Happy Thursday!
Hubby and I enjoy our local walks on the near by fire roads. On this day we walked for a little over 2 miles round trip from our house. I had some luck finding birds at what was once a clear cut area in the forest. The Yellow-billed Cuckoo were seen out in the open, eating the tent caterpillars. We also saw 20 or more Cedar Waxwings and a juvenile or female Scarlet Tanager. On this day I had that deja vu feeling, maybe because previous years we had the same bird sightings during a similar walk.
1. The Yellow-billed Cuckoo, we saw at least 3 of these birds during our walk. One has a tent caterpillar in it's mouth.
2. I watched a flock of Cedar Waxwings flying around us, a few times I caught them sitting on top of a tree branch, one photos has a juvenile or female Scarlet Tanager with 2 Cedar Waxwings.
3. Adult Cedar Waxwing
Gratitude turns what we have into enough. We are thankful for pretty sky days and lovely weather. My prayers go out to all in the areas with the wildfires. It is so sad to see so much loss and devastation..
4. Below is the Great-crested Flycatcher, middle photo is a possible Tennessee Warbler and Red-eyed Vireo on the bottom photo.
5. Cedar Waxwings, there are 2 on one branch and the Scarlet Tanager is below on the right side.
6. I was happy to see this Yellow-billed Cuckoo out in the open a few times.
7. Another one of the 3 Yellow-billed Cuckoo that we saw during this one walk.
For Martha's Throwback Thursday and Skywatch Friday. I am sharing the following 3 photos from my archives. A view of some fall colors of our nearby reservoir and a sunset at the Prettyboy reservoir. A photo of our Goldie Girl, she is missed .
8. Some fall trees and sky reflecting at Prettyboy.
9. Prettyboy sunset, you can be blessed just being in the right place at the right time.
10. Sky reflecting at Prettyboy reservoir.
I am thankful for my archived photos of Goldie Girl, she was loved and is missed. We remain thankful to be virus-free and healthy.
I hope everyone takes care and stay safe.
Live simple and be happy! 😊 Take care, keep smiling!
Thank you to Martha @ Throwback Thursday linky
and her Seaside Simplicity
Thank you Michelle for hosting Thankful Thursday.
Thank you to Yogi the host of Skywatch Friday
Thanks so much for visiting and for your nice comments on my previous post. Have a happy day!!
Hello Eileen,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! The reflections are very pretty. I love to see your beloved Goldie Girl again.
Happy Thursday!
Thanks Marit! I do miss my Goldie Girl.
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How terrific to see three Yellow-billed Cuckoos on a single outing. It is quite uncommon here and not easy to find.
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DeleteThanks, I believe the Yellow-billed Cuckoo is a breeder in our local forest. It is fun to see the family of Cuckoos. Have a happy day!
Lindo e que bom ver o Cucko... Maravilhosas todas as fotos! Lindo dia e tudo de bom! beijos, chica
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Ah, a sweet pup.
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Thanks Jenn! I hope all goes well today.
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so happy to see your Goldie girl here. I too am thankful for achives of our dogs and also all the beautiful things i have seen since I bought the first digital camera in 2002... taking photos makes us SEE things we would have missed. the yellow bill cucko is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra!
DeleteIt is nice having the archives at my finger tips. Quick access is great, I do miss our Goldie Girl.
Take care, enjoy your day!
...the touches of fall color are exciting to see.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tom! Have a happy day!
DeleteLovely pictures as always. Cedar Waxwings are gorgeous. I wish we would see them around here. We have had a flycatcher each day - he has been fun to watch.
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Lovely capture on the birds and reflections on the lake! Looking forward to seeing more colors from your side.
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Thank you Jeevan!
DeleteI hope to see more fall colors.
Have a great day!
All such beautiful photos Eileen! I especially love the gorgeous ones you chose from the archives for Throwback Thursday, the trees and sky reflection, the sunset and your beautiful Goldie Girl. Thanks so much for linking up. Stay safe and enjoy the rest of the week :)
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I enjoy the Throwback photos and great memories.
Have a happy day!
