Saturday, March 20, 2021

Saturday's Critters # 379

 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!

Happy Spring!!

I have more images from our recent trip to Maryland's Eastern shore and Ocean City MD.  It was good to get away and we were outside walking or driving much of the trip so we could do our social distancing.  

1. The following images are all from the Indian River Inlet in Delaware, not far from the Maryland line. Click on photos for larger viewing.  





2. The Red-throated Loon is similar to the Common Loon but has white in front of their eyes.




3. The Long-tailed Ducks are beautiful. 




4. Double-crested Cormorants, I was told there was a Great Cormorant hanging out on this tower too. 






5. Female Common Eider with one adult male. The adult male also has the long nose but is white on the back. 




6. Common Eider, male and females. Possible Red-throated Loon second on the right side of the photo. 




7. Sanderlings on the jetty.  






8. Loons and Long-tailed Ducks.



9. Various images from the Indian River Inlet, Delaware. 




Our grandson Wyatt is just over a month old. He is growing quickly and is doing well.  He is loved and so adorable.

 Below the top photo is of our son and our dog Daisy, Daisy was a guardian over our son Brian. Bottom photo is our son's dog Nibbles watching over Wyatt.



 Thanks to all my visitors and for your comments. Stop back to see any replies to your comments. I appreciate everyone who loves critters and has linked up their critter post. 


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137 comments:

Mae Travels said...

What a cute baby picture with the dog looking on! Nice birds, too. We haven't seen a lot of birds so my critters are from Ireland a few years ago.

best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

Barbara Rogers said...

Can't believe I'm your first comment...because I'm up late this evening of Equinox, first day of spring. Loved seeing your birds, as always...and what a great pair of photos of son and guardian dog, then grandson with his own guardian dog. They are precious.

Shiju Sugunan said...

Nice to see all these water birds.

Nancy Chan said...

Great critters photos from your recent trip. Love the doggies watching over the babies. We are not able to travel out of our state. Hope the situation will continue to improve. Enjoy your weekend.

rupam sarma said...

Hello, Hope you are doing fine.
Amazing pics.
Happy Weekend.

Cloudia said...

Thank you, E

diane b said...

The babies a generation apart and their dog guards are amazing.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

WOW! So many bird in your photos. It must be wonderful to see som many Long tailed ducks together. We are fortunate if about 4 come in the winter to my country and it is several years since I have seen any Eileen. Love the babies adn dogs shots. Thanks for hosting, stay safe and have a wonderful weekend.

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,

So many beautiful photos of the birds. The Sanderlings looks very pretty. Very nice to see the photos of your dogs who watch over your son and your grandson. Animals do care for us! I have experienced it too with a cat when my youngest son was a baby.
Have a happy weekend!

Nancy J said...

Two photos, years apart, but with love so evident. What a delight to have that photo with your previous one.

italiafinlandia said...

Hello,
what a joy to have Wyatt in the family!
I like the Long-tailed ducks very much. They usually overfly our area and go directly to Lapland.
Have a nice weekend and enjoy your family! Stay well!

Irma said...

Nice series of photos of the different types of birds Eileen.
Your grandson is really a sweetheart.
Would you like to post my link, I can't do that.
Nice weekend and stay safe.
Greetings Irma

Bill said...

Wonderful photos of the birds. I love the Double-crested Cormorants gathered on top of the fixture. Cute photo of your grandson being watched over by Nibbles. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for hosting.

NatureFootstep said...

Wonderful psoat Eileen. But it made me really want to go back to the northern part of Norway where there are many Pintals among other birds. Your Indian River seem to be a very good place for birding. And enjoying nature.
Nice to see the two generations of babies and their guards :)
Take care!

Ella said...

Hello Eileen,
The birds are always beautiful and so are yours photos! The Cormorants are great, I like them very much!
Your grandson is a sweetheart! 🥰
I wish you a very happy Spring!
Thanks for hosting!

MadSnapper said...

before I read your post, i thought your son had two dogs.. i love your shadow shots waving at us love the cormorants and the sanderlings best of all

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

Wow! You make me jealous. I have only seen one Long-tailed Duck in my life (and it had a different name back then), never an eider and only one Red-throated Loon. Beautiful grandson! (I feel better now, as I have several of those!)

biebkriebels said...

Oh the dog and your grandson stole my heart! So sweet!

