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!

55 comments:

  1. Hello Eileen,

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

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

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  3. 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

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

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

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  6. 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!!

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  7. Beautiful pictures Eileen! Love the cute little chubby bird 😊

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

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  9. 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.

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

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

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  12. 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

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

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  14. 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

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  15. 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.

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  16. So lovely and warm and inviting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  23. There isn't much I miss about living in Florida, but I do miss living so close to the water.

    Your photos are beautiful. I love a good marsh walk.

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

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

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  26. 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

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  27. Superb sighting of the Waterfowls Eileen, it looks ideal.

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

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

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  30. SO would love to see the snow buntings!

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  31. 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!

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

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

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  34. Looks like a delightful place. Your mallards are gorgeous.

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

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

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  37. Wonderful shots, especially your views of the bay.

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

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  39. Beautiful pictures Eileen, looks cold!

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

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

    All the best Jan

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  42. Lovely nature shots and beautiful Chesapeake Bay ~ ^_^


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

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

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

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  45. Beautiful place. I like Snow buntings.

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

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