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!
February 29th, leap year, I read about the Leap of Kindness Day. Can we all do one random act of kindness today, on this extra day February 2020?
Be the reason someone smiles today! 😊
I am wondering how much can this Blue Jay fit in his mouth. My yard birds love these little peanut suet balls. They sell them at Walmart, Home Depot, Tractor Supply and other bird supply stores.
On Feb 25th I saw my FOY Pine Warbler at my suet feeder. I did hear one the day before in my front yard. I will try to get a better photo, this photo only shows his back.
This squirrel has a bit of reddish fur, I am wondering if it was hurt in this spot and the fur grew back a different color?
Here is linky:
Thanks to all my visitors and for all the wonderful comments. I appreciate everyone who loves critters and has linked up their post.
Here is a list of my linky parties;
Also visit: I'd-Rather-B-Birdin. Thanks to the host Anni.
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!
February 29th, leap year, I read about the Leap of Kindness Day. Can we all do one random act of kindness today, on this extra day February 2020?
Be the reason someone smiles today! 😊
I am wondering how much can this Blue Jay fit in his mouth. My yard birds love these little peanut suet balls. They sell them at Walmart, Home Depot, Tractor Supply and other bird supply stores.
On Feb 25th I saw my FOY Pine Warbler at my suet feeder. I did hear one the day before in my front yard. I will try to get a better photo, this photo only shows his back.
This squirrel has a bit of reddish fur, I am wondering if it was hurt in this spot and the fur grew back a different color?
Here is linky:
Thanks to all my visitors and for all the wonderful comments. I appreciate everyone who loves critters and has linked up their post.
Here is a list of my linky parties;
Also visit: I'd-Rather-B-Birdin. Thanks to the host Anni.
Hello,
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty bird the Blue Jay! Love the sequence of shots.
Sure we all can make an act of kindness: I will be certainly kind to my elderly mother for instance.
Wishing you a sunshine weekend!
Thank you Luisella! Have a happy weekend!
DeleteIts interesting the see the different animals feeding themselves.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy! Enjoy your weekend!
Delete...that noisy Jay sure has his mouth filled! Thanks Eileen for hosting, enjoy your week end.
ReplyDeleteHi Tom, the Jay was busy filling up as quickly as he could. Thanks and enjoy your weekend!
DeleteHi Eileen - always a pleasure to see your Saturday Critters - I saw two heron feeding out in the field yesterday and several mallards who are paired up in the deep ditches along our back roads and two large groups of snow geese feeding out in the fields on opposite sides of the road.
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Thank you Joy for the nice comment and visit. Wishing you a happy weekend!
DeleteIam "smiling" Eileen, can you see it? Lovely shots of the Jay. thanks for hosting and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret, smiling and waving! Thanks and enjoy your weekend!
DeleteGood morning, Eileen! Beautiful the little Blue Jay, an the squirrel ... so sweet like a candy!
ReplyDeleteMay today be a day of happiness, peace, and love!! God bless Your day with joy and peace. Have a nice weekend!
Hello Ella, thank you for visiting. Enjoy your day, happy weekend!
DeleteHello Eileen. I love that Blue Jay! Beautiful bird. Wonderful photos.Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anu! Enjoy your day, happy weekend!
DeleteHello Eileen,
ReplyDeleteThose are great photos.
My favorite is the first photo, really great with the beak full of peanuts.
Would you like to place my link please.
Best regards, Irma
Thank you Irma! Enjoy your weekend!
Deletethese are so nice close-ups of the birds and the cute squirrel !!!
ReplyDeleteHave a good Weekend, Elke
Thank you Elke! Have a happy weekend!
DeleteGreat photo of the Blue Jay filling up his mouth with seeds. Wonderful series of bird photos, Eileen.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day and a fantastic weekend.
Thanks Bill! Happy Weekend to you!
DeleteA day of kindness today is a good idea and a good reminder. Thank you for hosting.
ReplyDeleteHello Sallie, thank you for your kindness. Enjoy your day, happy weekend!
DeleteWhat a lovely blue jay that is, Eileen! Have a great new week.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nick! Enjoy your new week!
DeleteA random act of kindness is a good idea every day, Eileen. Much more so on Leap day. Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment Nick, have a great day!
DeleteFantastic Jay photos! They love their sunflower seeds and peanuts!
ReplyDeleteThank you Brian! Enjoy your weekend!
DeleteIt's a lovely sentiment. I'm not leaving the house today, though! It's - 17 C.!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting. Have a great one.
Thanks Jenn! Happy weekend to you!
DeleteI think that squirrel is beautiful. Maybe it is somehow related to our red ones :)
ReplyDeleteI miss the blue jay. It was an interesting bird :) Always tried to steel our food. :)
Have a nice seek.
Thanks Monica, have a great weekend!
DeleteHello Eileen,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful bird is this.
Really great how you've could photograph him. The first shot is so nice with the food in its beak.
Best regards,
Marco
Thanks Marco! Have a happy weekend!
DeleteHello Eileen. If Pine Warblers are about, does that mean that spring is around the corner too. I hope so for all of us. I hope you have a good stash of those peanut/suet balls because it looks like the jays snaffle them in double quick time. Happy Weekend and thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteHello Phil, the Jays are quick and piggies. They have to quick before the squirrel eats everything, lol.
DeleteThanks, wishing you a great weekend!
If I laid out food like that the squirrels would be on it in an instant!
ReplyDeleteHello, David. Sometimes I wait to put out the food till I see the Jays. Or the squirrels will eat everything. Thanks, enjoy your weekend!
