Wednesday, July 13, 2022

13th Blog Anniversary

Hello,


July 13th 2009 was my first blog post, it is hard to believe this is my 13th blog anniversary.  I am sharing random photos  from my blog and dated between July 2009 and July 2022. Most of the images are of my favorite birds, they were seen in my backyard or seen during our travels. 


1.  From a blog post in 2009 I picked the Carolina Chickadees. They are one of my many favorite birds, I just think they are so cute. They even have a cute sound/song. 




2. From a blog post in 2010  I was always thrilled to see the Red-breasted Nuthatch at my feeders. They are not residents but occasionally visit my area.





3.  From a blog post in 2011 the American Goldfinch is a year round bird, often seen at feeders and they love the sunflower seeds. 




4. From a blog post in 2012 for many years, I would see the Pine Warblers in my yard and at the feeders. Seeing their pretty bright yellow color always brightened my mood.





5. From a blog post in  2013 the Snowy Owl was seen in Havre De Grace, Maryland on a snow covered field. 





6. From a blog post in 2014 the Scarlet Tanager another one of my favorite birds, it is a breeder in my area. I often could hear and see them while walking on the local fire roads and in my yard. 




7.  From a blog post in 2015 while in Florida at the Merritt Island NWR, we saw a huge flock of White Pelicans hanging out with the Roseate Spoonbills, Ibis and Egrets. 





8. From a blog post in 2016 also seen in Florida, another closer look at the Roseate Spoonbill. 





9. From a blog post in 2017 I look forward each year to see my Ruby-throated Hummingbirds return to their nest.  





10.  From a blog post in 2018 the Summer Tanager seen from the fire road, it is a beautiful bird. 





11.  From a blog post in 2019 the Painting Buntings seen in most Florida parks, the male is a rainbow of colors looking beautiful. 





12.  From a blog post in 2020 the Carolina Wren, is loud and fussy but so darn cute. 





13. From a blog post in 2021, my first grandson Wyatt born Feb 2021,  he is a joy and we love him dearly. 




14. From a blog post in 2022, a special event dated January 2022. Our grandson # 2 Mason was born. 




I am looking forward to another year of blogging and visiting your blogs.  Thank you so much for your visits and for all the nice comments.

76 comments:

  1. Heartiest Congratulation on Blog Anniversary . Greetings.
    Keep blogging, Keep inspiring.

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    1. Thank you for all your past visits and comments over the years. Take care, have a great day!

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  2. OMG! That's a true record. Congratulations! You have done a good job. On the other hand, I understand you.
    I like writing my blog too, editing and publishing my photos...it is a creative hobby.
    So all the best to you and good day!

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    1. Thank you Luisella. I am happy to have found your blog and I enjoy seeing your post. Thank you for all your past visits and comments. Take care, have a great day!

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  3. Happy Blog Anniversary, Eileen! Beautiful birds, and that snowy owl looks too darn adorable.

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    1. Angie, thank you for all your past visits and comments. Take care, have a great day!

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  4. Hello Eileen,

    Congratulations with your 13 th Blog Anniversary! It's so nice to see all your old photos. They are all so beautiful.
    Take care, and have a great day!

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    1. Thank you Marit, for all your past visits and comments! Take care, have a great day!

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  5. What a trip of memories, and two events that surpass anything else. Magnificent photos there, too hard to pick a favourite, but the Roseate Spoonbill is one of total beauty and perfect timing.

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    1. Thank you Jean, for all your past visits and comments! Take care, have a great day!

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  6. Such a marvelous post! Blessings Eileen

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    1. Thank you Cloudia, for all your past visits and comments. I enjoy your blog posts. Take care, have a great day!

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  7. Hari OM
    Wonderful images to mark each year - and congrats on your 13th - may there be as many again!!! YAM xx

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  8. Gostei de ver estas belas fotografias, principalmente o neto que está muito bonito.
    Um abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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  9. Congratulations on thirteen years of blogging, Eileen. We will look forward to at least another thirteen with many images of nature. Maybe even another Snowy Owl will come your way this winter.

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    1. Thank you David! Take care, have a great day!

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  10. ...congratulation Eileen, you are one of blogging marathon runners.

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    1. Thank you Tom! I have enjoyed your blog post. Take care, have a great day!

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  11. Que lindo modo de festejar o niver do blog. Todas fotos maravilhosas e nos dois últimos, os netinhos lindos. Parabéns pelos 13 anos do blog e pelos netinhos lindos! beijos, felicidades e muitos anos mais por aqui! chica

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    1. Thank you Chic, for all your past visits and comments! Take care, have a great day!

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  12. Congratulations on 13 years!
    Beautiful birds!
    Precious grandsons!
    Have a blessed day!

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    1. Thank you Lea! I appreciate your past visit, comments and links. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  13. Hello Eileen,
    Congratulations with your blog.
    A nice report of all the years. Wonderful pictures!!

    Many greetings, Marco

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    1. Thank you Marco! I appreciate your visit and comments! Take care, enjoy your day!

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  14. Happy anniversary! I love the birds but the boys take the cake! Enjoy every minute. They grow up so fast!

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    1. Thank you Marie! The boys are growing fast, they are a joy! Have a great day!

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    1. Thank you Linda! I am happy to have found your blog. I appreciate your past visits and comments. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  16. Happy anniversary!
    (ツ) from Jenn Jilks , ON, Canada!

