Saturday, May 7, 2022

Saturday's Critters # 438

 Welcome to Saturday's Critters!

Hello and happy Saturday!

Happy Mother's Day weekend, I include all the furbaby Mom's too.

 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!

Since I am only posting once a week with my Saturday's Critters I am able stay a little more up to date sharing photos. At this time we were celebrating our 32nd Anniversary! These images are from the middle of April. I am always looking for birds on my walks with the grand-dogs. Some times for a new location hubby and I will drive somewhere for our walk. 


1. April 8th, we drove around our Prettyboy reservoir, taking photos of the lake and dam. There was one Double-crested Cormorant hanging out, we did see some ducks but they moved away quickly. 





2. April 8th after checking out the dam, we drove past the Friendly Farm's pond to see if any new ducks or birds showed up. I did see a few Blue-winged Teals, possible Gadwall or female Mallard?






3. April 8th, we have had a lot of rain which makes the lake water look more brownish like muddy water.  The Canada Geese did not seem to mind the muddy looking lake water. 




4. April 9th, our walk on the fire road with the grand-dogs. This trail is mostly covered with pine needles. 




5. April 9th,  I spread out some peanuts loose and in the shells for my yard birds, usually the peanuts disappear quickly.  This female Cardinal may have missed out on getting a peanut. 





6. April 11th, another walk to the lake with the dogs, we saw more Double-crested Cormorants, Canada Geese and some wildflowers. 





7. April 11, I have multiple bird houses in our yard but this chickadee is nesting in a dead tree that we left for the woodpeckers. 





8. April 12th, I drove hubby for his eye checkup and we made a quick stop at the area known for seeing the Yellow-crowned Night Heron nesting about the Jones Falls in Baltimore. 




9. April 12th,  a view of the Jones Falls and the Yellow-crowned Night Heron. 




Hubby and I celebrated our 32nd Anniversary on May 4th, we have had 32 years of happy times and great memories. 

Thank you for sharing your critters and post!

Thanks to all my visitors and for your past and present comments. Stop back to see any replies to your comments. I appreciate everyone who loves and respects wildlife. Thank you for linking up a critter post.



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120 comments:

Shiju Sugunan said...

These are all lovely sightings. The female Cardinal is my favorite shot.

Nancy Chan said...

The yellow crowned night heron looks like it is taking a nap. Our days are getting hot and humid. We are staying indoors away from the sun. Happy Mother's Day and weekend. Thanks for hosting.

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,

Congratulations on the 32nd anniversary! That is a long time together! ❤
The Yellow Crowned Niggt Heron was a very special bird.
Take care, and have a great weekend!

Anu said...

Hello. You have had great birding trips. Wonderful sightings. I love those photos of Cardinal and Yellow-crowned Night heron.
Have a nice weekend.

Lea said...

Great photos!
Beautiful portrait of the female Cardinal!
Have a blessed day!

rupam sarma said...

Beautiful pics, Thanks a lot for sharing. Stay well.

Irma said...

Hi Eileen,
What beautiful photos and collages you were able to make of your trip.
The female cardinal is very beautiful and is also my favorite photo.
Would you mind posting my link?
I wish you a very nice weekend.
Greetings Irma

Cloudia said...

Thank you for shining your light on us, Eileen

MadSnapper said...

the female cardinal and the chickadee are just beautiful and are my favorites. of course the dogs trump birds in my book and if they laid down on the trail they would be hiding in plain sight. Happy belated anniversary. 32 is a long time and a short time.

biebkriebels said...

It is always a joy to look at your blog and see the beautiful photo's you make of the birds. Thanks for hosting.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

I wish that more people would leave their dead trees standing. So much food and habitat is removed when they take them down.

italiafinlandia said...

The Chickadee is so tender...building nest is a committing activity.
Happy Mother's Day to you too and to all the mothers in your family, including furbaby mothers!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your visit and the comment.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Nancy, thank you for the comment.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marit!
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Anu, thank you for the comment.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Lea! The Cardinal is a beauty!
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your visit and the comment.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Irma!
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Cloudia!
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sandra! The 32 years has been both a long time and a short time.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marianne! It is nice to see you linking up this week.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you David! The woodpeckers do love the dead trees.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Luisella, thank you for the nice comment.
Take care, have a great weekend.

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

Your pine-needle covered path reminds me of those in the New Mexico mountains. Here in Connecticut our local forest is hardwood and the trails are covered rather deeply in oak leaves, nice habitat for rattlesnakes and ticks.

chica said...

Tão lindas as fotos dos passeios que fizeram.
Parabéns pelos 32 anos de casados e desejo ótimo e feliz dia das mães!
beijos, chica

Mae Travels said...

The yellow-crowned night heron is a neat bird to see. I don't remember them from my own birding, but I'm not very good at remembering which birds I have seen. According to the Cornell Lab map, it doesn't come as far north as our area, even in migration. So it seems very special.

Have a great week and a very good Mother's Day.

