Saturday, October 15, 2022

Saturday's Critters # 461

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!

I was missing for a week at the end of September, hubby and I were enjoying a trip to Kauai, Hawaii. We were there 32 and a half years ago and it was one of our favorite places to visit. I took over 1500 photos of scenery, flowers and birds. Maybe a few critters too. I am sharing photos from the first two days. 

1. Scenes from our hotel in Wailua Bay, the hotel had a nice view and a pond with the koi fish. Chickens had run of the place and a few cats. 




2. The Common Myna bird was seen at the resort and all around the island. They were everywhere.





3. The Zebra Dove, a lifer for me, was another common bird seen all around the island. 





4. The Roosters were seen all around, chasing other chickens away. They were crowing all day. 





5. These Roosters were plentiful, very colorful and pretty. 




6. The Red-crested Cardinals a lifer for me, they were seen in various spots too. 





7. A Green Sea Turtle seen on the Poipu Beach. 





8. The Pacific Golden Plover was another lifer and a common bird, I had sightings in various spots around the island. 




9. This is one of the many cats seen at the resort, it seemed to like to sit in this spot in the open air lobby. 




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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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!

116 comments:

Mae Travels said...

We have loved our trips to Hawaii. I hope you also saw a few endemic birds, though unfortunately many of them that survived the earlier disasters of human arrival are now in very great jeopardy from disease.

Thanks for hosting today.

best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

Nancy Chan said...

You had really nice view from the hotel. Lots of critters photo opportunity even in this place. The red crested cardinal is one bird I don't get to see in my garden or around here. Enjoy your weekend.

Soma @ InkTorrents.com said...

Must have been wonderful to visit after such a long time. I am not surprised that you took that many photos, they are beautiful.

-Soma

Shiju Sugunan said...

Lovely shots from your vacation. Looks like somebody introduced many Asian birds in Hawaii. They look familiar to me. The Zebra dove is beautiful.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Eileen, Kauai in Hawaii looks like a lovely spot to relax at and there was certainly6 plenty to see. You can see why that Dove was well named and great for you to get a lifter. Thanks for hosting and leaving comments on my blog. Have a wonderful week ahead.

Angie's Recipes said...

How beautiful! That sunset view is stunning.

Nancy J said...

A lifer, a rooster just like one we had many years ago and a ginger cat, along with wonderful weather, what a fabulous time for you both.

italiafinlandia said...

It is just fantastic that you could enjoy a week in Hawaii!
Well done!
Thanks for sharing your shots. Some critters are totally new to me of course.
Have a nice weekend!

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,
The Zebra Dove is very beautiful, and the Roosters are pretty too. The cat looked healthy, and had a good overview.
Take care, and have a great weekend!

Irma said...

Hi Eileen,
What beautiful photos and collages you have made from your trip to Kauai, Hawaii.
I enjoyed it.
Would you mind posting my link??
I wish you a very nice weekend.
Greetings Irma

rupam sarma said...

Hello, Loved the post and thanks for sharing awesome pics.
Happy Weekend

chica said...

Que boa viagem deve ter sido!
Lindo mosaico com pedacinhos lindos!
Adorei ver a tartaruga e o galo!
beijos, ótimo fim de semana! chica

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Did you make an effort to see some of the endemic birds, especially the fabulous Hawaiian honeycreepers? The litany of extinctions in the Hawaiian Islands is shameful.

Bill said...

Beautiful photos from your trip. The Red-crested Cardinal is a beauty. Thanks for hosting and have great weekend.

Tom said...

...I'm glad that you enjoyed Kauai and Poipu Beach, we were there 30 years ago. Thanks for hosting, Eileen.

John's Island said...

Hi Eileen, I am so happy for you that you took this trip to Hawaii! A wonderful trip indeed. I love it that you took so many photos. And, I love it that you’re sharing many of them with us. In today’s post I’m most fascinated with your capture of the Red-Crested Cardinal. Would sure like to add that one to my lifer list. Thank you for sharing and hosting. Also, thank you for your kind comment on my blog post I’m linking up today. Have a happy weekend! John

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
My word, how wonderful to making such a trip... thank you for sharing the trip with us! YAM xx

Jenn Jilks said...

