Saturday, May 30, 2020

Saturday's Critters #337

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 am sharing some birds and critters from our most recent visit to the North Point State Park in Baltimore County, Md.  The park is located on the shores of the Chespeake Bay, it is a great place to see all kinds of birds. 

Adult Little Blue Heron, we saw a few of the adults and one mottled juvenile Little Blue Heron. 



 An Eastern Kingbird posed for a few photos.


 The bullfrogs were plentiful and very loud.


 The Tree Swallows were doing their thing catching bugs or posing for me and my camera.


 Mallard Duck resting on a log.



 Canada Geese and goslings, a nice family shot.


 The Red-winged Blackbirds were looking pretty. 


 The Slider Turtles were out on a log, catching the sun's rays. We counted 14 turtles in this line up, I could not fit them all on one photo, a branch was in my way.


A male Common Yellowthroat Warbler, one of the common warblers we see here in the summer. 



 I am guessing at this id, a female Common Yellowthroat Warbler. 


We only had a peak at the top of the Osprey's head that was sitting on the nest. 





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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127 comments:

Elkes Lebensglück said...

what beautiful birds that are again and these many slider turtles on the branch and the bullfrogs great photos. I am miles away from your animal world, so I am happy to see them all the more.
I wish you a nice weekend!
Greetings Elke

Nancy J said...

I so often think of all the work involved in building a nest. Dry twigs, soft lining, sturdy foundation, and most important, a safe site to build on. Love those tall places, that might be where the saying " A bird's eye view" comes from.

Anu said...

Hello Eileen. Wonderful serie of birds. The photos of Little Blue Heron and Red winged Blacbird are my favorite. Have a great weekend. Take care.

Ella said...

Hello Eileen,
I always love your photos but this time it's the Slider Turtles that makes the show!!
How cute are they all aligned …
I wish you a nice day end a great weekend!

Nancy Chan said...

You have captured some beautiful shots. Even though I am afraid of frogs but I like that back view of the bull frog. Cute line up of the turtles. Thank you for hosting and have a wonderful weekend.

Irma said...

Hello Eileen,
Beautiful series of photos of the different birds.
The Eastern Kingbird and the tree swallow and also the Red-winged Blackbird are great to see, we do not see these species in the Netherlands.
Would you like to post my link, I can't do that myself.
I wish you a very nice weekend.
Best regards Irma

NatureFootstep said...

Nice set of critters Eileen. I was hoping to see some frog yesterday but there were none. :( Love your Red-winged Blackbird, it is one of the best-looking blackbirds I think. Really a beauty.

Take care.

orchid0324 said...

Hello Dearest Eileen; I LOVE the shadow reflected in water of The Red-winged Blackbird♡♡♡ And Wow, many turtles lined up on a log ♫ I feel really sad recently that I cannot find birds than few years ago. Luckily (maybe), it seems dragonflies are the ones kind appearing for us p-;)
Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,
Beautiful photos. I love the familyphoto very much. They are so cute.
Have a nice weekend!

Bill said...

A beautiful variety of critters. I love the turtles, frogs and birds. Have a wonderful day and weekend and thanks for hosting.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
All these wonderful critters are feeling the joy of approaching summer... YAM xx

Mae Travels said...

The bullfrog photo is neat -- they usually jump before my finger presses the shutter (or clicks the screen button). I didn't post any critter photos this week, so no link.

be well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

Tom said...

...there was a nearby spot where I would see turtles sitting on a log, the last few years they haven't been seen. Eileen you certain saw a nice collection. Thanks for hosting and take care.

Jeevan said...

Lovely capture of birds and the others! Loved the shot on blackbird and great light presence there. Have a nice weekend
Take care

David M. Gascoigne, said...

As you know, of course, the stars of the show are the CANADA Geese!

chica said...

Muito lindas as tuas fotos e adoro ver os ninhos que encontras e fotografas,são esperança...

* O tradutor não está mais ativo???

beijos, chica e lindo fim de semana!