Note that your blog is one of those where comments are mysteriously blocked at times, at least for my iPad. Recently, a lot of people have been expressing frustration about difficulties with blogger comments.

best...mae at maefood.blogspot.com

Angie's Recipes said...

Love that adorable female cardinal! Hope she gets a peanut next time. Have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend, Eileen.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Ken,
I love our trail covered with pine needles, walking is so easy. We are seeing ticks here too, I have had three on me so far. Thanks for the comment, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you so much Chica! Have a happy Mother's Day weekend.

Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira said...

Gostei de ver estas belas fotografias.
Um abraço e tenha um bom fim-de-semana.

Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mae! I am sorry you are having problems comments. I have heard other talking about blogger comment problems lately. I have not had any problems, yet! Seeing the YC Night Herons was a treat. Thanks for the comment, have a happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment. Have a happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Angie! I hope your weekend is great!

Jenn Jilks said...

Congratulations on 32 years! That is a milestone. Your pups are so fun. I remember hearing a story about a man dog sitting for a neighbour. He wrote her a letter later saying that he adopted a pet, after the experience, and it changed his life for the better! He was lonely and sad, and it got him out of the house.
Thanks for hosting, and have a great weekend! We tend to hunker down as our cottage town gets a bit crazy!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Jenn! The grand-dogs are getting us out of the house, more walks and more exercise is good for us too.
Have a happy Mother's Day weekend.

Tom said...

...congratulation, I we are celebrating our 54th! Happy Mother's Day, Eileen.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Belated greetings for your anniversary and may you have many more happy years together! I adore that photo of your grand dogs and the red-covered path; they blend so beautifully with it! And the heron - marvellous detail on those feathers!!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend. YAM xx

Barbara Rogers said...

Wonderful to see these birds. I love walks in pine woods on pine needles. Happy anniversary. And Happy Mother's Day too!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tom! Happy 54th anniversary!
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you YAM! The Heron is a beauty!
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Barbara! I enjoy the pine forest trails too.It is easy walking.
Take care, have a great weekend.

Jeanie said...

Celebrating Mother's Day with Mother Goose -- actually, two moms (and dads) and their babies! Have a lovely weekend and thanks for hosting!

21 Wits said...

Good morning Eileen, I really enjoy these weekends off as I get to blog so much earlier. As always your critters are amazing especially the female Cardinal who may have missed out on one of those peanuts, and your dead tree is like an art piece in my opinion, what a cool tree and of course your Woody woodpeckers of the neighborhood are in full enjoyment too. Enjoy your weekend and Happy Mother's Day to you.

21 Wits said...

Hello it's me again, this is a test, I'm just checking to see if my comments are showing, it doesn't seem to be posting, or am I mistaken?

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Happy Anniversary! It's wonderful to have a happy marriage and enjoy spending time together. We are both blessed. I love that night Heron! It's hard to get good photos through the leaves and twigs. Very nice! Enjoy your weekend!

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, Eileen! Hope you have a lovely day close to your loved ones!
Wonderful photos as always!

My Desktop Daily said...

PS: Thank you for hosting, Eileen! I know it's hard work!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jeanie!
Take care, have a great Mother's Day weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen! I am glad you had this weekend off, happy Mother's Day!
Take care, have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks again, your comments are working .

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Diane!
Take care, have a great Mother's Day weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Nick!
Take care, have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks again Nick! Have a great new week ahead.

RedPat said...

Happy Mother's Day to you, Eileen.
We had a Night Heron in a local park for a few years but I haven't seen him the last 2 years.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you RedPat! I hope you have a happy Mother's Day weekend.

NatureFootstep said...

the ducks looks like gadwall to me. :) And the female Cardinal is a cutie :)

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Congratulations on your Anniversary!! That is a great accomplishment. And have a great Mothers Day as well.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Monica! Enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Alan! I hope your weekend is great!

Red said...

Happy anniversary. I like the way you show your birds during parts of April. It shows development through the spring.

carol l mckenna said...

Happy Anniversary to you both ~ Wow! Xo

Great collage of critters photos ~ favorite is the female cardinal and the little chickadee and of course, your grand dogs ~ love them ~ Xo

Happy Mother's Day to you ` have a great day ~ ^_^

Ps. ~ the blogger comment acknowledgement is at the bottom of screen and comes on quickly and disappears ~ many miss it ~

Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,

A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Red! Have a happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Carol! The comment form has changed a bit, I did miss the acknowledgement. Happy Mother's Day to, have a great weekend.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Congratulation on 32 happy years Eileen with your hubby. I love the shots of the Heron. Have a wonderful week ahead

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Margaret! Have a great weekend!

Bob Bushell said...

Nice birding, and congrats for 32nd wedding day Eileen, lots of love.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much Bob! Happy weekend to you!

Marie Smith said...

I have never seen that species of heron. It is such an interesting looking creature, I’d love to see one!

HappyK said...

