Welcome to Saturday's Critters!
Hello and happy Saturday!
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!
1. The Red-breasted Nuthatch is one of my favorite yard birds. I only see them in my yard every few years. Below is the adult male Red-breasted Nuthatch.
2. The adult male Red-breasted Nuthatch has more of the reddish orange belly and sides. The female is paler underneath.
3. The Carolina Wren is a year round bird seen in my yard.
4. The white-breasted Nuthatch is another one of my regular year round birds.
6. Below some of my yard birds:
Top row are a Red-breasted Nuthatch and White-breasted Nuthatch.
Second row is the Carolina Wren and the male Downy Woodpecker. Third row is the American Goldfinch and a Carolina Chickadee with a Tifted Titmouse.
7. Pine Siskins arrived on Nov 18th. The Pine Siskins have a thin bill, streaks on the chest with a bit of yellow on their sides. I've been waiting for them to show up, they were being seen all over the state.
I hope you enjoyed seeing my yard birds, bird watching is my simple pleasure.
Thanks to all my visitors and for all the wonderful comments. Stop back to see any replies to your comments. I appreciate everyone who loves critters and has linked up their critter post.
Here is my linky:
Thanks to all my visitors and for all the wonderful comments. Stop back to see any replies to your comments. I appreciate everyone who loves critters and has linked up their critter post.
Here is my linky:
So many smiles. I love seeing the titmouse and chickadee sharing the feeder....it’s so neat when two species do that. Your yard birds are wonderful and I hope you two had a good (different) Thanksgiving. We are still at the coast in our tiny trailer . A little chilly for good birding (for me, probably not for the birds( but so beautiful for brisk beach walks. Like you we know we have much to be thankful for. Thank you for all you do ..as always.
ReplyDeleteHello Sallie,
DeleteI would love to be there walking on the beach, even a brisk walk would be nice.
Thanks for the comment and visit. Take care, enjoy your weekend!
I like the Red breasted Nuthatch---we have them here too. One of my favorites. Pine Siskins are such fun and funny little busy birds.
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Thank you MB!
DeleteThe Pine Siskins are fun to watch, they tend to fight over the feeders.
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Amazing pics.
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Thank you for the comment.
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It is very therapeutic to watch the cute birds feeding in your yard. You are blessed with so many bird species visiting your yard. Thank you for hosting. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy!
DeleteTake care, enjoy your day.
Happy weekend to you!
We have those nuthatches too, here in Michigan. Several other birds are flocking around here that only show up occasionally. I haven't seen an explanation. Nice photos!
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Thank you Mae! I do love the sweet Nuthatches.
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Hari OM
ReplyDelete...and again I in envy of your window!!! YAM xx
Thank you YAM!
DeleteI do enjoy seeing the birds right outside my windows.
Take care, enjoy your day. Happy weekend to you!
Hi Eileen,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful types of birds come into your garden, I love the photos.
Would you like to post my link, I cannot do that myself.
Have a nice weekend and stay healthy.
Hello Irma,
DeleteI linked up your post, thank you for the comment.
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Hello Eileen,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! The Nuthatch is a strange bird.
I like it very much.
Have a happy weekend, and take care!
Thank you Marit!
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Happy weekend to you!
Muito lindas todas! Um beijo,agradecendo o carinho por lá! Ótimo fim de semana,chica
ReplyDeleteThank you Chica!
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What a series of pretty beauties indeed! Those tiny bills are more than cute.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day, Eileen, and a lovely weekend!
Thank you for the comment and visit.
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Happy weekend to you!
A grreat series of photos. Love all the birds enjoying the feeders.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend and stay safe. Thanks for hosting.
Thank you Bill!
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...Eileen, you sure attract a nice crowd to your feeders, thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteThank you Tom!
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I like tiny things and all these birds are small and oh so cute..
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra! Yes, some of these birds are tiny and cute!
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Lovely photos, as usual, Eileen. The nuthatches are endearing little birds, indeed!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nick!
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Super pictures today Eileen. I didn't realise that only see Red-breasted Nuthatch at certain times of the year. I must brush up on my North American geography.You White-breasted Nuthatch,the Carolina Wren and the male Downy Woodpecker are nice birds to have around. Not to mention he American Goldfinch, Carolina Chickadee and Tifted Titmouse thanks to your feeding regime.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link today. Have a lovely weekend.