Brian King said...

Very nice finds! Love the heron!

Jeanie said...

Lots of wonderful creatures but oh, that turtle parade!

italiafinlandia said...

Hello Eileen,
thanks for sharing such lovely views of birds, bullfrog and turtles. They are all awesome, in particular the red-winged blackbird.
Very nice.
Have a wonderful sunny weekend!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

We need more Swallows and flycatchers to eat bugs out of the air! They have gotten bad this week. Love that Little Blue and that big ole frog! Enjoy your weekend! Hugs!

Gayle said...

The reflected red-winged blackbird is great; as are all the other photos as well. Love the row of turtles. Happy Day.

Linda said...

Several years ago we had a kingbird nest in the garden but haven’t seen it since. Love watching the osprey nest on our park by the bay.

Betty J. Crow said...

I'm happy you posted the Little Blue Heron. I saw one last evening in the tippy top of a tree by the pond, but in the low light, thought it was a green heron. I can see now it wasn't. Wonderful variety of critters! Happy Saturday!

Debbie said...

wow!! what a great series of pictures, i had so many favorites!! the red winged blackbirds are always a favorite of mine and this one, with the reflection is superb!! the common yellowthroat warbler is another favorite, the yellow against that white branch is so beautiful!!! the heron is awesome too, what a great bird/turtle day you had!!!

Sondra said...

Hi Eileen, a wonderful Saturday post...I really enjoyed all your birds, the blackbird one is really cute. I helped a turtle across the road yesterday they are so sweet but they smell bad! LoL...have a good weekend.

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Another wonderful selection of critters, Eileen! The photos are beautiful and once again we can look at them and remind ourselves that we can find a little serenity in nature amongst the animals.

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

I follow the ospreys of Hellgate, Montana on their cam and they have been unsuccessful now for two years. It is sad and brings to mind just how hard it is to have all the right conditions verge for eggs to hatch and fledglings actually fledge. Always fascinating in nature.

Jeanna said...

It is posing, lol. I'm watching the bird feeder now and it seems as if the cardinals rule, although there's a squirrel causing all kinds of trouble. Stupid squirrel.
I love the shot and angle of the bullfrog, very cool. Your pics make me want to spot as many birds as I can, love the warbler and tree swallow, all of them, really. I was surprised to find a green heron wading in a nearby park that flooded over a few years ago, a very distinctive bird.

My Desktop Daily said...

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

Barbara Rogers said...

Hi Eileen...I got up early enough to make a comment before the flood of your friends made this too long. Loved the Red Winged reflected, and all the other reflected critters! Thanks for your kind comments on my blog.

Phil Slade said...

You have super pictured today Eileen. The Blue Heron strikes a lovely pose, as does the Kingbird. And i think I have mentioned before how I love you American Red-winged Blckbird, the way the male has that chest flash of colour.

The Bullfrog made me laugh because it's slightly scary from the back view. Shame you could only get the Osprey head but at least it means she's doing her job for you to see later.

Have a great Sunday. Thanks for the link.

Blue Lavender said...

Hello Eileen,
I love your pictures, specially the turtles, they are so nice. Have a nice weekend

MadSnapper said...

my favortie is the BUTT view of the big eyed bull frog.. made me laugh when it came up...I have only ever seen one little green heron

R's Rue said...

Beautiful. Love the bullfrog.

