Saturday, May 22, 2021

Saturday's Critters # 388

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!

So far May has started off with wonderful bird sightings right outside my windows.  I am a little behind sharing, these images are from the first week of May and they were all taken from my windows.  


For the first time in the 30+ years living here I saw the Red-headed Woodpecker in my yard. It was only for part of a day but I was able to snap away some photos. The Red-headed Woodpecker is a beauty. I believe now I have seen all of the Eastern North America Woodpeckers right in my back yard. 




Below a shot of the Red-headed Woodpecker on the suet feeder.



I was able to take a few good shots through my windows, below is the Red-headed Woodpecker on the deck railing. 



The Eastern Bluebirds have been seen going in and out of a birdhouse I have on my deck.  I hope their nesting is a success. 



Below are the female and male Rose-breasted Grosbeak.  They usually stop my yard during their migration north.  



Below is a female Downy Woodpecker waiting for it's turn at the feeders below, they are occupied by the male and female Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. 




From my kitchen door, I noticed this Yellow-rumped Warbler high in the tree top. 

 




The House Wrens and the Carolina Chickadees have moved into the birdhouses. 
 



I do not have photos but I have heard many birds that have moved back into our local forest. Just from my yard, I hear the Ovenbirds, the Wood Thrush, American Redstart and the Scarlet Tanagers. Outside my front window ( the view from my exercise bike) I saw a few Magnolia Warblers, the male was a beauty. 


 I am also linking up to Anni's blog party found here I'd Rather B Birding   Anni always has some beautiful birds to be seen on her blog, check it out!



 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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121 comments:

  1. Hi Eileen, Wow, your Red-headed Woodpecker pics are great! I'll bet that made your day! Congrats on seeing all of the Eastern North America Woodpeckers right in your back yard. Enjoyed all your other bird photos too! Thanks for hosting Saturday's Critters! Have a happy Saturday! John

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    1. Thank you John! I am happy to see you joining in with your post.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  2. Your back yard is a haven for all the beautiful birds. You are blessed with the Red Headed Woodpecker's visit to your garden. I am sure it will return again for more visits. I like the cute pose of the Eastern Bluebird as if it is listening to something. Looks like the bird houses are fully occupied with feathered lodgers. Thank you for hosting. Have a great weekend.

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    1. Thank you Nancy! I wish the woodpecker would return, it has left my yard.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  3. So many beautiful birds. Love the Red headed Woodpecker. He is gorgeous. the Rose breasted Grosbeak is marvelous.
    thanks for hosting and have a great weekend.
    MB

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    1. Thank you MB!
      The Grosbeak has been a favorite of mine.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  4. The Red-headed Woodpecker is a truly stunning bird. You managed to get some wonderful images. Have a great weekend Eileen

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    1. Thank you Adam!
      That woodie is stunning.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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    1. Thank you Cloudia!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  6. So beautiful birds, Great captured.
    Have a nice weekend.

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    1. Thank you for the visit and comment!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  7. What a GREAT shots of Red-headed Woodpecker and other birdies ♡♡♡
    I always wish more birds would visit to the big tree in front of my house p;-)
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend; Miyako*

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    1. Thank you Miyako!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  8. Hello Eileen,

    The Red-Headed Woodpecker is really a beauty! It's very nice that you finally have a visit from it in your backyard.
    Happy weekend!

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    1. Thank you Marit!
      Yes, the Woodpecker is a beauty!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  9. Superb shots of the Woodpecker, Bluebirds and Goshawks. It is still lovely hearing the birds even if sometimes you cannnot see them. Thanks for hosting, stya safe and have a wonderful weekend and week ahead Eileen.

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    1. Thank you Margaret!
      Yes, I am happy to hear all the birds around my yard.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  10. Those bright feAthers are a real delight, and to see new birds arrive must be total joy.Love the bird houses, and all empty rooms are being filled so quickly. No Covid there for your lovely feathered friends.