DeleteBluejays can be very greedy, and that one sure is. Lovely to see a pine warbler, I'm sure it will return again and pose for a lovely photo
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! I hope the Pine Warbler is still around. Enjoy your weekend!
Deletei don't know what FOY stands for? my bluejays go crazy when i put peanuts out for them, yours look just like mine, crazy!!
ReplyDeletei don't know about the squirrel, you should name him/her, it will be easy to identify now during visits!!
have a great weekend eileen, many thanks for hosting!!
Hi Debbie, FOY is a birder's acronym for "First of the Year" bird. This was my first time seeing the Pine Warbler, since last fall. The Jays do love the peanuts, not sure why the the local stores have a shortage of salt free peanuts in the shell. I buy them and the suet nuggets, which all the birds love. Thanks so much, enjoy your day!
DeleteWe see variations in some of the squirrels here! He's a cutie and you'll know him when he comes around! Love seeing the Blue Jay enjoying his snack! lol Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane! Yes, this squirrel will be easy to recognize. I hope your day and weekend are great.
Deletehi eileen, i spent a few minutes on google: Over time, infected squirrels' immune systems respond and fight off the diseases. The hair grows back, and the squirrels recover without any long-term damage. Most squirrel hair loss is caused by fungal diseases.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the information on the squirrel. I think this squirrel is recovering well. he is eating well too.
Deleteblue jays are almost as big a piglet as squirrels. the squirrels and jays fight each other for whole peanuts if we throw them out at the park. the jays dive on the squirrels to steal their nuts. this one sure has a mouthful..
ReplyDeleteLOL, yes they can be piggies. Thanks for the visit and comment. I hope your day is great!
DeleteFantastic feathered and furry friends macro shots!
ReplyDeleteHappy Moments to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thanks Carol! Enjoy your weekend!
DeleteThat little blue jay has a big mouth haha...cute pictures 🙂
ReplyDeleteThank you Tanya! Enjoy your weekend!
DeleteYes, I've watched blue jays fill the pouch and it's amazing how many sunflowers seeds can be put in the pouch.
ReplyDeleteHi Red, it is amazing how much they can fit in there. Have a great weekend!
DeleteHello Eileen,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! The Blue Jay is always my favoritebird. The Squirrels are very cute too.
Happy weekend!
Thank you Marit! I hope your day is great, wishing you a happy new week ahead!
DeleteI haven't seen many Blue Jays lately although I have heard them. Thanks for showing us these great pics.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope your day is great, wishing you a happy new week ahead!
DeleteOh thank you Eileen!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cloudia! I hope your day is great, wishing you a happy new week ahead!
DeleteGlad to enter my rogue cattle photos into your Critters post this week, Eileen! We were very surprised to see them walking along the road.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat! I enjoyed the cattle! I hope your day is great, wishing you a happy new week ahead!
DeleteCute
ReplyDeleteThanks Rue! I hope your day is great, wishing you a happy new week ahead!
DeleteGreat photos of the bluejay.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen! I hope your day is great, wishing you a happy new week ahead!
DeleteThanks for hosting Eileen.
ReplyDelete~Anni
Thanks Anni! I hope your day is great, wishing you a happy new week ahead!
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DeleteThank you for stopping by & linking up with us birders at I'd Rather B Birdin this weekend!
I do see different colouration in the tail too, so the squirrel's colours might be natural.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I hope your day is great, wishing you a happy new week ahead!
DeleteVery nice. I lover the squirrel !
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope your day is great, wishing you a happy new week ahead!
DeleteThe blue jays do not stay here as much as they used to...they are such a pretty color of blue.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rose! I hope your day is great, wishing you a happy new week ahead!
DeleteI always try not to take photos of people when they are eating but it is a fun look on a bird. Your Blue Jay is so beautiful. Happy March!
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xo
Thank you Amalia! I hope your day is great, wishing you a happy new week ahead!
DeleteI haven't tried suet balls. I go through a lot of suet cakes though.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! I hope your day is great, wishing you a happy new week ahead!
DeleteBeautiful images of eating, cheers Eileen.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bob! I hope your day is great!
DeleteThanks, I hope your day is great, wishing you a happy new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteThose greedy jays. Great captures!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marie! Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week ahead!
DeleteI love the Leap f Kindness idea!
ReplyDeleteLove the greedy Jay, so cute. One squirrel jumped the 15 ft space from the tree to one of my feeders, he only succeeded in making it fall to the ground where the dogs ate the seed all day! NO wonder their diets are not working. So point is, your squirrel may have made a similar attempt and failed!
ReplyDeleteLovely capture on birds and squirrel! I too wonder how much the blue jay would sent inside picking through the little beak
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week and month ahead.
Cheers
Nice shots. I get those suet balls and have a feeder to put them in. I didn't think about just scattering them about
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This time of year, I love the color of the Blue Jays, but they sure are loud, obnoxious, and don't share, do they? The price we pay to enjoy their beauty! :-) We've had a lot of Cardinals around this past week, and this morning all is quiet at the feeders. I guess it's because of the hawks.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week, the weather after the rain is supposed to be warm as the week - Last year on this very date, we had snow. Crazy?!
Boy, that blue jay is really hawking it down! I've never seen a bird hold so much in hismouth!
ReplyDeleteHaha! That's quite a mouthful. Lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your critter/bird shots, Eileen.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see all of the birds, but it was good to see the squirrel too … certainly unusual colouring.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Imagens absolutamente encantadoras! Adorei o esquilo, em especial... porque também não se costumam encontrar por estes lados...
ReplyDeleteBeijinhos!
Ana