THAT"s where you were! You did well. Isn't that fun. Thanks for hosting.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mae! I wish I had more time to looks for the birds.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Nancy! The Cardinal was new for me, very pretty bird.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Soma! Yes, it was fun going back. It is a beautiful place to visit.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment and visit. Yes, they are many of the Asian birds in Hawaii.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Margaret! I enjoyed the birds of Kauai!
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jean! It was a fabulous time!
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marit! The cats did look healthy, someone is taking care of the kitties.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Chica! I loved seeing the turtle on the beach.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you David! I tried to see as many birds as I could during our visit. They were not all willing to pose for a photo.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

Great scenes and birds. I have only gone there once and so enjoyed it. Welcome back (or Aloha!).

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tom! The island has changed over the last 32 years we were there. Much more crowded and too much traffic. Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you John, for the comment and link! The Cardinal was a lifer for me, it is a beauty!
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you YAM! It was a wonderful trip!
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jenn! Hubby and I always have fun on our trips.
Take care, have a great weekend.

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Glad you enjoyed your holiday, Eileen! Looks as though you enjoyed everything immensely. Glad to see you lovely photos and travel with you vicariously!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ken! We had a great week in Kauai, it is always nice to come home. Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Nick! Yes, we enjoyed our week in Kauai! Take care, have a great weekend.

Jeanie said...

What a fabulous trip, Eileen! And how fun to see some different birds, too. Love the outdoor lobby and cat and the wonderful turtle!

Phil Slade said...

You had a great trip Eileen. I enjoyed it too. The cardinal is very beautiful and wonderful colouration. Thanks for sharing your trip and of course allowing me to link up this weekend.

Marie Smith said...

Such beautiful scenes and critters. The Golden Plover is a beauty and my favourite, the turtle is a big one! Have a great weekend, Eileen.

Barbara Rogers said...

So happy that you all got a vacation in Hawaii! These are great photos (many lifers for you!) Thanks for this meme. And thanks for your comments on my blogs.

Teresa said...

Se ve precioso, me encantaría visitarlo. Me alegra que hayas disfrutado de tus vacaciones. Besos.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jeanie! It was a fabulous trip! Take care, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Phil, I appreciate your comment and link. We had a fun trip, lots to see and do. Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marie! I was happy to see the Golden Plover, it is a beauty! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Barbara! I appreciate your visit and comments. Take care, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Teresa! Take care, have a happy weekend!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

What a fabulous place to go! I love that big sea turtle and it's fun to see so many different birds! I know you're enjoying going through your photos now. Happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank Diane! It is a fabulous place to visit. Take care, have a great weekend.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

But did you see any of the fabled endemics? I understand that it's not always easy to photograph birds, but some of the native species are not that hard to find with minimum effort.

eileeninmd said...

I do think I saw a few of the Kauai Endemic birds, I will have some in future post.

Lea said...

Great photos! Beautiful Dove, and I love the colorful Rooster strutting around.
Thanks for your comment on my blog!
Have a wonderful weekend!

Marco Luijken said...

Hello Eileen,
Very nice pictures in that collage. So nice!!
And wonderful to see all these special birds.

Many greetings,
Marco

Debbie said...

WOW!!! what a great place for a critter lover like yourself. the cardinal was such a treat to see...but the sea turtle stole the show for me. i do not have any critters to share this week but i enjoyed seeing yours!!!

Amila said...

The hotel you stayed sounds beautiful and I like these pictures. Beautiful bird pictures too..

Judy Biggerstaff said...

Love the red-crested cardinal! I have never seen one in my area so thanks for sharing.

Cloudia said...

So delighted that you had a wonderful time in the islands! I have only been to kauai once and it is lovely. Coincidentally, I'm sharing a red-crested Cardinal today, myself and a cat!

RedPat said...

It is nice to get away and you saw great birds. Thanks for hosting us and for all your nice comments Eileen.

Red said...

Yes, many different bird species on the island. I found the cats very creepy.

Breathtaking said...

Hello Eileen :=)
Your photos of beautiful sunsets, palm trees, and the birds you saw, especially the Red-crested Cardinal, as well as that fabulous large Green Turtle are all wonderful sightings and photos. Glad you got a few lifers too, and I'm glad you enjoyed your get away.

Thank you for hosting Eileen and All the Best.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Lea! Take care, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Marco, thank you for the visit and comment. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Debbie! I hope you are relaxing and healing. Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Amila! Take care, enjoy your weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Judy! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Cloudia! I loved seeing the Red-crested Cardinal and I enjoyed your photos too. Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you RedPat! Take care, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Red! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sonjia! I was thrilled seeing the Green Sea turtle and the Red-crested Cardinal. Take care, have a great weekend.

bread&salt said...

Beautiful and very colorful sceneries from your trip. Zebra Dove looks very diffetent and cute. Thanks for the colorful post. Greetings.