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    1. Thank you Jean!
      Yes, all the birdhouses are being used now.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  11. Both the red-headed and blue-headed birds that you are sharing today are pretty. And of course also all others. Love them all. Lovely assortment!
    All the best to you and yours for a sunshine weekend!

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    1. Thank you Luisella!
      They are all lovely to see.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  12. Good Morning Eileen. Wonderful shots of the Red-headed Woodpecker. That head is so glossy and a beautiful shade of red. Nice work with the Bluebird and the grosbeaks too. And of course it's good to see those House Wrens and chickadees taking up residence. It means that summer is almost here. Hooray!

    Thanks for the link up today. Have a great weekend.

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    1. Thank you Phil!
      I am happy to see all my birdhouses in use, baby birds are coming soon.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  13. Hi Eileen,
    What a great series of photos of the different types of birds.
    I've never seen the red-haired woodpecker.
    I have enjoyed all these birds.
    I wish you a very nice weekend.
    Would you like to post my link, I cannot do that.
    Greetings Irma

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    1. Thank you Irma!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  14. Wow, your Red-headed Woodpecker photos are fantastic. If birds have places they love to visit, yours is probably a must see stop for them. Great photos, thanks for hosting and have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Thank you Bill!
      I hope the birds feel safe in my yard, it is always great to see them.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  15. ...this week the bluebird is the winner for me. Thanks Eileen for hosting, enjoy a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Thank you Tom! The Blue Bird is a beauty!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  16. Pássaros de uma grande beleza e muito bem fotografados.
    Um abraço e bom fim-de-semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    Livros-Autografados

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    1. Thank you for the comment!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  17. Hello Eileen.
    Congratulations on Red-headed woodpecker in your yard. It is a beautiful bird. Eastern bluebird is so sweet looking bird. Wonderful photos.
    Take care.

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    1. Thank you Anu!
      I wonder what birds I am missing when I am not looking out my windows.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  18. Que amor,Eileen! Adorei ver cada um deles e seus olhinhos espertos! Gostei muitop! beijos, tudo de bom,chica

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    1. Thank you Chica!
      I am happy you enjoyed my bird photos.
      Have a great weekend!

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  19. Happy Saturday! I love the photos of the birds in the doorways!
    Have a great weekend. Ours is a long weekend, happily.
    Thanks for hosting!

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    1. Thank you Jenn! I am always happy to see my birdhouses being used by any bird.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  20. Congratulation, Eileen, on having Red-headed Woodpecker visit your yard. It is a spectacular bird and you must be happy to have completed the sweep of the woodpeckers of your area. Red-headed Woodpecker is rare where I live. There are a few here, but the chance to have one in my yard is pretty slim; not impossible, however. Two of our friends have had isolated visits. Of course, who knows what might have put in an appearance when we weren't looking?

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    1. Thank you David!
      The Red-headed woodpecker was a great yard bird for me. It seems like they were making an appearance in some different areas here at the same time I saw my new yard bird. Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  21. That Red-headed Woodpecker is a beauty. I don’t believe we have them here. It must be a thrill to see a species you’ve never seen before. I saw a Yellow Warbler yesterday but couldn’t get a photo of it. It was a thrill to see it though.

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    1. Thank you Marie!
      The Red-headed Woodpecker is not usually seen in my area, until this day.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  22. Gorgeous red-headed woodpecker! You got some brilliant bird shots there, and the redhead of the woodpecker is top-notch. Loved the birds peeping out of the nest box. Have a nice weekend

    Take care

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  23. How wonderful to find a new species in your backyard. And a woodpecker. Red-headed Woodpecker is really a beauty. I can understand you felt excitement. And you really got some good shots too. :) Congratulations :)
    Glad to see they birds start nesting, you musst be a great landlord. :)
    Take care and have a fine weekend.

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    1. Thank you Monica! Yes, I was thrilled to see this new Woodpecker in my yard.
      I hope to see some of the baby birds showing up soon.
      Have a great weekend!

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  24. You really have a lot of avian company.

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    1. Thank you William!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  25. the darling grosbeak almost has a heart on its chest and these are fantastic photos of the woodpecker.

