Saturday, January 25, 2020

Saturday's Critters #319

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!


For my critter post, I have mostly birds and two cute furbabies we met while walking on the River to Sea Beach Park and near the Washington Oaks State Park.   Osprey eating a meal at the top of a light pole, Starlings and a nearby Hawk. 


 The Osprey watching the Starlings above on the pole.


 We saw a lot of Sanderlings and Ruddy Turnstones. 


 Ruddy Turnstones on the coquina rocks near Washington Oaks State Park.


 I am guessing at the id below, the Royal Tern.






Dogs just love hubby, we met these two goldendoodles while in Florida. They were cute and friendly.







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109 comments:

Small City Scenes said...

Funny about the Osprey watching the little black birds. Starlings you say. Hmmm...
Goldendoodles are such playful pups.
MB

Shiju Sugunan said...

Wonderful sightings! I like the terns.

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,
Beautiful photos. The Osprey are my favorite. My neighbour have a black doodles and it's a very nice dog.
Have a nice day and weekend!

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Great image of the Starling and the Osprey Eileen and I love those 2 dogs. Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful weekend.

Elkes Lebensglück said...

what wonderful pictures of the birds, the turnstones are also with me, I think it's great to see them and the tern. The Osprey is great with the star! The Dogs are so nice!!
Have a nice Weekend, Elke

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Hehe, I love the ending of this post! Not that your birdies are unappreciated - but a friendly dog is always good value &*> YAM xx

Tom said...

...I love the shore birds, thanks for hosting Eileen.

italiafinlandia said...

The Osprey is absolutely my fvourite, even though the two doggies are friendly and nice.
Have a great weekend!

Irma said...

Hello Eileen,
These are nice series of photos.
I think the osprey is great, I also love dogs, unfortunately our dog is no longer there.
Do you want to place my link, I can't do that.
I wish you a very nice weekend.
Best regards, Irma

chica said...

Sempre fotos bem captadas e hoje destaco a do cachorro!Adoro! beijos praianos,chica

NatureFootstep said...

starlings and ospray? A great pair it seems :)
Loved to see the birds in the foamy water. Makes me think it would be fun to be a bird for a while :)

Have a great week :)

Ella said...

I'm surprised that the Starlings can stay so close to the Hawk!
Wishing you a nice weekend, Eileen!
Thanks for hosting!

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

I like how you captured the flow of the waves on the rocks. Nice birds and cute pups. Starlings always hang around our local Osprey nest. They know how the Ospreys never quite finish a meal and provide them plenty of leftovers.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Friendly dogs are wonderful, and I seem to be a bit of a magnet too, but one jumped up the other day and coated me with mud from his paws from the chest down. That I can do without!

Bill said...

Wonderful photos, Eileen. The birds are always nice to see and the dogs look very friendly. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for hosting.

betty-NZ said...

Love the critters you captured this week. There's something special about terns, I think.


Feel free to share at My Corner of the World

Marco Luijken said...

Hello Eileen,
What a nice birds. Great to see that bird of prey in your first two shots.
And what a nice birds on shot 5. Wonderful.

Warm regards,
Marco

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

The ospreys are quite magnificent, Eileen, lovely photos of them. I seem to attract all sorts of animals when I'm out walking too. I think they have a sixth sense about who loves them :-)

My Desktop Daily said...

PS: And thank you for hosting, Eileen. Have a great new week!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

I enjoy watching Ruddy Turnstones, not least because they are one shorebird that’s even I can identify! And their behavior is quite amusing., Nice walk as always. Thank you for hosting.

Brian King said...

Nice shorebirds! Always great to photograph an osprey! I haven't seen one in a few years.

Jenn Jilks said...

I miss the osprey, sitting high on their nesting platforms, scowling at us!
Great critters. Things are pretty quiet around us, but you have to look closely.
Thanks for hosting!

Anu said...

Hello Eileen. Wonderful photos. Royal terns look so awesome. Have a great weekend. Thank you for hosting.

Sandi said...

I wonder what they think of that thing!

Ana Mínguez Corella said...

