Thursday, May 21, 2020

Happy Thankful Thursday!

 Happy Thursday,

Simple pleasures make me happy and thankful. Things like a pretty sky, the wildflowers and of course the birds.   Below are images from our walk on the Susquehanna River trail. 



 A view of the sky, me and my shadow at the walking bridge and fishing area. 


I just missed an Osprey flying up the river.




 Early May is a great time to see the Warblers, we had a great sighting of the Black and White Warbler.



 The Black & White Warbler  can climb around the trees like the Nuthatches and Brown Creepers.






Other birds seen were the Red-bellied Woodpecker, Northern Cardinal and lots of Yellow-rumped Warblers. 



From the trail below, lots of bird sounds were heard and we good see movement of various warblers in the tree tops.




 We found some Bluebells and other wildflowers along the Susquehanna River trail. 






A view looking towards the I-95 bridge over the Susquehanna River..



I am always thankful to be able to take a walk outdoors! I think of all the people who have been in lock down for a few months not being able to go outside at all because of a health risk.

Keeping well is a priority, stay safe!

I am always thankful for your visits and the comments.



Live simple and be happy!  😊 Spread joy & happiness!


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

86 comments:

Bob Bushell said...

Superb photos, I love the Warblers, and the landscape, beautiful.

Mikael Bergman said...

Very beautiful pictures from nature

Ella said...

Hello Eileen!
Peace! ✌️ LOL
The Black & White Warbler is so cute!
The wild flowers are beautiful too, I love these flowers! The view of the I-95 bridge is also beautiful …
Enjoy your day, have fun!

italiafinlandia said...

A great pleasure is to walk across the nature surrounded by lovely flowers and singing birds...so relaxing.
Have a good time, Eileen!

Debbie V. said...

Looks like good weather as well - your pictures really send a mood :) Lovely scenery. Love that sky.

Tom said...

...and I'm thankful to see all of your nature sightings.

Laura. M said...

Preciosos collages eileen. Muy lindas las currucas.
Buen jueves.Cuídate.
Un abrazo.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Bob! I love the Warblers too. Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the visit and comment. Take care and Enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Ella,
The warbler is cute, moves around the tree so fast. Thank you for the visit and comment. Take care and Enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
Yes, a walk with nature is the best. Thank you for the visit and comment. Take care and Enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Debbie,
It is great having beautiful weather for our walk. Thank you for the visit and comment. Take care and Enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Tom,
Nature is beautiful! Thank you for the visit and comment. Take care and Enjoy your day!

Rose said...

Beautiful images, Eileen...I hope to remember to look at them on computer later.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Amazingly, Black-and-white Warbler, one of the earliest to arrive, and quite common, has totally eluded me so far this year.

chica said...

Sempre lindas tuas fotos e adoro vir aqui! beijos, tudo de bom,chica

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Laura, the warblers are beautiful. Thanks for the visit and comment. Take care and enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Rose! Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello David, the warblers are so fast, it is hard to find them sometimes. Thanks for the visit and comment. Take care and enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Chica,
I am always happy to see you visit and comment. Thank You! Take care and enjoy your day!

Irma said...

Hello Eileen,
Beautiful series of photos and collages you show.
The warbler is beautiful just like the other birds, which you do not see here in the Netherlands.
Best regards Irma

Small City Scenes said...

Love the shot of the trail and the wildflowers.
Thank you for enjoying the simple pleasures our world has to offer---not everyone notices
MB

RedPat said...

You were so lucky to get such nice pics of the warblers, Eileen! I hear them and see them but rarely can get a pic!

Red said...

So if you're outdoors in the right place you get to see all kinds of critters.

rupam sarma said...

Awesome pics.
Thanks for the post.
Stay well.

ellen b. said...

Beautiful Spring green in your photos! I always enjoy your shadow shots, too! Happy Thursday to you!

Sally said...

Love these pics, and I also love wildflowers! :)

xoxo

Stevenson Q said...

Amazing walk you have taken us with again Eileen! Love that bridge and those shadow photos look fun! Happy Weekend coming Eileen!

Bill said...

Beautiful photos, Eileen. I enjoyed seeing them.
Have a wonderful evening.

Meditations in Motion said...

I walk on the Susquehanna River Trail too, but north of you in Pennsylvania. I am not a very good nature photographer but we saw bay breasted warblers, chestnut sided warblers, a yellow-bellied sapsucker, and lots of tanagers and orioles when we walked on the trail. Love this time of year!

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,

Beautiful photos. The birds and the wildflowers are so pretty.
Enjoy your day!

Minerva said...

Beautiful nature pictures! I like the little warblers. And the flowers are beautiful, too.

carol l mckenna said...