How great to see cuckoos...I've never seen one! Do they sing like the ones in clocks? Have a great weekend...we've got rain here all day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara,
DeleteNo, not quite like the cuckoo clocks. But that would be interesting.
I think that rain and clouds are heading our way.
Have a great day!
Cedar Waxwings are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dee!
DeleteThey are pretty!
Have a happy day!
The Cuckoos are fabulous! And I always love seeing Cedar Waxwings.
ReplyDeleteThank you RedPat!
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Belas fotografias, gosto muito da ultima.
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Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Thank you for the comment.
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I have never seen a yellow-billed cuckoo before, and never really knew there was such a thing. I saw cuckoos the other day but didn’t get close enough to see if it was the kind I am used to. I’ll have to take more note next time, if I can get close enough. Great shots of all the birds, that pretty blue is a perfect back drop. Lovely to see Goldie Girl in the last photo. So glad we have our archives to go back into. I’m sure you still miss her, I know I miss my Bridgette. Enjoy the rest of the week and your weekend, stay safe and thanks for sharing all these beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise. There are actually 2 Cuckoos that can be seen around here, they are the yellow-billed and the black-billed. The Yellow-billed Cuckoo is a breeder in my area and is much more common. Take care, enjoy your day! Wishing you a happy weekend ahead.
DeleteThe cuckoos are really neat loooking. Lovely sky shots.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen!
DeleteEnjoy your evening! Have a happy weekend!
You are such a great resource for birds. I always enjoy seeing and learning a little bit more. Love the Cuckoos! We heard our first Cuckoo when we were in the Lake District of England several years back. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen!
DeleteThe Cuckoo is a cool bird, I am always happy to find one.
Have a great day!
I would have loved to meet Goldie Girl...she looks like such a sweetheart. I would love to be able to capture a Cedar Waxwing. They are so beautiful.
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To see the Ceda Waxwings is always a treat! They are lovely. Also the Yellow-billed Cuckoo is cute. I do not think it lives in Finland.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
A nice evening to you and your hubby!
Thank you Luisella!
DeleteThe Waxwings are a treat to see, they are lovely.
Have a happy day and weekend!
What a great walk you had with awesome feathered friend photos ~ So glad to see Goldie Girl and that you had treasured times while she lived ~ they don't stay long enough ~ Xox
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Thank you Carol! I wish the dogs lived forever.
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Great photos of the birds. The only ones I’ve seen are the waxwings. The sceneries are so peaceful...ahhh...
ReplyDeleteThank you Marie! I hope your day is great!
DeleteI love seeing birds I've not seen before. Do you know about Thirteen Thursday. Three more birds and you're there! http://www.looseleafnotes.com/2020/09/13-a-sea-change/
ReplyDeleteThank you Colleen! I will try to remember to do 13 next time.
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what a wonderful post, so many beautiful and unusual birds!! i have never seen a yellow billed cuckoo before, they are so pretty...the wax-wings too, i have only seen them once in my yard!!
ReplyDeletethe start of autumn and the sunset, both so lovely and soothing!!!
Hello, Debbie
DeleteI think the Cuckoo likes a tree canopy. The waxwings are beautiful.
Autumn days are so nice, cool and no humidity. Thanks for visiting.
Have a great afternoon and evening.
Love those reflections, very nice!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill!
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What wonderful sightings! I am on the look out for the Cuckoo here...it's TIME to see him here! I saw a Kestrel this morning on my hike and that was nice. Haven't seen one in months! Enjoy your day. Love seeing the pops of Fall color!
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane! I will ask the Cuckoo to stop by and see you, lol.
DeleteThe Kestrel is an awesome bird. Have a great evening, happy weekend!
Hello Eileen,
ReplyDeleteThat's so nice to see all these speial bitds while your walk. Very nice!!
The Cedar Waxwing is so fantastic. You have photograph them so well.
And what a wonderful picture is shot 8.
Greetings, Marco
Thank you Marco!
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Take care, enjoy your day! Wishing you a happy weekend ahead.
Really beautiful sky captures. Do I see some fall colors already?? Pretty shots of the Yellow-billed Cuckoo.
ReplyDeleteThank You, We do have a little bit of colors around now.
