Saturday, May 2, 2020

Saturday's Critters #333

Welcome to Saturday's Critters!


Happy month of May!!

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 have seen migrants and new summer birds begin to arrive.  On April 28th I saw my in my yard the Indigo Bunting and my Ruby-throated Hummingbird arrived.  On April 30th, I saw a few Rose-breasted Grosbeaks.





 The American Goldfinches look pretty in their bright colors.


The American Goldfinches land in the butterfly bush before heading to the feeders.




 The birds like this White-throated Sparrow perched in our blueberry bushes. I have have a few of these sparrows around, they should be leaving soon.






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




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

97 comments:

Small City Scenes said...

It is so thrilling to have the Summer Birds back
MB

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Looks like lots of things are happening in your garden Eileen and the more colourful birds are arriving. Thanks for hosting, stay safe and have a wonderful weekend.

Elkes Lebensglück said...

American Goldfinches is very nice and also the other birds in their colors !!!
the little one in the bush how cute he sits there. These are beautiful photos again.
I wish you a nice May
Greetings Elke

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
What delights - like jewels upon the bush! YAM xx

Nancy Chan said...

So nice to have these beautiful and colourful birds visiting your garden. Thank you for hosting and have a wonderful weekend.

Irma said...

Hello Eileen,
Beautiful series of photos show you.
I love the Kolibri and the White-throated Sparrow, perfectly photographed,
You want to post my link, I can't do that.
Best regards Irma

NatureFootstep said...

I would love to have some Hummingbirds in Sweden, but we have nothing even similar to them. Love the beauties you have and the goldfinches is hard to miss. :)
Take care, stay safe. :)

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

Love those colorful yard birds. This is the first time since 2004 that we will miss spring migration and will be unable to participate in in the International Migratory Bird "Big Day" in Illinois on the second Saturday in May. Here in south Florida migration will be drawing to a close by then.

italiafinlandia said...

Thanks for sharing a few of your feathered friends.
Have a lovely and safe month of May full of friends!

Ella said...

Very nice pictures, Eileen!
I like the Goldfinches very much!
Wishing you a beautiful May month!
Have a great weekend! Stay save!

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Baltimore Orioles have arrived back here and we put out our first oranges yesterday. No takers yet...but maybe today. The biggest event around here was a flock of sixteen American Avocets that stayed for one day only before moving on. A very unusual sighting for this location.

Tom said...

...Eileen, you have a fabulous collection this week, the Indigo Bunting is my favorite. Take care care and enjoy your weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks MB, I am happy to see my summer birds back. Enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Margaret! I do have some great yard birds in my gardens. Have a happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Elke! The Goldfinches are sweet, it is great to see them hanging around. Enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Yam! They do brighten up the butterfly bushes. Have a happy day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Nancy! I appreciate your visit and comment. Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Irma, I linked you up! I appreciate the visit and comment. Have a happy day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Monica, I do love seeing the hummingbirds return to my yard each year. They are all beauties!
Have a happy, a great weekend.

Gardenrelish said...

It is May already, how did that happen?! Pretty mosaic of your bird photos. The bird in the blueberry bushes knows where to nest! Have a great day.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Ken, sorry you are missing the Big Day. I think birders in Maryland are being asked to bird around their yard and neighborhood for the big day. Thank you for the comment and link. Have a happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Luisella! Have a happy weekend, happy month!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ella! The Goldfinches are so sweet. Have a happy day and a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you David! I wish I saw the Orioles in my yard, they seem to pass through. The Avocets are a beautiful sight to see! Thank you for linking up and sharing the post. Take care! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend! PS, thank for leaving me a comment on my blog.

chica said...

Tão lindos sempre!Muito bom a cada dia passar aqui! beijos,lindo fim de semana! chica

Linda said...

How wonderful to see an indigo bunting, and hummer and grosbeak. Ours haven’t returned yet, but the hummingbird and oriole feeders are waiting. Enjoy tge weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank Tom, The Bunting is a beauty, one of my favorite summer birds. Take care, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Heather! The days are flying by, those blueberries will be disappearing quickly. Enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Chica, I always appreciate your visits and comments. Have a happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, I've been waiting for my hummer to return. The Grosbeak and Bunting showed up almost together.
Thanks for the comment. Enjoy your weekend!

Jenn Jilks said...

They are all on their way!

Gayle said...

Great collections. Sounds like its time to put out the hummingbird juice atMuldoon.

Brian King said...

Beautiful bunting! Our hummingbirds arrived about a week or ten days ago. With the lingering cold weather we wondered if they would be delayed.

Phil Slade said...

This is an exciting time of year on both sides of the Atlantic Eileen. I hope we can all enjoy it in some way, despite the lockdowns. It's wonderful to se those migarnt birds bringing fresh life and colour into your yard. The Goldfinches in the dark green foligae look especially beautiful this morning. Have a great weekend over there.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Jenn! They are coming your way now! Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Gayle! Yes, the hummers are here! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Brian! Our weather has been cold too, the low temps are not normal. Have a happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Phil! I was hoping to visit more parks to see the migrating birds. So many parks are still closed here. I hope everything is normal soon, the birds aren't waiting for me. Happy weekend!