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
I am rather fond of waterbirds... we get a lot of eider here, but that others I only get to see through the pictures of others - so thank you for sharing yours!!! YAM xx

Jenn Jilks said...

I always enjoy your birds. It's adorable seeing your grandie! You must be bursting! Thanks for hosting. Enjoy the weather! Yay spring!

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Now you have me intrigued, Eileen, about the white in front of the eye on Red-throated Loon. I was unaware of this feature. I always look for a bird that is smaller and slimmer than a Common Loon, but the upturned bill is the real giveaway. Your grandson looks like a birder in the making. I expect to see him with binoculars and a field guide soon, and then when COVID is over you will have to bring him up here and we will introduce him to Lily!

chica said...

MARAVILHA!!! Que amor teu netinho e o cachorrinho ao lado bem atento. ADOREI! Todas as fotos lindas! beijos, feliz primavera! chica

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Beautiful collection of photos from your trip, Eileen. It is wonderful to be out and about and be able to enjoy the great outdoors, especially now that Spring is springing! Your grandson looks beautiful.

Tom said...

..the last is the best!

My Desktop Daily said...

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

Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira said...

Parabéns por este lindo bebe que está muito bem guardado.
Um abraço e bom fim-de-semana.

Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados

Martha said...

Of course the last two are my very favorites! Have a great weekend Eileen :)

Debbie said...

oooooh those long tailed ducks are so cute, i just started seeing them at the point pleasant inlet! nice spotting on the "unusual to me loon". i have been seeing these all winter at the inlet, i don't think i have seen the red throated loon, but i am going to check my pictures.

i will have to google sanderlings, i do not recognize that name!! wyatt is adorable and i love his name, you must be bursting with joy!! nice that he has nibbles to watch over him until you can take over!!

have an awesome weekend, many thanks for hosting!!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mae!
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Barbara!
Our son's dog Nibbles is great around the baby.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment!
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Nancy!
We are lucky our state is big and we felt safe traveling. But, we were not around many people.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the visit and comment!
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Cloudia!
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Diane!
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Margaret!
It is a treat to see all these winter ducks.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marit!
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Nancy!
I am glad I was able to scan some old photos of my son.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Luisella!
The Long-tailed Ducks are beautiful.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Irma!
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Bill!
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Monica!
It is unusual that we did not see as many winter ducks this year.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ella!
Happy Spring to you!
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sandra!
I do have fun with the shadow shots.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ken!
The Long-tailed Ducks are beautiful.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marianne!
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Yam!
I do enjoy seeing these winter ducks whenever I can.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jenn!
Yes, it is a joyful time. Even though with Covid we are not visiting often.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you David!
I was reading my guide book when I noticed it said to look for more white in front of the Loon's eyes.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Chica!
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Nick!
Yes, Spring is spring. It is a good time to be outdoors.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tom!
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks again Nick! Enjoy your new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the visit and comment!
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Martha!
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Debbie!
Yes, some of your sightings could have been the Red-throated Loons. They do look very similar.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Dee!
Our old Golden Ret Daisy loved being a mommy, she took care of everyone.
Take care, enjoy your day! Have a happy weekend!

Teresa said...

Me encantó ver los niños cuidados por el perro. Un beso.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

That is so wonderful to have the similar picture of Wyatt and his daddy ... with the family dog lovingly guarding ! It’s amazing how dogs immediately seem to sense that the baby is special! .... I’m glad you are getting outside... such great birding in your area.

Joyful said...

Beautiful birds and beautiful grand baby.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Teresa!
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sallie!
Spring time is a great time of the year to see the migrating birds.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Penny!
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

carol l mckenna said...

How exciting to have a grandson ~ sweet photo of the doggie and baby ~ and gorgeous nature shots from your trip ~ you are a true birder ~ Xo

Living moment to moment,

A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Red said...

Patience and sitting by a shore will five all kinds of photo opportunities as the bird just swim by.

Phil Slade said...

That was a very fruitful trip to Indian River there Eileen. To see so many Long-tailed Ducks together must be quite amazing. I see so few Red-throated Divers these these so it was good to see your photo of that one. Wyatt is a cutie and such a well-behaved Grandson too!

Have ag reat weekend.

Inger said...

