Saturday, March 14, 2020

Saturday's Critters #326

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!

I can see birds moving around our pond/bog area from my dining room window. On this day I saw the Northern Flicker stopping for a drink.  The Yellow-shafted Northern Flicker is a large woodpecker. This one looks like a female, it is missing the black (malar mark) whisker.


 After a drink at the pond, it flew up to a branch and perched for a while.   The Northern Flicker is a beautiful bird, I like their markings and colors.


These photos were taken through my dining room window, I am sorry they are not clear and crisp.


A male Pine Warbler has been visiting my suet feeder. He is a beautiful bird and color.


 A closer look at the Pine Warbler on my deck railing.




I hope and pray everyone is staying healthy, virus-free and taking care. 




Thanks to all my visitors and for all the wonderful comments. I appreciate everyone who loves critters and has linked up their post.


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Also visit:  I'd-Rather-B-Birdin. Thanks to the host Anni.

104 comments:

Nancy J said...

Are you safe in Maryland Eileen? Keep away from crowds, keep safe, and keep ample food and soap, not to mention the TP on hand,

Tom said...

...I love the Northern Flicker! Thanks Eileen for hosting, stay healthy and safe.

Elkes Lebensglück said...


that are wonderful birds, Pine Warbler is so beautiful !!! I Love this Birdsworld by you!!!
Have a Happy Weekend, Elke

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Both of these birds are beautiful Eileen and you are very fortunate to se them in your garden. Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful weekend.

Nancy Chan said...

These little birds are so cute. Thank you for hosting and have a fabulous weekend!

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Oh my, that last shot is the absolute winner for me today!!! YAM xx

Irma said...

Hello Eileen,
Beautiful photos and collages of these birds.
The Northern Flicker is great, but the Pine Warbler is beautiful too.
Would you put my link, I can't.
I wish you a very nice weekend.
Best regards Irma

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,

Beautiful photos. The Northern Flicker and the Pine Warbler are very pretty.
Have a nice weekend, and stay safe!

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

Nice through-the-window images of these backyard visitors!

italiafinlandia said...

They are both beautiful. The Northern Flicker is new to me.
Stay safe and have a serene weekend!

Adam Jones said...

The Flicker looks like a real cross between a Woodpecker and a Dove. Great photos Eileen. Have a great weekend!

Bill said...

Great photos Eileen. I love the pine warbler, he's so colourful.
Enjoy your weekend and thanks for hosting.

chica said...

Muito lindas tuas fotos e hoje me chama atenção o amarelinho e sua cabecinha virada, parecendo questionar...beijos, ótimo fds! chica

NatureFootstep said...

I would not mind having both birds where I live. Would ad color and interest to nature.

Which reminds me, I forgot one bird in my post today, the yellowhammer, but it can wait till next week. :)
Stay safe.

eileeninmd said...

Hi Jean,
Yes, we are safe and well here. I hope you are feeling good, taking care. Enjoy your day, have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Tom, thank you for the comment and for sharing your post! Stay well! I hope your weekend is great!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Elke, thank you for linking up and for the comment! I hope your weekend is great!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Margaret, thank you for linking up and for the comment! I am lucky with my garden birds. I hope your weekend is great!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Nancy, thank you for linking up and for the comment! I hope your weekend is great!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Yam, The warbler is a cutie! Thank you for linking up and for the comment! I hope your weekend is great!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Irma, thank you for linking up and for the comment! I hope your weekend is great!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Marit, thank you for the comment! I hope your weekend is great!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Ken, thank you for linking up and for the comment! Many of my photos are taken through the window. I hope your weekend is great!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, thank you for the comment and visit! I hope your weekend is great!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Adam, thank you for linking up and for the comment! I hope your weekend is great!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Bill, thank you for linking up and for the comment! I hope your weekend is great!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Chica, thank you for the visit and for the comment! I hope your weekend is great!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Monica, I hope your stay well and safe too. Thank you for linking up and for the comment! I hope your weekend is great!

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Great photos, Eileen. The pine warbler is a fine little bird.

Jenn Jilks said...

It's lovely seeing through the window, isn't it?! I can never get my windows clean enough.
Thanks for hosting! Happy trails.

Brian King said...

Beautiful photos! The warbler is gorgeous!

Marco Luijken said...

Hello Eileen,
What a nice shots you show here again.
Great that first bird with the red colors in his neck. And so nice to see that other bird. Wonderful Eileen.

I wish you all the best.

Greetings, Marco

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

PS: Thank you for hosting, have a great week.

Phil Slade said...

You're right Eileen. The flicker is quite beautiful, especially in that pose and the fact that the female is in her best spring outfit. The same goes for the male Pine Warbler. So common yet so beautiful. Have a great weekend and stay safe. Thanks for the linky today.

Sally said...

These are beautiful, Eileen! Love the colors!

Stay safe!

xoxo

MadSnapper said...

that yellow warbler has melted my heart. what a beautiful fluffy sweet little bird, the color of JOY...

Gayle said...

Two beauties. Happy Day. Be well.

Debbie said...

i love those northern flickers, i rarely see them in the yard...your pictures are beautiful!! that is such a pretty warbler, so yellow and bright!!

you should be fine taking your walks!! we do have to be careful being around people!! have a great weekend, and many thanks for hosting!!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Isn't that little Pine Warbler adorable. I have a terrible time trying to ID the Warblers and haven't attempted it lately. They are in all shades of yellow with some striping...some not! lol We have about 50 Goldfinches at our feeders right now all shades of yellow! Hugs!

