Saturday, October 22, 2022

Saturday's Critters # 462

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!

Kauai was our first big trip since Iceland in 2019,  after 2 years of avoiding Covid and Grand-dog sitting for 8 months. I am breaking down my trip photos, I have SO many to share.  Every day of our trip started out with watching the sunrise in front of our hotel. 


Click on photos for better viewing. 



The rest of the day was driving to various spots to snorkel, sightsee and bird watching. 


1. Me and my shadow, views of the beach at Lawai, Zebra Dove, White-tailed Tropicbirds at Wailua Waterfalls, chickens, Hawaiian Stilts. 




2. The Zebra Doves are pretty, A common bird seen on the island.




3. Chickens are everywhere in Kauai. 




4. Wailua Waterfalls




5. The White-tailed Tropicbirds were flying around the cliffs at the Wailua Waterfalls, they are beautiful birds but hard to capture in flight. 




6. Menehune Fish Pond overlook




7. A good distance away at the Menehune Fish Pond I was able to find the Hawaiian Stilts. 





8. The Cattle Egrets are seen all around the island, usually I saw them along the road while driving. 




Stayed tuned, lots more Kauai photos to come, I hope you enjoyed this post.


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.



Here is my linky:


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!

124 comments:

Mae Travels said...

Birding in Hawaii is full of surprises, but also sad because of the species that have gone extinct are are very threatened. Your photos are great.

I appreciate your sponsoring this fun critter event.

best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

Cloudia said...

So very glad you enjoyed your time in the islands. Eileen

Nancy Chan said...

Beautiful sunrise. Here where I am staying, we can still see chickens, Zebra Dove and egrets. Nice waterfall and fish pond. Enjoy your weekend.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

What a fantastic view to wake up tpo every morning on this trip and such a beautiful place and certainly plenty of birds to see. Thanks for hosting and commenting Eileen. have a great week ahead.

italiafinlandia said...

I surely enjoy seeing the new birds in your post. The Stilt look just very close to his far relative who lives in Italy.
Very nice indeed.
Happy weekend to you!

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,
Beautiful photos! The Zebra Dove is very pretty. Lovely waterfalls and view from the Fish Pond. Nature is fantastic!
Take care, and enjoy your weekend!

Irma said...

Hi Eileen,
These are beautiful photos and collages.
The sunrise is really amazing.
The chicken with the little chickens is endearing.
Would you mind posting my link?
I wish you a very nice weekend.
Greetings Irma

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Oh you had me at the sunrise!!! Paradise... YAM xx

Tom said...

...thanks Eileen for sharing these Hawaiian scenes, you made me homesick. Have a wonderful weekend.

chica said...

Deslumbrantes as tuas fotos! Lugar encantador que adorei ver! Obrigadão! beijos,chica

David M. Gascoigne, said...

I have no doubt that you had a great time in Hawaii, especially following the restrictions due to COVID. It's always good to get away.

MadSnapper said...

some how I missed that you had gone to Hawaii, must have been in my 10 days off. wow and wow, one for going there, the other for the photos and I am sure you have tons of them. sunrise to chickens. love it

Bill said...

Great photos of all the birds and the scenery is beautiful. Enjoy your day and weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mae! I was happy to see the birds in Hawaii.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank Cloudia! Hubby and I really did enjoy our trip! Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Nancy! The chickens seem to be everywhere!
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Luisella! The Hawaiian Stilts are similar to our Black-necked Stilt.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marit! Nature is fantastic in Hawaii.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Irma! The chicks were so sweet!
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tom! Time for a trip to Maui?
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you David! It feels good to travel now, we do still take precautions and have had our 3rd booster.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sandra! Hubby and I missed our traveling, it felt good to go somewhere.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Bill! The scenery is Kauai is beautiful.
Take care, have a great weekend.

William Kendall said...

Beautiful shots, Eileen!

Lea said...

Great critter photos, and I love the sunrise photo and the fish pond overlook photo, too!
Have a blessed day!

Jenn Jilks said...

Lovely scenes, lovely critters, you have the best adventures! Thanks for hosting.

Sandi said...

Love that sunrise!