It's lovely to see how dogs understand that a small human needs extra care and to be watched over. Love all the bird photos and that you get out and about, taking bird photos. I also love to see the ocean there's none of that here in our desert mountains. But I grew up on the water and I love to be reminded of it, as well as the life that thrives in and around it.

RedPat said...

I grew up with a dog that my parents got when I was about 1. He was like a brother to me - no one messed with me!

Linda W. said...

Love the long tailed ducks, so different from the ducks I see around here. Cute pics of your new grandson. Congrats!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Carol!
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Red!
I do like walking on the beach more than just sitting still.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Phil!
Winter is a good time to see the Sea ducks, the Long-tailed Ducks are beautiful.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Inger! I like most landscapes, the ocean and beach are always a treat.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you RedPat!
Dogs are very protective of their family members.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda!
Wyatt is adorable.
Take care, wishing you a great weekend!

HappyK said...

How nice to see the two dogs watching over the babies!!!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen!
The dogs are great, so protective!
Have a happy weekend!

Lowcarb team member said...

Your grandson Wyatt is a cutie, and how lovely to see both of the dogs watching over and protecting the babies :)

I did enjoy seeing all of your other photographs too.
Have a lovely weekend.

All the best Jan

Jo said...

Dear Eileen, the Red-throated Loon, and Long-tailed duck are so new to me. But Baby Wyatt steals the show, especially with Nibbles guarding him like your dear Daisy did for your son years ago. Thank you for sharing these beautiful images and for hosting this meme. I have linked up - in time, this time! Have a great weekend. Jo

Small City Scenes said...

Those Longtailed Ducks are quite interesting. I love watching the Sanderlings. Cute shot of your son and dog and then your son's son and his dog. Perfect!
MB

Jeanie said...

Oh, how I'd love see those loons! Happy week!

Linda said...

Neat looking birds and I love the doggies and babies!

Anni said...

Seeing Wyatt & the dog watching over him, the YOUR Daisy & son is priceless!!! Love all your birds today (new ones for me; the loon & eider.
I want to send you my thanks for sharing this week. Happy Birding!!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jan!
It is great to know the dogs are watching over our grandson.
Have a happy day and a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jo!
Daisy was a real mommy dog, watching over everyone and Nibbles is going to be protective of Wyatt.
Have a happy day and a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you MB!
Have a happy day and a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jeanie!
Have a happy day and a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda!
Have a happy day and a great new week ahead!

bread&salt said...

Images are beautiful but dog and your Grandson image is amazing. I like it. Happy Spring, happy day.

Rose said...

I so love the last two shots...not that I dont love the others...but just different kind of love. The last two melt my heart.

Ela said...

I admire your fantastic photos of waterfowl ! They are really hard fo shooting!
It's nice that you teach your grandson to love and respect animals!
Happy Sunday and a new week !

Penelope Notes said...

I like how your family history is repeating itself, in a good way, when it comes to pet guardians and parents that know how to keep their little ones safe and secure!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Anni!
Our son grew up always having a dog around him and now Wyatt will do the same.
Have a happy day and a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Rose!
Have a happy day and a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment and visit!
Have a happy day and a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ela!
I am sure Wyatt will grow up having a dog next to his side, protecting him.
Have a happy day and a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the visit and comment. Dogs are such great family pets, the dogs are devoted to all the family members.
Take care, enjoy your day! I wish you a happy new week!

stardust said...

Wonderful birds paradise! Cormorants must have great views from that vantage point. Sanderlings look protected by the big spray by waves. I like walking by the beach looking at wildlife. Time flies; similar scene is repeated between baby and dog beyond time. Have a nice week!

Yoko

Rostrose said...

Dearest Eileen,
lookl like a great trip! You have brought beautiful photos of water birds <3
And how good that the children in your family are always so well guarded by loyal four-legged companions!
Dearest weekend greetings and a happy new week,
Traude
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2021/03/zur-dirndl-blute-ins-pielachtal.html

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

Abbey, the black Lab, is very dedicated to my 7 year old grandson and sleeps in his room every night. Those are beautiful photos you have there. Lucky Wyatt! I've only seen a cormorant once and was surprised by its size. The giant version is thought to what may have given rise to mermaid tales by fisherman in my home province, Newfoundland. Shore ducks and birds are an interesting group.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Yoko,
Thank you for the comment and visit. I like walking on the beach, watching the birds and the waves. Take care, enjoy your day! I wish you a happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Traude!
Our family pets are very loyal, they were/are great dogs.
Take care, enjoy your day! I wish you a happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Jocelyn,
Abbey is a cutie, I miss my old Labradors. We had a Yellow Lab and kept her son a Chocolate lab. They are great family pets.Take care, enjoy your day! I wish you a happy new week!