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

Ha! At first glance I thought your bullfrog was a hippopotamus-- in Maryland, no less! Those little pot-bellied female yellowthroats can be tough to ID as they creep about in the brush. Nice seeing a kingbird, as I only had one this spring. Stay safe!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Elke, thank you I am so happy you could link up with your post and for the nice comment today.
Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Jean! The birds do have a great view! Take care! Have a happy day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Dee,
The Kingbird is part of the Flycatcher family. Thanks for the comment, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Anu! Enjoy your day, happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Ella,
I enjoyed seeing all those turtles lined up! Thanks for the comment, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Nancy!
Thanks for the comment, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Irma,
Thanks for the comment, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
The Red-winged is my favorite Blackbird too. Thanks for the comment, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Miyako,
Thanks for the comment, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Marit,
Thanks for the comment, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Bill,
Thanks for the comment, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello YAM,
Thanks for the comment, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Mae,
Thanks for the comment, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Tom! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks for the comment, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello David
LOL, yes they are the stars! I love the goslings. Thanks for the comment, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Chica,
I not sure what happened with the translator? Thanks for the comment and visit, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Brian,
Thanks for the comment, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Jeanie,
It does look like a parade of turtles. Thanks for the comment, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much for the visit and comment. Enjoy your day, happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Diane
The Flycatchers are great for eating the bugs.
Thanks for the comment, enjoy your weekend!

Karen said...

Lots of great critters. The heron is great! Ha ha Ken, I thought that too about the bullfrog.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Gayle,
I loved finding that tow of turtles.
Thanks for the comment, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Linda,
I wished I had a better view of this Osprey. They are neat to watch!
Thanks for the comment, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Betty! I enjoy seeing any kind of heron! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Nick,

Thanks for the comment, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Sondra,
Those turtles can smell really bad. I am glad you helped one to cross the road.
Thanks for the comment, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Debbie,
We had a great walk with lots of sightings on this day. Enjoy your weekend!

HappyK said...

A great collections of critters. Hard to pick a favorite but I'd go with the turtles all lined up.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
I like finding the various online webcams! Thanks so much for the visit and comment. Enjoy your day, happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
Those squirrels are trouble makers. They are breaking my feeders. I am still looking for my green heron this year, I have not found one yet. Thanks so much for the visit and comment. Enjoy your day, happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks again Nick! Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Barbara! I appreciate your visits and comments. Take care and Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Phil! I had a great walk and sightings on this day. Enjoy your day, happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Laura,
Thanks so much for the visit and comment. Enjoy your day, happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Sandra,
The frogs usually hop away before I can snap their photo, I just caught the backside of this big bullfrog.
Thanks so much for the visit and comment. Enjoy your day, happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much for the visit and comment. Enjoy your day, happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Ken,

You are so right about the female warbler, she would not sit still for a second. Thanks so much for the visit and comment. Enjoy your day, happy weekend!

carol l mckenna said...

What a wonderful menagerie of nature's gem ~ love the little baby ducks ~ Always wonderful photography ^_^

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

Marie Smith said...

Love the birds but the bullfrog and the turtles are fascinating!

Vera said...

Like you, I really love all birds, but I am especially fond of red winged blackbirds. We always have them in our yard for a brief period of time...wish it were longer. No social distancing for the turtles - lol.

RedPat said...

So many turtles! Love it! And a great assortment of birds too! Thanks for hosting, Eileen!

Calendula said...

Hello Eileen,
another very awesome collection! Beautiful birds, "queued up" turtles and a great bullfrog!

Cloudia said...

Thank you dear Eileen!

Jenn Jilks said...

Wonderful post! I just don't have an animal one today. I've little energy. Thank you for hosting and visiting so faithfully! It warms my heart.

Bob Bushell said...

The Yellowthroat Warbler has to be excellence, and the Bullfrog facing the wrong away, love it.

ellen b. said...

Oh Wow! Look at that bullfrog. I really enjoy seeing it. Love the birds as usual, too. I wouldn't have guessed that the heron was an adult. I love learning about birds from you! Happy last couple days of May!

Our photos said...

Very nice. Love the turtles !!

William Kendall said...

The heron is my favourite.

Elizabeth Edwards said...

hey there chickadee ... hope u r well this weekend. i for some reason am earlier ... i usually wait til my post is live ... mine will be alive tomorrow 5/31 ... but i had a moment and decided to go blog hopping. have a great rest of your week. i did deck staining today ... so i am just chilling this evening. it was nice exercise. always find new muscles i didn't know i had. LOL!! take care. ( ;

Red said...

