any more. That last shot is a place I would love to visit.

Tom said...

...delightful.

Lady Fi said...

So lovely and warm and inviting.

Out on the prairie said...

What a lovely area to be close to. A really large area to explore

italiafinlandia said...

Thanks for sharing this beautiful bay and trail.
Bird watching is nowadays a pleasure for me too.
Have a nice evening!

Cloudia said...

Thank you dear Eileen

Michelle said...

The Chesapeake Bay is such a beautiful area. Great people and great food! Thanks for linking up today. Have a GREAT weekend!

RedPat said...

I love to hear Song Sparrows! What a gorgeous day you had Eileen!

Marie Smith said...

The view of the bay is stunning. The birds are a wonderful bonus!

Bill said...

Beautiful photos, Eileen. I love the colours in the mallards, very pretty to see this time of year. Have a wonderful evening!

Sue (this n that) said...

Gorgeous photos Eileen.
The jetty view is a favourite :D)

Lea said...

Very nice views of the bay and the walking trail! Love the birds, too!

Nancy's Notes said...

Eileen, your photographs are just wonderful! I'm a bird watcher too, truly makes me so happy! You always get the best shots and the places you go are beautiful. Love the mallards!

Have a great day~
Nancy

Jim said...

Great shot.

Bob Bushell said...

Superb sighting of the Waterfowls Eileen, it looks ideal.

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Hi Eileen. Black Marsh Trail looks like a beautiful spot for a hike! Beautiful shots of Chesapeake Bay.

Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

I always love visiting and taking a walk with you. Beautiful series today

Sondra said...

SO would love to see the snow buntings!

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

Those snow buntings really are adorable! It looks like a perfect day to be out, I hope it wasn't too cold - We've had a few brutally cold days, haven't we?

Take care, and enjoy your weekend!

DIMI said...

Hello Eileen!
Beautiful pictures! Like the view of the bay !
Snow Buntings are so preety birds!
Have a lovely day!
Dimi...

Small City Scenes said...

Love them Snow Buntings---thanks for the cool shots
MB

Linda said...

Looks like a delightful place. Your mallards are gorgeous.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

beautiful park and lake and wonderful reflection o the Mallards and great to have seen the Snow Buntings

Thomas Lee said...

nice view from the pier

Jan K. alias Afanja said...

Wonderful shots again, Eileen, the first photo of that beautiful pier is my favourite.
Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend.

William Kendall said...

Wonderful shots, especially your views of the bay.

DeniseinVA said...

A brisk walk with wonderful sightings along the way. The Snow Buntings are darling little birds. Thank you Eileen and have a great weekend :)

This N That said...

Beautiful pictures Eileen, looks cold!

Laura. M said...

I loved your Eileen walk. Walking through nature gives us joy. Beautiful pictures.
Buen fin de semana.
Besos.

Lowcarb team member said...

These are all such lovely photographs, it looks a very nice place to visit.

All the best Jan

carol l mckenna said...

Lovely nature shots and beautiful Chesapeake Bay ~ ^_^


Happy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Klara S said...

The first shot is so peaceful...I could sit there all day watching water. Love it!

HappyK said...

Such a pretty place. Love the ducks. Great colors.

Anu said...

Beautiful place. I like Snow buntings.

Jenn Jilks said...

I love them!

Meulen said...

Mucha belleza, los ánades son mi debilidad...
bellos , bellos

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