Marie Smith said...

Your little sweetie is growing up so quickly. How adorable to be guarded by a pooch. And of course the ducks...perfect.

The Padre said...

Happy Spring And Just Love Those Shadow People - Stay Strong This Week

Cheers

Laura. M said...

Buenos guardianes son. Lindas fotos de tu hijo y tu nieto.
Buen domingo Eileen. Cuidaros.
Un abrazo.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marie!
Take care, enjoy your day!
Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for visting! Take care, enjoy your day!
Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Laura!
Take care, enjoy your day! Have a great new week!

Breathtaking said...

Hello Eileen, So sorry I'm late in commenting. I have to do blogging in small sessions, or the pain gets worse. Anyway I'm glad to be here and have enjoyed seeing such large flocks of water fowl, which I don't often see. Those Long-tailed ducks are beautiful. Thanks for sharing photos of your grandson, being watched over by Nibbles ( such a great name) so much in store for you, and us. Take care.:=)

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the visit and comment.
Take care and stay well. Nibbles is a sweet dog, she will be watching over our grandson.
Enjoy your day! Have a great new week!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

I loved seeing baby Wyatt in your photos, Eileen! Grandchildren seem to grow even faster than children so cherish every moment! It is snowing here again today --spring seems far away! I hope all else is well with you as I notice you have been closing comments on your blog--I loved seeing the falls. Have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Pat,
Wyatt is growing, he is over a month old now. Time flies by quickly. Our weather seems to change from freezing cold to somewhat normal temps in the low 50's. Thanks for the comment and visit. Take care, enjoy your day! Have a great new week!

Diane said...

Greetings Eileen, wow wonderful wildlife pictures and what a lovely walk. What a wonderful picture of your grandson.

Hugs diane

William Kendall said...

Dogs take that responsibility seriously.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Diane! Have a great day and week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you William!
The dogs are great guardians.
Have a great week!

Jeevan said...

That's quite a wonderful day out on the shore and inlet, and I loved the pretty blue sky and birds over the pier! And it's a cute comparison over there between your son and grandson as babies with caring dogs looking over. Take care

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jeevan!
Take care, enjoy your day!

Sharon Wagner said...

Happy Spring to you too. I love the shadow shot.

Helma said...

Hi Eileen ,.
I can respond anywhere to you only to your Saturday critters. I love your photos that you put in your blog. You can always put a link in your critter party because I really can't get that done. I put in the link but when I click on send nothing happens :-(
Know that I always read with you.
Greetings and a very nice week
Helma

ellen b. said...

Oh! How very sweet to see those furry friends watching over their little humans. LOVE IT! So good to hear your little grandson is doing well and has his own furry guardian!!

Tanza Erlambang said...

yes, the Long-tailed Ducks look so beautiful....great shots.

the last photo is cute photo of your grandson... lovely photo.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sharon!
Have a happy day, enjoy the rest of your week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Helma!
I can try linking up your post this week!
Have a happy day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ellen!
Have a happy day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tanza
Have a great day!

21 Wits said...

Hello Eileen great photos and how sweet with the pups standing guard over your grandchild, and betting they're dreaming of the day when they can run around together and play!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda!
Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen! Take care, enjoy your day!

Rose said...

There is something almost magical.withnthat photonic the sanderlings on the jet. I just love that shot...but enjoyed all.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Rose! Have a great day!

Caroline said...

hi Eileen, what a beautiful grandson. Your dog has the same colour as our Puck. So much long tailed ducks together. Beautiful. I enjoyed your blog. Have a nice day. Greetings Caroline

Yvonne said...

Love the dog and baby photos. So precious, and they look almost identical! Sanderlings on the jetty photo is a favorite, but the first photo is breathtaking!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Caroline!
I appreciate the comment and visit. Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Yvonne! I like watching the Sanderlings, they are so cute.
Take care, enjoy your day!

Helma said...

Thank you Eileen :-)

Saturday's Critters! # 575

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