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  17. he grandson is the winner of the cute award, the spoonbill the Excellent Award, and the others are all beautiful. love the yellow birds because of their color... I am right there with you, created the blog in 2008 but did not post until 2009

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    1. Thank you Sandra! I am glad I have found your blog, I always enjoy your post and furbaby photos. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  18. HA! the comments space appeared after all! And you know I'm among the many bloggers who appreciate you and your Saturday critters blog. Thanks so much for being here!

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    1. Thank you Barbara! I appreciate all your visits and comments. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  19. Congratulations, Eileen! I may not have found you 14 years ago but so glad I have now, as you've introduced me to so many beautiful things! Here's to 14 (or more) to come!

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    1. Thank you Jeanie! Nature's beauty if the reason for my blogging. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  20. what a wonderful post eileen...we are all so happy to have traveled this road with you!! all of these pictures were favorites, but the snowy owl, what a treat and a special experience to see one!! and mason too, what a beautiful baby!!

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    1. Thank you Debbie! The Snowy Owl sightings was one of my favorites. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  21. I am so glad that I got to know you and your photos are just wonderful. So lovely to have two little grand babies as part of these celebratory event. Seeing a snowy owl in person must have felt amazing and the Carolina Chickadees are really so sweet. Thank you so much for sharing, Eileen!

    -Soma

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    1. Thank you Soma ! I am happy to have found your blog. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  22. Congratulations!!! So many beautiful photos you have shared throughout the years!!

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    1. Thank you Karen! I am happy to have found another blogger from Maryland. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  23. Congratulations! Eileen! I like how you chose a photo from each year to commemorate the years of blogging!! Wyatt and Mason steal the show. So sweet. You have the best variety of birds to see, too!

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  24. Congratulations on 13 very fine years.

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    1. Thank you William! Take care, enjoy your day!

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  26. Happy Blog Anniversary Dearest Eileen; Great Post with Lovely birdies and your Sweet Grandsons♬ I truly appreciate your kindness for us followers & your great posts. Your heartfelt comments are my great motivation to write blog ;-)
    Lots of Love from Japan; Miyako

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    1. Thank you Miyako! I enjoy visiting your blog, seeing your photos and post. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  27. Congratulations are in order, for these dear sweet grandchildren you have been blessed with. Incredible! Also, congratulations on your 13th blog anniversary. That is quite an accomplishment. Thank you for sharing these amazing birds you have seen, other wildlife, and places you have been. I wish you many years of blogging anniversaries. Enjoy your day and weekend to come, and thanks again Eileen. You have brought a lot of joy to blogland.

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    1. Thank you Denise! I appreciate your visits and comments.Take care, enjoy your day!

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  28. Dearest Eileen,
    we've been blogging for almost the same amount of time - my first blog post was on July 30, 2009! All the best for your blog birthday - and for the next 13 years ;-DD
    It was lovely traveling through your blogging years with you, bautiful birds!!! - and especially adorable were the newborn photos of Wyatt and Mason <3 <3 <3
    Much love, dear!
    All the best from Austria, Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2022/07/mallorca-reisebericht-teil-2-tag-4-bis.html

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    1. Thank you Traude! We almost started blogging at the same time, I am happy to have found you and your blog. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  29. I always enjoy your beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Thank you for the nice comment! Take care, enjoy your day!

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  30. Congratulations on 13 years of blogging, and what a lovely post of birds to commemorate the occasion. I hope you enjoy the company of the grandchildren. Btw. I am 4 years your senior in blogging, and I completed 17 on June 20 but completely forgot about it.

    Have a wonderful day.

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    1. Thank you Jeevan! Congrats on all your years of blogging. I appreciate your visits and comments. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  31. Congrats on the milestone, and many more posts yet to come...

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  32. Happy Blogiversary Eileen! Thank you for sharing the beautiful memories from "all those years!" (I started blogging in 2007 but didn't get too serious about it for a couple of years later.) You've done so much for photo bloggers, especially of course birders over that time. Thank you as always!!!

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    1. Hello, Sallie
      Thank you for all your past visits and comments and links to my Critter party. I am happy to have found your blog. It is fun visiting blogs, from all around the country and the world. Thank you ! Take care, enjoy your day!

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  33. PS: Just thought about what I wrote and should have changed after I hit publish -- I'm still not a "serious" blogger at least not the kind who puts ads in and needs to get some certain number of visitors. I actually blog less than I did at first, but what I really meant to say was that back than I didn't know to look at other people's blogs and so it wasn't as much fun!

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    1. Sallie, I do not consider myself as a serious blogger. I will not put advertisements on my blog. Looking at other blogs is part of the fun, I have learned so much from other bloggers. Happy weekend to you!

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  34. Congratulations! I always enjoy your posts.

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    1. Thank you Linda! I appreciate your critter links and comments. Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend!

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  35. Me encantó este recopilatorio, los pájaros se ven muy lindos y tus nietos preciosos. Felicidades y a seguir con tu blog. Un abrazo.

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    1. Thank you Teresa, I appreciate your visits and nice comments. Have a happy weekend.

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  36. Happy belated wishes for your blogversary!

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    1. Thanks so much for visiting and for the comment. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  37. Happy Blogaversary. Your selection of favorites is outstanding.

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

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  38. Happy Anniversary..I enjoyed your birdie review..Great shots and congrats on your grandsons..

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  39. Hello Eileen
    Happy Blog Anniversary.
    A beautiful selection of photographs on your post.

    All the best Jan

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