Sometimes birds just won't cooperate to give us a good look at them.

rupam sarma said...

Helloo, Beautiful birds pics.
Greetings. Be well.

Stevenson Q said...

Love that cute Osprey Nest!!! My first Saturday Critters! Thank you so much for hosting Eileen! Happy Weekend!

Marie-Anne said...

Lovely photos, Eileen!!!! I always enjoy visiting you!!!!
I wish you a happy month of June!!!

Linda said...

Great selection of birds and critters. Thank you for hosting and have a nice Sunday.

Lady Fi said...

What fabulous shots!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen! Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Karen,
Thanks, I appreciate the visit and comment. Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thank You Carol! Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marie! Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Vera! No social distancing for the turtles, they looks like they are in a conga line.
Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much for the visit and comment! Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you so much for the visit and comment! Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Cloudia! Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks, Jenn! You are welcome any time! Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Bob! I wish the bullfrog was facing me and my camera. Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Ellen,
Thanks so much for the visit and comment! Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much for the visit and comment! Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks William,
I love the heron too! Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Beth
I am sure you deck is looking beautiful after your hard work. Thanks so much for the visit and comment! Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Red,
No, the birds do not always want their photo taken. Thanks so much for the visit and comment! Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Take care! Thanks so much for the visit and comment! Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
I am so glad you could join in this week, your welcome any time. Thanks so much for the visit and comment! Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Marie-Anne,
It is so nice to see you linking up, thank you for the comment too. Happy month of June to you!
Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Linda,
Thanks so much for the visit and comment! Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Fi! Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

Anni said...

You've created a perfect setting this time, Eileen....a National Geographic setting!!
Taking time from your day to share this post is appreciated at I'd Rather B Birdin this week...thanks!

Marco Luijken said...

Hello Eileen,
Very nice pictures of these special birds.
That blue heron is so nice. Wonderful!!

Best regards,
Marco

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Anni! Have a happy day and a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marco! Enjoy your day, have a great new week ahead!

Jo said...

Wow Eileen, your images are spectacular! I love the bullfrog and the geese family. I love them ALL. Thanks for sharing and also hosting this meme. I've joined up with my humble contribution and also some news from the past week. Be safe. Jo

Rose said...

Wow...these are all great shots. I love the log of turtles...I just love seeing them. And I love that Red-winged Blackbird reflection.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

A great place to walk and see ...lately I have to come here to go birding through your eyes and camera! Thanks for posting. (The bullfrog picture made me laugh ... I needed that too!).

A Bit of the Blarney said...

I really enjoyed your photos today! I especially like the photo of the bull frog!! Thank you!!Have a great day!

Powell River Books said...

Every time I see a red-winged blackbird I think of visiting my great aunt in Northern California. There was a marsh between my grandmother's house and hers that we passed along the way. They were always clinging to and singing in the cattails. - Margy

Lowcarb team member said...

What a wonderful variety here, but I especially liked the Slider Turtles.

All the best Jan

Jeanie said...

I hear the big bass bullfrogs all the time but I have never seen one. He's a monster!

Helma said...

Hello Eileen,
very serious but I haven't had your critter party yet.
I hope that this will happen on Saturday. I don't understand why since my new pc my link has failed to place in your critter party. I'm going to try again on Saturday or else I'll put it in your blog :-)

Greetings, Helma

Ana Freire said...

Quantas variedades de espécies!... Adorei!!!
Como sempre fiquei rendida às suas imagens, Eileen, que nos mostram a natureza no seu melhor, por aí!...
Belíssimos registos!!! Beijinhos
Ana

GreenComotion said...

For a second there, I couldn't figure out that it was the photo of a frog as it had been photographed from there rear :) :) Great photos and thank you for hosting.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment and visit! Take care, have a great day!

Majo Dutra said...

The photos are beautiful and very interesting... I appreciate them as much as your kindness.
Have a great week Eileen... All the best...
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