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    1. Thank you Sandra!
      The Grosbeak has always been a favorite of mine.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  26. Fantastic shots Eileen. That Red-headed Woodpecker is really beautiful! Have a fantastic weekend. :)

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    1. Thank you Martha!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  27. What beautiful birds outside your windows! I like the red headed woodpecker particularly. He's gorgeous. I woke up with birds about two hours ago (at first blush of light in the sky - sometimes before 6 am) and am glad I opened my window a bit to hear them. It's a wonderful time of year!

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    1. Thank you Barbara!
      There are times I can hear the birds without even opening my windows, they are loud.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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    1. Thank you Nick!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  29. Hari OM
    Oh my, such colour and joy right through your window!!! Nature is a marvel. YAM xx

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    1. Thank you Yam!
      I am delighted with the nature I see outside my windows.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  30. That red headed woodpecker!!! FAbulous!

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    1. Thank you Vera!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  31. You are rocking it in your back yard! Oh, that woodpecker is a gem! And those Eastern bluebirds really bring a smile to my face!

    Happy weekend!

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    1. Thank you Jeanie!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  32. That woodpecker is spectacular. Glad he "moved into" your neighborhood. I thought that was my favorite photo, but then I saw the bluebird with the tilted head. Oh my gosh....how cute is that?!?!

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    1. Thank you Dee!
      I wish the woodpecker moved into neighborhood, he was only passing through.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  33. Oh how I would love to see a red headed woodpecker...never have even though I know they are around here. Your door views remind me of my kitchen views. I never know what I will see when I glance out. The bluebird too is elusive for me and yours is just adorable.

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    1. Thank you Jocelyn! I am happy to see all these birds right outside my doors.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  34. ooooh that red headed woodpecker, gorgeous!! and the bluebirds, beautiful...i too hope they have are having babies!! your yard is beautiful, what a great bird sanctuary!! have a great weekend eileen, and many thanks for hosting!!

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    1. Thank you Debbie! I wished they all stayed in my yard, but they leave.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  35. Your shots of the Red-headed Woodpecker are fabulous! I always like to see the Bluebirds, Sharon!

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    1. Thank you Sharon!
      They are both beautiful birds, I love seeing them all.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  36. Good birders make many identifications by sound. The red headed woodpecker is a very handsome bird. We don't have them here.

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    1. Thank you Red!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  37. The Red-headed woodpecker is a sight to see and photograph ~ Lovely and sweet bluebird ~ Gorgeous feathered friends photography ~ Xo ~

    Happy Weekend to you,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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    1. Thank you Carol!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  38. Wow the red head woodpecker is gorgeous, I have never seen one before. Wonderful pictures of all the lovely birds. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Hugs diane

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    1. Thank you Diane!
      It is a beautiful woodpecker, a treat to see.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  39. Hi Eileen, beautiful photos. I like very much the read-headed woodypecker. I can comment again so you see. Greetings Caroline

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    1. Thank you Caroline!
      I am glad you are able to comment again.
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  40. Now we're back in the suburbs, a bird house is what I would like. If you have some suggestions, that would be great! Jesh

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    1. Thank you Jesh!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  41. Que felicidad ver tantos pájaros. Besos.

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    1. Thank you Teresa!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  42. aww...the Red-headed Woodpecker look so beautiful.... great shot.

    have a nice weekend

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    1. Thank you Tanza!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  43. Suerte tenéis de poder ver tantas preciosas aves. Lindas fotos.
    Buen fin de semana Eileen. Cuidaros.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. Thank you Laura!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  44. Loved seeing all your photos of these birds but...that red headed woodpecker, how wonderful to spot it and get such great photos! Happy weekend to you!

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    1. Thank you Ellen!
      Have a great day and a happy weekend!

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  45. The Red-headed Woodpecker is beautiful, thanks Eileen.

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    1. Thanks so much Bob!
      Take care, enjoy your weekend!