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jenn! Since retiring hubby and i are enjoying our travels.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

Angie's Recipes said...

What an amazing view to wake up to!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Angie, I appreciate the comment and visit. Have a happy weekend!

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Lovely shots, Eileen! Looks like you had a wonderful time. Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Nick! Enjoy your day, have a great new week!

orchid0324 said...

Dearest Eileen; Thank you so much for the sweet comment. I've just finished writing new blog post. I promise to visit you tomorrow. Lots of Love; Miyako

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Miyako! i always appreciate your links and comments. Take care, have a great new week!

NatureFootstep said...

so many gorgeous birds. One I really miss from the travels is the Stilts. Love them.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Monica! I love the cute Stilts too, I missed them this past summer. Take care, enjoy your weekend!

Barbara Rogers said...

Such a wonderful place, and I am sure you enjoyed taking lots of photos! Thanks for your comments on my blogs so often!

Penelope Notes said...

Seeing chickens roam freely when they are so often cramped in cages is a lovely sight. Also, nice to see you roam a bit on a lovely and well-deserved holiday. :)

Phil Slade said...

That seems to be a wonderful place to visit Eileen. Great sunrises, exotic birds and something new everyday. I think I will put it on my bucket list. Thanks for the link today and have a super week ahead.

Red said...

I like your post as it brings back memories of my times visiting Hawaii.

carol l mckenna said...

Wow! ~ What an adventure and such wonderful photographs ~ Xo

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

Marie Smith said...

What a lovely trip. I love how you notice the birds wherever you go. I look forward to more avian sights and Hawaii in general.

Debbie said...

a beautiful place, the zebra dove is so pretty. how fun to see you and your shadow again!! have a great weekend, many thanks for hosting!!!

Amila said...

wow! The sunrise is amazing. You are lucky to watch the sunrise everyday during the holiday. Beautiful views and birds. The waterfall looks wonderful.
Have a great weekend!

Breathtaking said...

Hello Eileen :=)

What a spectacular sunrise, and to be able to watch a sunrise like that every morning must have been really special. Great to see the Kauai wildlife, from chicks. to stilts, Zebra doves, and the more familiar Cattle egrets. Lovely views of the fishpond and the Wallua waterfalls and even some coastal shots are all enjoyable to see.
Have a great weekend Eileen and thank you for hosting.
All the best

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment and visit. The chickens seemed happy to be able to roam free.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Phil! It is a wonderful place to visit.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marie! I do have more Kauai birds to share.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Debbie! The shadows are fun!
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

rupam sarma said...

Glad to read about your Hawaii trip, Amazing photos.
Greetings from India, Thanks for hosting

Bob Bushell said...

Brava Eileen, beautiful Hawaiian Stilts image, and I love the Chickens.

RedPat said...

How nice to get away after the last 2 years. You saw a nice variety of birds, Eileen.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sonjia! I really enjoyed the Kauai wildlife and the beautiful views.
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 Bob!
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you RedPat! It is always nice to get away!
Take care, have a great weekend.

Jo said...

Dear Eileen, what beautiful images of your trip to Kauai. I love the zebra doves and Haiwaiin Stilts. Amanzing to see cattle egret and chickens together. Your sunrise photo is beautiful. Thank you for hosting this meme. And thank you for your visitis to my blog. I have linked up today. Jo

Teresa said...

Yo siempre disfruto con tus reportajes, me encantan. Un abrazo.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jo! I was very happy seeing all the different birds in Kauai! I appreciate your link and comment. Take care, have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Teresa! Have a happy weekend!

roentare said...

Thanks for hosting. It is giving me a purpose when I venture out for photography

HappyK said...

Wow what a beautiful place. Loved all the critter pictures. What a beautiful sight to wake up to!!

21 Wits said...

Hello Eileen, what lovely photos and please do keep them coming, it's such a lovely place and their flowers and critters are always delightful to see! Take care.

Linda said...

Wow, what a sunrise!

Linda said...

Oops, looks like I posted my link twice. I am sorry.

Anni said...