Happy Anniversary!!
Love the heron!
Happy Mothers Day

Sondra said...

Congratulations on your 32 yrs! Lovely shots of the night heron....the feather detail is awesome. The dog walking looks like a great activity, my girls are no longer up to long walks so we do our walks here on our homestead. It's always fun. Happy Mothers Day.

William Kendall said...

The heron particularly draws my attention.

ellen b. said...

That female cardinal is so sweet. Love the shot you got. Happy Mother's Day to you dear Eileen!

Teresa said...

Preciosos avistamientos como siempre. Que tengas un feliz domingo.

Rainbow Evening said...

love to see ducks at 2) and 3).
thank you for sharing

Linda said...

Happy anniversary! You saw some great birds on your walks.

Angie said...

Eileen - beautiful nature photos. Happy Mother's day to you!

Jeevan said...

My belated congratulations on your anniversary and many happy years together! And best wishes for Mother's Day.
Beautiful photos from your walk and drive around the fire road and lake! I liked the tranquil dam scene and the individual bird captures. Enjoy the weekend

Jo said...

Hello Eileen, thank you for sharing these beautiful images with us. And thank you for hosting this meme. It keeps me blogging! I'e added my link. Happy Mother's day to you. Jo

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marie! Happy Mother's Day! Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen! Happy Mother's Day! Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sondra! Happy Birding! Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ellen! Happy Mother's Day! Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Teresa! Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment! Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda! Happy Mother's Day! Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Angie! Happy Mother's Day! Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jeevan! Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jo! I am happy to see your blog post. Have a great new week!

Anni said...

Happy belated anniversary you two!! My favorite today is the nesting in the tree you left standing for the woodpeckers!!
Than you for taking the time to share by linking in!

Anni said...

I hope my comment went thru...these days,blogger is unpredictable

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Anni! Happy Mother's Day! Have a great day and a happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

It seems like many bloggers are having problems commenting. Your comments came through, no problems.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you William! Enjoy your day!

Rostrose said...

Dearest Eileen, first of all Happy Mother's Day and all the best on your wedding anniversary! How wonderful that you had such a good time, too - may you both continue to be happy.
Also your birding tours and walks with the granddogs look like a happy time - lots of great bird sightings, beautiful scenery - and I noticed that your wildlife spots have very positive names: "Prettyboy reservoir", "Friendly Farm's pond" - this makes a good mood :-D
I have one of my grandcats for you today (the youngest one) :-)
All the best, have a pleasant (Mother's Day)-Sunday and a good new week,
Traude
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2022/05/monatsrückblick-auf-den-april-teil-1.html

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the nice comment Traude! Have a great day and a happy new week!

My Desktop Daily said...

Happy Mother's Day, Eileen!

magiceye said...

Happy Mothers Day!

Rose said...

Happy Anniversary and Happy Mother's Day! I bet the walk on those pine needles smells wonderful. It would take me back to childhood.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Nick! Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you so much! Have a great day!

Elizabeth Edwards said...

i don't believe i have told you about my container gardens. they really bring in the birds ... i guess they are curious?? what fun. great shots. happy week. ( ;

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Rose! Happy Mother's Day to you! Have a great new week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Beth! Nice to see you dropping by! Have a great day and a happy new week!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Happy Belated Anniversary to both of you! And thank you for sharing some of those memories with us. I love that night heron -- he looks sleepy!! Got up too early in the daytime I guess ;>).....

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sallie! The Night Heron did look like it was napping. Happy Mother's Day! Have a great new week!

Tanza Erlambang said...

beautiful photos as always....

Happy mother day

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Happy Mother's Day, Eileen, and belated Happy Anniversary! That pine needle trail must smell so good. It has been so windy here this spring that it has cleared away all the pine tree pollen that usually makes me sneeze. Love the nighheron and the little chickadee and it's tree trunk house.

Lowcarb team member said...

Happy Weekend.
Happy Mothers Day.
Happy Anniversary.

Lovely photographs Eileen, my favourite is the heron.
My good wishes for the coming new week ahead.

All the best Jan

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jan! Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tanza! Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Pat! The pollen drives me crazy too. Have a great new week!

DeniseinVA said...

You see wonderful sights on your walk. Thanks for sharing them Eileen and have a great week :)

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Denise, I appreciate the visit and comment. Take care, enjoy your day!

Haddock said...

Love that Chikadee next to her nest. As for your next blog, loved that pic of the lighthouse. And so true about .... "We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone."

eileeninmd said...

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

Jill Harrison said...

Hi Eileen, I don't seem to have visited for a while. Life sure gets busy in retirement. But I am glad I visited today. I always enjoy your birds and the walks you take us on. I remember seeing a night heron a couple of years back in the Northern Territory of Australia. Stay safe, and enjoy your weekend ahead.

Veronica Lee said...

Beautiful sightings and captures, Eileen!

That cardinal is a beauty!

Happy Friday!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jill, I appreciate the visit and comment. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Veronica! Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend!

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