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  46. The redheaded woodpecker is beautiful. I was lucky enough just once to have one stop by. Glad you had a visit from one as well. Always enjoy your bird photos. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Thank you Jean!
      Happy Sunday, wishing you a great new week!

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  47. We love seeing the Red headed woodpecker here but haven't seen any lately...guess he's visiting you! Love all of these pretty birds. We aren't seeing quite as many so they must be traveling North! Hugs!

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    1. Thank you Diane!
      I hope to see more of these traveling birds.
      Happy Sunday, wishing you a great new week!

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  48. Oh wow the red-headed woodpecker is spectacular. Beautiful.

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    1. Thank you Karen!
      Happy Sunday, wishing you a great new week!

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  49. That Red-headed Woodpecker is so striking. What a great way to round out your quota of woodpeckers.

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    1. Thank you Ken! The Red-headed Woodpecker is gorgeous!
      Happy Sunday, wishing you a great new week!

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  50. An impressive collection! The redheaded woodpecker is spectacular.

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    1. Thank you Linda!
      Happy Sunday, wishing you a great new week!

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  51. There is a very industrious woodpecker working on a tree in front of the bedroom window. I quite like him but he is nowhere near as glamorous as your red-headed one. Wonderful photos!
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. Thank you Amalia!
      Happy Sunday, wishing you a great new week!

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  52. What a lovely treat to come here and see so many beautiful birds. Have a nice rest of this Sunday in May.

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    1. Thank you Inger!
      It is a treat to see these beautiful birds in my yard.
      Have a happy day and a great new week!

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  53. Dearest Eileen,
    you show wonderful birds - and so close! WOW!
    This time I only have very small critters (namely two beetles) for you, because the hoped-for ground squirrels did not show up - but after all, beetles are also God's creatures - and besides, I have a lot of very special nature to offer :-)
    All the best from Austria
    Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2021/05/ausflug-auf-die-perchtoldsdorfer-heide.html

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    1. Hello Traude,
      Thank you for sharing your post and for the comment.
      I found your small creatures, wonderful photos.
      Enjoy your day, have a great new week!

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  54. HI Eileen, I've never had a red headed wp come to my feeders what a treat for you. Glad your nest boxes are doing the trick and wish them all well. Summer is swiftly approaching. Have a great week!!

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    1. Thank you Sondra!
      It was a treat to see the Red-headed Woodie in my yard.
      Have a great day and new week ahead.

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  55. The Red-headed woodpecker is such a striking bird. I have never seen one. Your other birds are always a treat. Great photos as always Eileen, a real treat. Thank you and happy day to you :)

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    1. Thank you Denise! Seeing this woodpecker was a treat!
      Have a great day!

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  56. Love the red headed woodpecker most of all. We don't see them in our area.

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    1. Thank you Anni!
      It took 30 years for me to see one in my area.
      Take care, enjoy your weekend!

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  57. Another miracle in your miracle of a backyard! Beautiful pictures of the red head and so cool that all of the woodpeckers have chosen your yard at one time or another!

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    1. Thank you Sallie! Take care, enjoy your weekend!

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  58. Eileen - you are truly blessed with such a variety of birds. Congrats on adding the red-headed woodpecker to your lifetime list, and in your own backyard! I loved the picture of the bluebird with its head cocked to the side! I am so glad you included the photo of the female grosbeak - it made me realize a mystery bird that has been visiting my feeders is probably a female black-headed grosbeak! Enjoy your weekend!

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    1. Thank you Angie! The red-headed woodie was a yard lifer, I have seen it in other areas.
      I would love to see your Black-headed Grosbeaks. Take care, enjoy your weekend!

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  59. Hello Eileen,
    I hope you've had a good week.
    I enjoyed seeing your photographs and seeing the different birds, wonderful colours and markings.
    The Red-Headed Woodpecker is a real beauty.

    Enjoy the remainder of Friday and have a good weekend.

    All the best Jan

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  60. Oh my word! That red-headed woodpecker is BEAUTIFUL! And, you get to add another bird to your list.

    I haven't seen our woodpeckers lately. :-(

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