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Great photos of the yellow-billed cuckoo. I heard, but didn't see one this year. I guess I can't count your photos as a sighting. Maybe it's still not too late!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope you get to see the Cuckoo.
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I love, "Gratitude turns what we have into enough." That's pretty much it isn't it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos especially of your dog and the skies.
Thanks Alan! We are grateful for what we have.
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Thank you E!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cloudia!
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It's always a treat to see your bird and nature shots - have a wondrful day Eileen
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Beautiful shots!
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Fantastic photos of the birds. Beautiful lake and a great looking sky.
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Lots of cedar waxwings here. they seem to be all over the place.
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Beautiful.
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What great finds and wonderful shots. Much to be thankful for!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kay!
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Hello Eileen. Lovely post. All of those birds look great. Great photos. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anu!
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Hi Eileen,
ReplyDeleteThese are a wonderful series of photos.
I think the Yellow-billed Cuckoo is really beautiful, this species cannot be found in the Netherlands.
The sunset is beautiful also with the reflection in the water.
Greetings Irma
Thank you Irma!
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Wonderful photos! Take care!
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I also miss the pets we have lost over the years, but so thankful that we had glorious times with them. Those memories are very precious. Mxx
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Thank you Lisa!
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Lovely photos. The one of Goldie at the waterfront is especially nice Eileen. She was a real beauty.
ReplyDeleteThank you Penny! Goldie Girl loved her walks to the lake.
DeleteTake care, enjoy your day! Happy weekend!
Love your birds photos. Beautiful reservoir and lovely sunset.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy!
DeleteTake care, enjoy your day! Happy weekend!
Awwwww, as much as I enjoyed all the birds seen, you saved the best for last! Sweet, sweet Goldie Girl.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anni!
DeleteI do love looking back at my Goldie Girl photos.
Take care, enjoy your day! Happy weekend!
Prettyboy is really pretty! have a wonderful weekend, Eileen.
ReplyDeleteThank you Klara!
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I love the blue sky behind your birds lovely shots of the cuckoo those eyes so big and exotic looking...the Cedar waxwing is another fav of mine. I had a Northern Parula pair in the yard yesterday scolding me while I was out cleaning up the van. Rain today tho unfortunately. Hope you have more blue sky and I enjoyed your throw back photos very much with your buddy included...so sweet.
ReplyDeleteThank Sondra!
DeleteI do miss my Goldie Girl, she was a great dog.
I hope the rain moves on quickly, but we could use some rain here.
Take care, enjoy your day! Happy weekend!
I always enjoy your bird photos. It's fun to see new birds that don't live in my area.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda!
DeleteTake care, enjoy your day! Happy weekend!
Fantastic sky shots!
ReplyDeleteLive each moment with love,
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Thank you Carol!
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awesome images ...love the birds in nature.....
ReplyDeleteGlad you and your are healthy and happy....take care
Thank you Tanza!
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Only beautiful
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Beautiful post! Love the photos of the birds! Amazing view!
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I like the look of the Yellow-billed Cuckoo, and such beautiful skies :)
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Thank you Monica!
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Such Heart Felt Photos From Those Last Three Shots - Never Forgotten - No Way - Next Outing, Possible Shadow People Sighting
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Thanks, no they are never forgotten,
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Beautiful photos of the glassy lake with the fall colors and clear blue skies! I've never seen a cuckoo - interesting bird! Our sweet doggie friends stay in our hearts. My Whitey Bear is getting ready to go....I so hate to say goodbye and hoping to have a little more time. So true that we need to be grateful for each day we are blessed with. xx Karen
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen!
DeleteI am always happy to see you visiting. It is really hard to let go of our furbabies. My prayers and thoughts are with you and Whitey Bear. Take care, enjoy your weekend!
Such pretty pictures from Prettyboy lake.
ReplyDeleteThe fall colors are so delightful. :)
Thank you for sharing these photographs.
ReplyDeleteThe reflections are lovely and so nice to see Goldie Girl.
Stay safe and well.
All the best Jan
Lovely photos and I like that Cedar Waxwing. They are such beautiful birds, I think. Thanks for linking up and stay well.
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