Hi Phil,
DeleteThe Red-breasted Nuthatch is only seen during the irruption years in my area and usually only in the winter months. Thanks for the comment and visit. Enjoy your weekend!
Thanks for hosting, Eileen. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThanks again Nick!
DeleteHave a great new week ahead!
Hi Eileen,
ReplyDeleteVery nice series of photos!
Have a nice weekend and stay safe. Thanks for hosting.
Hello Ella,
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The birds have such beautiful markings and colors
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Thank you for the comment.
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They are all such little beauties! Thanks for sharing and hosting Eileen :)
ReplyDeleteMartha, thank you for the comment.
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You have such a large selection of beautiful birds in your garden, dear Eileen - that's really wonderful!
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Hello Traude,
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Beautiful images of birds, and I do love your Nuthatch, they are excellent.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bob!
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You get the most delightful photos!
ReplyDeleteI went with deer for my post. They are so funny.
Thanks for hosting. Have a great one.
Thank you Jenn!
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How cheerful they all look! I miss having lots of chirping birds to enjoy the morning with. But I can see yours which also brightens my day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara!
DeleteHearing the birds chirping is a happy sound!
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Dear Eileen, your yard birds are so interesting and your images so clear. Thanks for sharing and for hosting this meme I have linked up. Thank you for visiting my blog and your kind words. Have a great Saturday. Jo
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo! I am surprised taking photos through the window, they are not always clear.
DeleteHave a happy day and a great new week!
I always saw the Red-breasted Nuthatches when visiting my Dad but with visits restricted I haven't seen any at all. I'm pleased to see all of your birds, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteThank you RedPat!
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Happy weekend to you!
Hello Eileen,
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice pictures of all these hungry birds. Very funny to see them.
You've caught them very well in your pictures. Very nice.
Greetings, Marco
Thank you Marco!
DeleteThey always seem hungry.
Take care, enjoy your day. Happy weekend to you!
Hi Eileen! :) I love the photo of the upside down wren! Those siskins are pretty, I always thought they were house finches!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rain!
DeleteThe Pine Siskins do look similar, they are an inch smaller than the finches.
Take care, enjoy your day. Happy weekend to you!
Them birds know a friend don't they! Thank for hosting.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the visit and comment!
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How lucky to get wrens at your feeders. The ones here are far too shy for that. They are so sweet; I can see why they are the subject of so many artists.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jocelyn!
DeleteI do enjoy watching the birds out my windows.
Take care, enjoy your day. Happy weekend to you!
They are all beautiful, but I think the American Goldfinch is my favorite. I DO get to see those around here once in awhile.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dee!
DeleteThe Goldfinches are sweet, I enjoy seeing them come and go.
Take care, enjoy your day. Happy weekend to you!
Some years red breasted nuthatches are regular feeder visitors. Other years you see very few at the feeders.
ReplyDeleteThank you Red!
DeleteI am happy the see these Nuthatches this year.
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Lucky you! This year there has been a "pandemic" of northern finches, nuthatches and Blue Jays. Some Evening Grosbeaks made it into northern Florida, but I will be happy with just a few goldfinches or Red-breasted Nuthatches. A crossbill or Pine Siskin would be too much to hope for.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ken!
DeleteI missed the Evening Grosbeaks, they were seen all around me.
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Lovely photos! Such a great variety of bird!
ReplyDeleteThank you Juliet!
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Happy weekend to you!
beautiful small birds, i LOVE the nuthatches too. i saw my first one this season when i was photographing my cardinal yesterday. i was able to get one picture, but only of his back!! that's a really nice image of the wren too, showing off the deep browns, i see them year round also. i do not see the pine skins!! have a great weekend, the sun just came out...and many thanks for hosting!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie!
DeleteIt is nice this year to see some different birds in my yard.
I would keep looking, you never know when something new might show up on your feeder.
Take care, enjoy your day. Happy weekend to you!
I love seeing photos of other people's backyard birds. Since now I work from home, I get a front-row view of our birdfeeders all day long.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda!
DeleteTake care, enjoy your day.
Happy weekend to you!