Once again, extraordinary images. I've not heard of a zebra dove!!
You linking in this week at I'd Rather B Birdin' is much appreciated!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for linking up, finding the critters on your outings. Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen! Have a great day and happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen! I appreciate your kind words. Enjoy your day and have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

No problem, I was able to delete the post. Enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Anni! Have a great day and happy new week!

Jeevan said...

I am my first time seeing and hearing the bird Zebra dove! From what I know about Hawaii is heaven. I hope you had the immense pleasure of visiting the islands. Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jeevan! The Dove is pretty and Hawaii is a beautiful place to visit. Have a great new week!

Caroline said...

Beautiful photos. I like the landscape. And the birds of course. Happy sunday. Greetings Caroline

Sondra said...

so many wonderful memories of the great birds you saw,,,

EricaSta said...

The Landscapes of Hawaii are such fantastic places. I wished, I could be there.... Never seen befor a Zebra Dove.

Thank you for sharing, Eileen and your nice comment. You know meanwhile, I must write on the PC to answer.

Have a wonderful week.

Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira said...

Gostei de ver estas belas fotografias.
Um abraço e bom Domingo.

Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

Lovely collection of images. I especially liked the Fish Pond landscape.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Caroline! Have a great new week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sondra! Take care, I wish you a great week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Heidrun! Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ken! The views in Kauai were beautiful. Enjoy your day, have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you,I appreciate your comment. Take care, enjoy your day and happy new week!

Stefania said...

Le tue fotografie sono sempre bellissime

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

It looks like you had a great time. We toured Hawaii on a cruise several years ago and although we loved it we are going to fly and stay somewhere next time in order to get some more in depth experience where you don't have to worry about getting back to the ship.

Lowcarb team member said...

Hello Eileen
Lovely photographs from Kauai.
So pleased you were able to get-away for a break.

Have a lovely new week

All the best Jan

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Stefania! Have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Alan! Cruises are nice but you see so much more when you spend time in one place, especially Hawaii. Have a great week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jan! Enjoy your day, have a great new week!

Tanza Erlambang said...

interesting photos of chickens...love it

Jeanie said...

I've never seen a Zebra dove. That's lovely. And three cheers for time away -- especially in a lovely spot like Kauai!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Hi Eileen! The waterfalls are gorgeous! It looks so lush and peaceful.. My daughter visited Hawaii's Big Island and she said there were so many chickens roaming free in the area where she stayed. Have a wonderful week! Hugs, Pat

Soma @ InkTorrents.com said...

Beautiful photos and that sunrise is gorgeous!! Have a great week.

-Soma

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tanza! Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jeanie! The dove is sweet! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Pat! The chickens were fun, all different sizes running around the island. Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Soma! Take care, enjoy your day!

Veronica Lee said...

I enjoyed the beautiful photos and collages.
Looks like you had an amazing time in Hawaii.

Hugs and blessings 💐

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Veronica! Have a wonderful day!

Sharon Wagner said...

I loved Kauai so much. The chickens, the canyon and the beauty. Oh my. Have a critterful day!

Rainbow Evening said...

yes, Zebra Doves looks so pretty...
I never seen in nature

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sharon! I appreciate the link and comment. Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much for the comment! Have a great day!

DeniseinVA said...

Great post Eileen, so many interesting sights. I love the chickens and have always enjoyed them. Enjoy the rest of your week, and thank you for all the lovely posts you share.

eileeninmd said...

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

handmade by amalia said...

Really interesting photos this week, Eileen, I enjoyed my visit.
Amalia
xo

eileeninmd said...

Thanks for the visit and comment Amalia! Take care, enjoy your day!

bread&salt said...

Really beautiful shots Dear friend! And glad to hear that you enjoyed your time in that beautiful places (islands). Have a wonderful weekend

GreenComotion said...

Good to come by this blog again :)

Ana Freire said...

Mais uma vez, estou maravilhada a apreciar a suas belíssimas imagens, que nos desvendam os encantos do Havai, e das suas espécies... e as paisagens... são de suster a respiração!
Grata por tão deslumbrante partilha! E já estou na expetativa das próximas séries de imagens!
Um beijinho! Feliz semana!
Ana

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you, I am so happy to see you visit, comment and to see your blog. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

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

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