Hi Eileen!!!.. Nice place and shot... Have a great weekend

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I love those interesting rocks! And the dogs are neat too! Lots of pretty shore birds when you spend time at the beach! Happy Saturday!

Sussi said...

great photos!

Tanya Breese said...

Great shots! Love the 3rd one especially! Goldendoodles are so cute!

MadSnapper said...

I am all about MUTTS as in Heinz 57 mutts, but if I were going to buy a breed, it would be the golden doodle or the labradoodle. they are so sweet and cute... we saw the biggest Owl we have ever seen, in Washington Oaks state park. a lovely park and the owl appeared to be 2 or 3 foot tall, sitting up in the oak, turning his head 360 degrees watching us.

Nancy Chan said...

Great birds and dogs photo. Thanks for hosting and happy weekend!

Penelope Notes said...

The stones around the lapping sea and churning waves look like a nice place to land for birds.

Debbie said...

oooooh eileen, we are on the same page today!!! the terns are beautiful, what a great picture. i love the picture of the water flowing over the rocks like a waterfall!!

have a great weekend, and many thanks for hosting!!!

Phil Slade said...

Hello Eileen. I think the Starling was hoping to pick up a few scraps when the Osprey had finished the meal? Those goldendoodles are lovely but they do look quite a handful. Maybe best to let other people own them and you and hubby enjoy the occasional meeting? The terns picture is super and although we don't have Royal Terns over here, I'm sure that is what they are.

Thanks for the weekend link up.

Barbara Rogers said...

Lovely birds, Eileen. I've never learned shore birds identification...somehow they all look pretty much alike to me.

RedPat said...

I though those Starlings were quite brave until I read the comments above and realized they were waiting for leftovers! Thanks for hosting us, Eileen!

Sami said...

I had never heard of Goldendoodles, so cute:)
The starlings and osprey on the lamp post are quite interesting.
Thanks for hosting Eileen and have a wonderful weekend.

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Cute pups! I don't think I have ever seen a Royal terns, but then I have a small assortment to choose from out here. I need to go out to the lake and see what I can see. Have a great weekend!

Stefania said...

Complimenti per le splendide fotografie.
A volte ci dimentichiamo di guardarci intorno e di ammirare tutte le meravigliose creature che il signore ci ha donato.

Helma said...

Hello Eileen
beautiful photos in your blog again. The seagulls look very beautiful. There are also very beautiful lines with birds and other animals.
I was late in the morning because I was already at work at 5 o'clock this morning and I arrived home just half an hour later.
Have a great evening.
Greetings, helma

Veronica Lee said...

Love the photos, especially the friendly dogs.

Have a great weekend!

John's Island said...

Hi Eileen, Nice work on another fine Saturday's Critters here. Thank you for taking us along on your visits to the walk to River to Sea Beach Park and Washington Oaks State Park. The name "Washington Oaks" struck my curiosity and so I had to Google it and came up with a neat link to the State Park website
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/washington-oaks-gardens-state-park
What a great spot to visit. My favorite photo in this Saturday's edition is your shot of the Royal Terns. A Happy weekend to you and yours!

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

I adore sanderlings and used to have a print featuring two of them. Osprey are amazing and it reminds me that soon the bird cams will be up and running. Ahh, spring.

Nancy J said...

Super shutter speed on the waves over the rocks, that is truly lovely, and a pair of doggies, they look adorable.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much for the link, the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks, The Terns are cute! Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Marit, I miss having a dog, the doodles are cute. Enjoy your day, happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Margaret, thanks so much for the link, the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

Jeanie said...

Now, THAT's some rushing water! Love the goldendoodles!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Elkes, the Osprey are impressive birds. Thanks so much for the link, the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Yam, the dogs are favorites of mine too. They were super friendly. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Tom! The shorebirds are great to see. Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much for the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Irma, thanks for the nice comment. I hope you are well, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Chica, I always appreciate your visits and comments. Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, I am surprised the starlings were not nervous so close to the Osprey! Thanks for the comment. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Ella, thanks so much for the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Ken, I guess the Starlings were looking for a leftover meal. Thanks for the comment. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, David! I would not be happy to be covered with mud. It is nice to meet friendly dogs on our outings. Thanks and enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Bill, thanks so much for the link, the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Betty, I always love seeing the terns. Thanks and enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Marco, thanks so much for the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Nick so much for the link, the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks again, Nick! Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Sallie, the Turnstones are easy to pick out of a group of shorebirds. Thanks so much for the link, the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Nick, you would see a lot of Osprey in Florida! Thanks so much for the link, the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Jenn,
I love seeing the Osprey, it will be a few months before we see them in Maryland. Thanks so much for the link, the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Anu, thanks so much for the link, the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Sanid, Thanks and enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Ana! Happy weekend to you!

eileeninmd said...