Red said...

Yes , the flicker is a very attractive bird. I hope you see them doing their mating dance. it's beautiful.

Anne (cornucopia) said...

Great photos. I hope you're healthy and safe where you are. The situation is becoming stressful for me in Connecticut, but I'm trying to stay calm, because stress makes you more susceptible to getting sick. :-(

Barbara Rogers said...

Great shots...and thanks for having such natural scenes every Saturday. It's a joy to see them.

Rose said...

Oh, Elaine...they are both beautiful...I have always loved the Flicker, and would dearly love to the the Pine Warbler. It is so pretty.

Jo said...

Hello Eileen, I didn't link up today, due to family commitments. However, I always like to visit and see your incredible critters. The Northern Flickr is spectacular and I love your warbler. Have a great week. Jo

Lowcarb team member said...

Two lovely looking birds, great photographs.

All the best Jan

RedPat said...

Love that wee Pine Warbler! It looks like an Easter decoration. Thanks for hosting us, Eileen!

Ranten said...

Hi Eileen! Lovely pictures! Happy weekend!

William Kendall said...

What beautiful birds!

carol l mckenna said...

My favorite is the last feathered friend photo ~ but they are all very lovely ~ and so close to home ^_^ What a gift!

Happy Moments to You,
A ShutterBug Explores

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

I hope you stay well too, my friend!

I love the pictures of the Pine Warbler. We don't have them around us, but the Flickers are a typical sight at my feeders. I didn't know how to tell the boys from the girls - And now I do, THANKS to you!

Again, take care!!

HappyK said...

Great photos of the birds. The warbler is a cute little thing.

Our photos said...

Very nice ! I love the pine warbler....sooo adorable !

Tanya Breese said...

The little yellow guy is so cute!

rupam sarma said...

Awesome birds. Beautiful post.
Greetings

Linda said...

Great shots! We have cut way back on activities, and we didn't have that many in the first place!

Ana Mínguez Corella said...

Hi Eileen. Nice shots of these lovely birds... Have a nice day and week ahead.. Cheers

Anni said...

Sweet images of the bird. You captured some great expressions.
Thanks for coming over to I'd Rather B Birdin this weekend and linking up with us.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Nick, Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

LOL, my windows always need a washing. Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Brian, thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Marco!
Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks again Nick! Enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Phil, They are both beautiful and colorful birds. Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Sally, thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hi Sandra, that warbler is a cutie! Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Gayle

Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Debbie, we will continue with our local walks. Hello, thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Diane,
I would love to see 50 Goldfinches at my feeders, I saw 2 or 3 now. Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Red
Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Anne
Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a calm, healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Barbara!
Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Rose
Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Jo
I understand! Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello,Jan! Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Yes, like a fat yellow Easter chick! Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Ranten

Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Carol
Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Kim
Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Karen

It is a pretty warbler. Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Tanya
Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Linda
We are taking everything day by day now, trying to stay healthy!
Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Ana
Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Anni
Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
If you check your blog, you will see I am already one of your followers.
Thank you for the comment and visit. Wishing you a healthy and happy new week ahead!

Marie Smith said...

The flicker has such interesting markings. Great photos!

Sondra said...

One of my favorite forest birds...the art of his pattern is better than any artist could come up with. I am fond of dots. Unfortunately the virus is in my home town 9 cases so far...and it's allergy season to boot..double whammie. Have a good week. I may have to go gather some corn husks. Only old timers will understand, lol.

Lea said...

Love seeing the Flickers!
I have seen them only once here at my house, and very briefly then. Wish they would stop by for a visit again!
Have a blessed day!

Jeevan said...

Lovely capture on the northern flicker and striking in yellow Pine warbler! It’s damn pretty and cute :)
You too take care and hope all are getting well all-over the world

A Bit of the Blarney said...

What beautiful birds. I'd never seen a Northern Flicker before and the Pine Warbler's color is just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing and I'm wishing you a wonderful week and Happy St. Paddy's Day.

The Padre said...

Too Cute - Many Thanx

Bob Bushell said...

They are unigue, love them. I shoot through the window, it is so easy.

Gardenrelish said...

Birds and spring seem to go hand-in-hand. Thank you for hosting!

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Good to see the Flicker, Eileen. Won't be long before they have returned here.

Rohrerbot said...

You do the same Eileen. Love your flicker pics. And that Pine Warbler is rather lovely:) Stay healthy!

Jeanie said...

I've never seen a flicker. They are just stunning birds!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

The pine warbler is just adorable! And I love Flickers ... we see them on both coasts and I love each variety. Thank you so much for hosting and for your very kind somments on mine. When I’m here in Florida, I tend to link to Saturday Critters at some absurd hour ... when I can’t sleep usually ... and am too tired and groggy to leave a comment. And then in the next day I forget to come back and thank you. Please do know how much you are appreciated! (When we go back to Oregon, I can link up at nine pm , an hour when I’m usually still thinking more clearly!)

ellen b. said...

Those pine warblers are so sweet. We are seeing Robins and that's encouraging!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jeanie!
They are beauties!
Have a happy St. Patrick's Day!

eileeninmd said...

Hi David, the Flickers are on the way! I heard my FOY Eastern Phoebe! Happy Birding, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Chris! Stay well! Happy birding! Enjoy your week!

Kiran said...

Right now, the view from our dining window and kitchen window is the most amazing, isn't it Eileen? The Northern Flicker in your photos is a charm to look at as much as the Pine Warbler. In the present situation, many people enjoy the companionship of Talking parrot sales chennai .

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