Wonderful 'grateful' post with delightful nature photos and sky shots ~ ^_^

Be Well, Be Safe,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

HappyK said...

Beautiful pictures along your walk. I agree, what a blessing to be able to get outside and walk!!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Irma! I would love to see the Netherland birds, you see different birds than we do here.
Have a great day and weekend ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you MB! Have a great day and weekend ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment and visit! Have a great day and weekend ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Yes, timing is everything! Thank you! Have a great day and weekend ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment! Have a great day and weekend ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Ellen, thank you for the comment! Have a great day and weekend ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Sally, Thank you for the comment! Have a great day and weekend ahead.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Simple pleasures...sounds like a post I'd like to do. I've been thankful to be able to hike during the pandemic too. It's help keep me sane! Love your beautiful photos. That little Warbler is very sweet! Hugs!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment! Have a great day and weekend ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Bill! Thank you for the comment! Have a great day and weekend ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Hello, we love walking along the Susquehanna River, there are usually always eagles too.
Thank you for the comment! Have a great day and weekend ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Marit, thank you for the comment! Have a great day and weekend ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment! Have a great day and weekend ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Carol, thank you for the comment! Have a great day and weekend ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Karen! Yes, we are very happy to get outside for a walk. Have a great day and weekend ahead.

A Bit of the Blarney said...

Happy Thursday to you!! I just finished pruning back my butterfly bush and was so happy so see your post!! Thank you!

The Padre said...

The Shadow People Are Back - Such Beautiful Photos As Always - Enjoy Your Weekend

Cheers

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

I do love your nature walks and your knowledge of the birds and your enthusiasm for life.

Lea said...

Great scenic views! Love the birds and wildflowers, too!
Hope you are having a wonderful week!

Joy@aVintageGreen said...

What a lovely walk you shared today. You are sharing joy and happiness.
Hugs.
Joy

Sondra said...

Love the Black and White warbler! One of my favorite summer birds!

Marie Smith said...

I love your shadow selfies! The tiny blooms can be easily missed.

Lowcarb team member said...

What a lovely post this is.
Gorgeous collection of photographs, I certainly have enjoyed seeing your walk and the sights around the Susquehanna River trail.

All the best Jan

Kayni said...

Hello neighbor, you took beautiful photos. We've been thinking about going for a hike this weekend. I'm hoping for better weather, but it looks like there'll be thunderstorms tomorrow.

I've been seeing a lot of the Woodpecker in my side of the woods.

Michelle said...

Gorgeous shots and it really is the simple things that make life great. Thanks for linking up, Eileen, and have a wonderful weekend.

Jeanie said...

A glorious sky and beautiful birds. Indeed, these simple pleasures are the best!

Lieselotte said...

Die Natur ist einfach herrlich und vollkommen, die Fotos beweisen es!
Herzliche Grüße
Lieselotte

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Diane! We do enjoy our hikes. Enjoy your day, happy weekend to you!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Padre! Happy Memorial Day weekend to you!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Yogi! I still have many more birds to learn. Enjoy your day, happy weekend to you!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Lea! Enjoy your day, happy weekend to you!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Joy! Enjoy your day, happy weekend to you!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Sondra! I love all the warblers! Enjoy your day, happy weekend to you!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Marie! I have fun with the shadow selfies. Enjoy your day, happy weekend to you!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jan! Enjoy your day, happy weekend to you!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Kayni! I hope the weather is good this weekend, we will go for another hike too.
Enjoy your day, happy weekend to you!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Michelle! Enjoy your day, happy weekend to you!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much Jeanie! Enjoy your day, happy weekend to you!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Lieselotte,

Nature is wonderful! Thank you for the comment and visit. Enjoy your day, happy weekend to you!

Karen said...

Lovely scenery and great bird shots. I like that shadow shot.

Thomas Lee said...

Wow! Enjoying life in nature.

Gardenrelish said...

Your walk sounds really nice. I love seeing all the birds and pretty wildflowers. We've had a week of rain, which I'm thankful for in regard to the garden, but makes for a long day/week. Have a wonderful weekend!

carol l mckenna said...

Gorgeous sky shots ~ ^_^

Be Safe, Be Well,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Carol! Take care! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Heather! We are having a rainy Friday! I hope the weekend is nice! Take care! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen! Take care! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Thomas! Enjoy your weekend!

Lady Fi said...

What a fabulous walk!

Hootin Anni said...

Wow! Love the sky shots Eileen...and that B/W warbler in the shadows, love it.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

I didn’t know that the B&W warbler walked up and down tree trunks like the creepers! I am always learning something new and wonderful from you! What a lovely walk.

Joyful said...

Absolutely beautiful scenery and critters.

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