Hi Diane, I love spending time at the beach! Thanks so much for the link, the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Sussi! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Tanya! Thanks so much for the link, the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hi Sandra, I love all dogs. Including the mutts. I wish I saw the owl at Washington Oaks. Thanks, have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Nancy! Thanks so much for the link, the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Penelope! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Debbie! Thanks so much for the link, the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Phil, my hubby thinks the same as you when it comes to owning another dog. Thanks for the Tern id confirmation. I appreciate your visit and comment. Enjoy your day and weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Barbara, the winter shore birds look so different. I have a hard time. Thanks for the comment and visit. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Pat, thanks so much for the link, the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Sami! The Goldendoodle and the Labradoodle are both friendly dogs. I love them all. Thanks so much for the link, the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, it is great you have the lake nearby. I am sure you have lots of birds and critters there. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much for the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Helma! Thanks so much for the link, the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Veronica! Have a happy day and weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks John! I did check out the Florida park website. It is a beautiful park and our 2nd time visiting the park over the years. It is always a pleasure to see you visit and comment. Thank you, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Jocelyn, I like following the bird cams. Thanks so much for the link, the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Nancy, love these adorable dogs. Thanks so much for the visit and the comment. I hope you are having a great weekend!

Our photos said...

Very nice !

ellen b. said...

Love the birds in flight at the beach. Cool. Those golden doodles are so popular these days.

William Kendall said...

The dogs are adorable!

José Ramón said...

Encantadoras imágenes Saludos

R's Rue said...

Love dogs.

HappyK said...

Great collection of critters!!

Marie Smith said...

I see Ruddy turnstones in late summer here. Love those creatures.

Sondra said...

Another fun post, I enjoyed seeing the cool dogs and the birds,....Have a safe weekend.

Linda said...

I love the shot of the water and the cute dogs!

Anni said...

I've not heard of that dog breed. They're cute!
Those osprey images are terrific Eileeen.

Thanks for sharing with us at I'd Rather B Birdin'.

betty-NZ said...

It's delightful to see you at 'My Corner of the World' this week!

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Jeevan said...

Starlings are dared to stay close by osprey and so friendly cute golden doodles seem to be gentle as well.

Lea said...

My favorite photo from this series is the Royal Terns - beautiful birds!
Have a blessed day!

Linda W. said...

Great capture of the osprey on the street light!

Bob Bushell said...

I love the Osprey, the Starling is waiting, no chance.

carol l mckenna said...

Wonderful shore bird photos and love the labradoodles ~ ^_^

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Rose said...

For some reason, I always thing the Royal Terns are a strange looking bird. I cannot for the life of me see what about them makes me think they are strange.

The golden doodle acts like he thinks your hubby has a treat just for it.

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

If I were that Starling, I'd be a bit nervous around that Osprey - But I guess not!

Of course good shots of the sea birds, and I love those fun 'doodles!

Crafty Green Poet said...

Lovely selection of photos. Great to see the osprey and the starligs together! The last photo made me smile, that's how dogs greet me and Crafty Green Boyfriend too!

Lowcarb team member said...

Super selection of photographs here Eileen, a pleasure to look at.
Thank you.

All the best Jan

21 Wits said...

Awe, I just love those pups! Seeing your critters are fun even if I couldn't post work just gets in the way of blogging, but this coming weekend I have off and fun outdoor stuff to capture and create a post for critters on Saturday!

Ana Freire said...

Um belo passeio de sábado, recheado de fabulosas imagens! Belíssima partilha!
Adorei ver! Beijinhos
Ana

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