Lydia C. Lee said...

Isn't Kauai just beatuiful - the Napali coast is breath-taking. I loved our time In Hawaii. Such great people and an abundance of wild animals (sea creatures, I guess.) That is a gorgeous turtle!!

roentare said...

Thank you for hosting this wonderful event. Love the various types of birds in the post

William Kendall said...

The cardinal is quite colourful.

carol l mckenna said...

Lovely series of photos and what a fascinating place ~ sunsets, feathered friends and great Green turtle just to recall a few ~ always wonderful photography on your blog ~ xo

Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

HappyK said...

Favorite is of the rooster. :)

ellen b. said...

How nice to return to your favorite spot. Looks lovely with some fun and interesting critters, too. Glad you could enjoy your time there!

DeniseinVA said...

It is always fun to go to a different area and see all the interesting birds and other critters we wouldn't get to see in our neighborhood. Looks like a beautiful place and once again I enjoyed all the photos. Thanks Eileen and have a great weekend!

diane b said...

Oh lucky you a holiday in Hawaii. The scenery is lovely and so too the critters except for the minor birds. They are so aggressive and drive other birds away.

Linda said...

Lovely views at the hotel! The Red-crested Cardinal is a fantastic looking bird.

Anni said...

What a glorious trip of lifers!!!! Extraordinary.

Hey, thanks for taking time from your day to add your link ...happy birding

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Lydia! Yes, hubby and I loved Kauai and the Napali coastline is gorgeous. It was neat seeing the large turtle resting on the beach. Take care, have a great day and happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the link, comment and visit. Take care, have a great day and happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Carol! I appreciate the link and comment. Take care, have a great day and happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen! Take care, have a great day and happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ellen! Take care, have a great day and happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Denise! Kauai is beautiful! Take care, have a great day and happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Diane! The scenery is Kauai is beautiful. Take care, have a great day and happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda! The Red-crested Cardinal is a beauty! Take care, have a great day and happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Anni! Happy birding to you! Take care, have a great day and happy new week!

Bob Bushell said...

Brilliant images Eileen, I love the Chickens, ha ha ha.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Bob! I enjoyed seeing the chickens too. Have a great weekend.

Lowcarb team member said...

Hello Eileen
So pleased to read you were able to get away to Hawaii.
I did enjoy seeing your photographs, the roosters are very colourful.

Have a good new week.

All the best Jan

stardust said...

What a lovely vacation at Hawaii islands! I also travelled there about forty years ago. The mosaic shows how fabulous the places are. The Rooster looks like having the same-colored splendid cockscomb with the red flowers behind him.

Yoko

eileeninmd said...

Thank you William! Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jan! Take care, enjoy your new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Yoko! Hawaii is a beautiful place to visit. The roosters were colorful. Take care, have a great day and happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the visit and comment! Take care, have a great day and happy new week!

Rainbow Evening said...

I never seen Red-crested Cardinals... such a beautiful bird.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment. Take care, enjoy your day and week ahead.

Crafty Green Poet said...

Lovely photos! The zebra dove and red crested cardinal are very pretty birds

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Juliet! The Red-crested Cardinal is a beauty! Have a great day and happy week ahead.

Sondra said...

Lovely Hawaiian memories...

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sondra! I hope you are doing well. Take care, have a great week!

Tanza Erlambang said...

yes, rooster looks so beautiful

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tanza! Have a great day!

Veronica Lee said...

Love the gorgeous photos from your vacation.
That Zebra Dove is a stunner!

Hugs and blessings, Eileen 💐

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Veronica! Take care, enjoy your day!

Laura. M said...

Preciosas vacaciones, con unas fantásticas fotos para recordarlas. Soñemos amiga . Gracias.
Buen jueves Eileen.
Un abrazo.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Laura! I appreciate your visit and comment. Take care, enjoy your day!

Ana Freire said...

As imagens estão extraordinárias, Eileen! Já estou ansiando pela próxima série!
Grata por esta partilha tão especial, que me faz viajar também, por este destino encantador, através dos seus olhares!
Beijinhos! Bom fim de semana!
Ana

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ana! Have a happy weekend!

This N That said...

I just checked in to see if you were blogging again..Looks like you are doing Saturday Critters again..Sorry I have missed them..I no longer get your posts in my email along with several others...Frustrating...Hard to depend on my brain...

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Missy, I appreciate your visit and the comment. Happy Easter, have a great weekend.

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