Betty J. Crow said...

I'm excited to see the migrating birds and the summer birds are coming back. You found some beauties. I'm still trying to get a pic of the white-throated sparrow. Happy Saturday!

Minerva said...

Your pictures are amazing. And you are so lucky to have an Indigo Bunting! I have always wanted to see one. I've only see the Grosbeak once when one stopped by my yard.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Your summer birds are so colorful! We didn't have the Goldfinches this year like we usually do. We had some but mostly House Finches. It's fun to see what might be different each day though. Happy weekend! Stay well!

Marie Smith said...

I’ve seen one of those grosbeaks. Such a pretty birds!

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Hello, Eileen, Spring seems to be in full flight in your part of the world, while we are in the midst of Autumn. With the heavy rains and cold we have had lately (plus the lockdown!), I am resorting to the archives...

Debbie said...

you have the most beautiful birds in your backyard, you must really look forward to this time of year!! i must have seen 10 white throated sparrows on the ground yesterday and my catbirds have returned!! i have never seen the bunting or the grosbeak.

the hubs just found 2 more butterflies to be released and we have the windows open, listening to the birds sing!!!

have an awesome weekend and many thanks for hosting!!!

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

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

Jo said...

Hello Eileen, thank your for these beautiful bird images. I love the white throated sparrow which we get here as well! I'm linking my post to your blog. Be safe and keep well. Jo

Ella said...

I forgot to ask ... do you have a hyperlink for me?
Thank you!

Rose said...

I know you love seeing the new arrivals...I do, too. Goldfinch are like little balls of sunshine flitting about.

DeniseinVA said...

Hello Eileen, you have great photos of your backyard birds. I do love the Goldfinches. I am happy to join in this week. Whenever I have any critter photos I will share. Thanks for hosting and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Caroline said...

Hi Eileen, I love very much the birds in your backyard, the goldfinchers, blue bunting, the wite throated sparrow, it's beautiful. Have a nice weekend. Greetings Caroline

Lowcarb team member said...

All such beautiful birds and amazing colour, especially the American Goldfinches.

Happy Weekend Wishes

All the best Jan

carol l mckenna said...

Creative and colorful photos of our feathered friends ~ thanks ^_^

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

RedPat said...

The blue of that Indigo Bunting is amazing, Eileen! And it is so nice to see the Goldfinches in their glory again.

Stevenson Q said...

Those goldfinches look like casts for a beautiful animated film! Love their stunning colors!

Linda W. said...

I love seeing what kind of birds you have where you live!

HappyK said...

The Indigo bunting is such a pretty bird. I've seen a couple of them around here too.

Our photos said...

Oh, that's nice ! I love the Hummingbird !

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

LOve seeing those goldfinches!

Anne said...

Such beautiful birds you have in your yard! What a delight!

Linda said...

Nice images! That's a neat looking collage!

At Home In New Zealand said...

What pretty little birds to have visiting your garden :)

rupam sarma said...

Beautiful pics.
Thanks for hosting.
Greetings.

Lea said...

Beautiful birds!
Have a blessed day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Betty! Birdwatching is something I enjoy, a simple pleasure. Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, thanks for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Nick, thanks for the comment and visit. Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Marie! The Grosbeaks are beautiful! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Diane! The Goldfinches come and go here, sometimes I see and then they disappear for awhile.
Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Debbie! I am seeing less and less sparrows now, I think they are leaving for the summer.
Take care! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks again, Nick! Enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Jo! There are so many sparrows seen around the world, they are common birds. Take care and I appreciate the link. Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Dee! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Rose! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Denise, you are welcome any time. I appreciate you linking up! Take care! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Caroline! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jan! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Carol! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the visit and comment! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the visit and comment! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Linda, I love seeing your birds too. Thank you for the visit and comment! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Karen! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the visit and comment! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Pat! Thank you for the visit and comment! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Anne,
Thank you for the visit and comment! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the visit and comment! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the visit and comment! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Lea,
Thank you for the visit and comment! Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

Anni said...

Lovely! I also like the collage designing too.

Thanks for joining us at I'd Rather B Birdin

Bob Bushell said...

Well done Eileen, you've the move into spring and all the migrants birds.

The Padre said...

Beauty Comes In All Shapes And Sizes

Cheers

Bill said...

What a beautiful variety of birds to enjoy and see. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day. Stay safe!

A Bit of the Blarney said...

You are such a talented photographer. You photos are captivating and beautiful! Thank you! And thank you for your visit!
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Sondra said...

HI Eileen, oh nice to get that Bunting to your feeding area! I have seen them in the pasture here catching bugs but never at the feeder. Nice to see the Grosbeak too! Have a great week.

Joyful said...

Wow, so many pretty bird colours. I love them all. Have a blessed rest of your Sunday Eileen and a wonderful week ahead. xx

Liz Needle said...

Pretty little goldfinches. The ones we have - imported - look nothing like this.I like yours better.

ellen b. said...

Love those American Goldfinches!

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