I love to see the beautiful birds at your feeders.
ReplyDeleteThank you Florence!
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I love the line over the eye of the Nuthatch.
ReplyDeleteThank you Adam!
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I love how the nuthatches walk upside down on trees and feeders.
ReplyDeleteThank you Marie!
DeleteThe Nuthatches are cute to watch climbing all around the trees.
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Happy weekend to you!
Awesome photos of your backyard birds ~ not always to capture those quick little feathered friends ^_^
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Thank you Carol!
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We too have White-breasted and Red-breasted Nuthatches at our backyard feeders every day. What a pleasure!
ReplyDeleteThank you David!
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I have not seen a red-breasted nuthatch. I'll have to look out for one. I do have the white variety, and saw them on my feeder today! As a matter of fact, all of your birds shown have been on my feeders today except the goldfinch. I think the they have left this area until spring. Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteThank you Minerva!
DeleteYou may have the Red-breasted Nuthatch there too, you seem to have all the same birds that I have here.
Have a great day, a happy new week ahead.
the Red-breasted Nuthatch is probably the nicest of the nuthatches. It is really good-looking. The wren and Pine siskins are also very sweet.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. Take care!
Thank you Monica!
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DeleteI like the little wrens - such cute little birds.
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen!
DeleteHave a happy day!
I used to see pine siskins when we lived on the mountain but I haven't seen them here.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda!
DeleteThe Pine Siskins did not stay, I wish they did.
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That Nuthatch is a beautiful little bird Eileen. There is a Nuthatch in the main UK but not in Northern ireland unfortunately. Thanks for hosting, stay safe and have a good week ahead.
ReplyDeleteHello Margaret
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Have a happy new week!
Your feeder is full of feathered guests. The best kind of company.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon! Have a happy day and a great new week!
DeleteHi Eileen, so nice to have those little fellows in the yard. Like you I get the red breasted nuthatch sometimes but not all the time so when they come they are so pleasing to see. I have no siskins yet....Have a great week...
ReplyDeleteThank you Sondra!
DeleteI wish the Pine Siskins stayed around, they were here for a day.
Happy Birding, enjoy your new week ahead.
Your feeders are full of all beautiful winged guests!
ReplyDeleteI admire and appreciate all your pics!
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Thank you Ela!
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Wishing you a happy new week!
The birds seem more prolific than ever this year. Lovely shots! I believe it when they say birds are the Pied Pipers leading us down interesting paths.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the visit and comment!
DeleteTake care, enjoy your day! Wishing you a happy new week!
I see Nuthatches all year long altho the Red Breasted ones seem to be more numerous in the fall..I still have a hard time determining whether a Bird is a Pine Siskin or a Finch sometimes..I think they are mostly Finches..Looks like we have pretty much the same population..Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteThank you Missy!
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Mucha suerte de ver tanta variedad de aves Eileen. Me gustan.
ReplyDeleteBuen domingo. Cuídate.
Un abrazo.
Thank you Laura!
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Wishing you a happy new week!
Hi Eileen! What great shots! I'm seeing those same birds. I went ahead and put my bird feeders up to see how it would go. Our outside kitty is a visitor at the feeders, but the birds are spotting him because he's white, and he's unable to climb the pole - I'm also not feeding on the ground, so I'm hopeful about being able to keep everyone safe - But I miss the ground-feeders so I may add a platform feeder. Again, we'll see.
ReplyDeleteI hope all is well on your side of the Potomac! Rain coming, stay warm and dry, and thank you for your blogging friendship!
Thank you Kim!
DeleteI wish I had a platform feeder too, they do attract different birds.
Take care, enjoy your day! Wishing you a happy new week!
Great shots of your regulars, Eileen. It's getting chilly here so the suet's been out for a while already! Stay healthy...jp
ReplyDeleteThank you JP! Your birds will love the suet on those cold days.
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Wonderful shots of the Red-breasted nuthatch, and so love that wren shot.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rose!
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I really appreciate your knowledge of birds and how nice that so many varieties come to visit you. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen, the bird watching is a nice hobby for me.
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How lovely to have a visit from an oft missing guest! That nuthatch is so sweet. I hope your week is going well.
ReplyDeleteThe woodpecker particularly stands out.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photographs :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan