Saturday, February 18, 2023

Saturday's Critters # 479

 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!

These photos are all from my neighborhood which backs up to the Prettyboy Reservoir Watershed. Hubby and I made repeated visits to try and see the Golden Eagle. Just a short drive minutes from our house, we could visit early in the morning and go back later after lunch. You will see below, my persistence finally paid off.


1. Jan 29th,   These are all images from my repeated visits to where the Golden Eagle was being seen at our lake, the Prettyboy Reservoir.  

Click on images for better viewing!





2. The Ring-necked Ducks joined the party with the Common Mergansers and the Canada Geese near the boat dock. 





3. We know of at least 2 Bald Eagle nests in this area, so seeing a Bald Eagle in our neighborhood is a common sight. Below are a Bald Eagle and a juvenile Bald Eagle posed in the same tree on the same day. 





4. This Bald Eagle below was seen in the same area where we finally saw the Golden Eagle.  





5. Various birders posted on Ebird that there were 150 or more Ring-necked Ducks being seen near the boat dock. We saw a big group but I did not count them and I could not fit them all in one photo. 





6. Jan 30th, I feel like i should have drum roll happening here. After so many tries, I finally saw the Golden Eagle. The Golden Eagle is a lifer for me,  number 503 on my life list. Thankfully some photographers were there and showed us exactly where the Golden Eagle was perched high in a tree top. 





7. The Golden Eagle is dark brown with a golden brown plumage on their nape. You can see the golden plumage in my photos above, the head and back of the neck area. Their tails also have some white, you can see the white tail feathers above in the middle of the bottom row. 





8. The Golden Eagle stayed in this spot during the time of our visit. It walked along the branch and stopped to scratch.  




9. Feb 6th I have some of my back yard birds, they enjoy coming to the deck for some peanuts. Male and female Downy Woodpeckers, American Robin, Blue Jay, Red-bellied Woodpecker with a male Cardinal and a Tufted Titmouse. 







10. Hubby and I took a walk on the Mary Ann Furnace trail at Codorus State Park near Hanover Pa. As soon as I parked the car we saw a Belted Kingfisher from the car window, others birds we saw and heard were the Carolina Chickadees, Cardinals, Gulls, Killdeer, Robins and the Titmouse. 






I am a happy birder being able to see the Golden Eagle, a nice way to end the month of January.  

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! Also, I am also linking up to Heidrun's Mosaic Monday  I hope you can stop by and visit Heidrun and check out the Mosaic Monday post.  

115 comments:

Shiju Sugunan said...

Congratulations for getting the lifer after persistent tries. Awesome captures of the handsome bird!

magiceye said...

Good to see you finally managed to capture the Golden Eagle! Have a super weekend!

Lea said...

Eagles! Wonderful!
Have a great weekend!

Mae Travels said...

Congratulations on seeing the new bird, and it's really a good one! Your photos of it are impressive. And thanks for hosting Saturday Critters.

best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

roentare said...

Golden eagle looks majestic and golden! So good you can spot it with your camera!

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
More visual delights, you bring us, Eileen! The Golden Eagle is, of course, magnificent... but then when the eye falls upon those little jewels in your back yard, one cannot help but be filled with awe at the Jay, the Cardinal, the Robin... YAM xx

rupam sarma said...

Hope you are doing fine. Great post and photos.
Thanks a lot for hosting. Happy Weekend.

Irma said...

Hi Eileen,
How wonderful that you did see the golden eagle, you were able to take beautiful pictures of it.
A bald eagle is a normal phenomenon in your area, not at all with us, I think there are five pairs breeding in the whole of the Netherlands.
I also find the Male and female false woodpeckers, American robin, blue jay, red-bellied woodpecker with a male cardinal and a crested tit really beautifully photographed.
Would you mind posting my link?
I wish you a very nice weekend.
Greetings Irma

italiafinlandia said...

How nice you could photograph and watch the beautiful Golden Eagle!
A pretty critter indeed. Thanks for sharing.
I love to see photos of the Bald Eagle too.
Happy weekend and happy captures! 🦅

John's Island said...

Hi Eileen, Congratulations on seeing the Golden Eagle and adding #503 to your life list. Love the Golden Eagle collage. Wow, images #7 and #8, great shots. Look at those talons! A special Saturday’s Critters indeed. Thank you for sharing and hosting. Wishing you a happy weekend! John

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,
Beautiful photos. The Golden Eagle is very pretty. They are so majestic.
Take care, and have a great weekend!

Breathtaking said...

Hello Eileen :=) Lovely nature photos taken at the Prettyboy Reservoir. I'm so pleased for you Eileen that you finally saw and photographed the Golden Eagle. Congratulations are in order for your lifer, and all the great shots you took. Nice one of the white tail feathers. I also enjoyed seeing your many back yard birds, and the Belted Kingfisher.
Have a great weekend, and thank you so much for hosting.
All the best.

chica said...

Tanta beleza que encontras por lá e sempre patos, águias de cabeça dourada, tantos mais. Muito lindo de ver. Imagino ao vivo a cada passeio. Coisa boa! Lindo fim de semana, beijos, chica

Caroline said...

Beautiful photos of different birds Eileen, so many birds. Have a nice weekend !

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

The Golden Eagle was a great find! Prettyboy Reservoir has been very productive. I assume there have been none or very few past visits by a Golden Eagle.

Rostrose said...

Oh Eileen, I'm so happy for you that it finally worked out and you were able to see the Golden Eagle with your own eyes. Such a splendid specimen, beautiful! Then you get the drum roll from me 🥁 - TATATATA - with fanfare!!
But there were also other beautiful bird sightings, so much great nature, wonderful!
Have a nice weekend and all the best from Austria!
Traude
❤️
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2023/02/costa-rica-6-kapitel-tortuguero.html

Bill said...

Beautiful photos of a variety of birds. Love the Golden Eagle, what a great sighting. Have a wonderful weekend.

Tom said...

...Eileen see these eagles made my day, thanks. Enjoy your weekend.

Angie's Recipes said...

I have never seen a golden eagle...they look beautiful!

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Lovely photos of these magnificent eagles, Eileen! Thanks fro hosting and have a great new week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the link and comment. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the link and comment. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Lea, for the link and comment. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mae, for the link and comment. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the link and comment. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you YAM, for the link and comment. I do enjoy my birdwatching. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the link and comment. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Irma, for the link and comment. I was very happy to see the Golden Eagle. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Luisella, for the visit and comment. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you John, for the link and comment. Those talons look giant sized. I am always happy to see a new to me bird. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marit, for the visit and comment. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sonjia, for the link and comment. The Golden Eagle is a beauty! It gets harder to find life birds, I have to do more traveling. Have a great weekend!

Jenn Jilks said...

You must have been so excited! I saw a red-winged blackbird yesterday. A sure sign of spring.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Chica, for the comment. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Caroline, for the link and comment. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ken, for the link and comment. It seems the more I get out around the lake the more we see. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Traude, for the link and comment. I was so happy to finally see the Golden Eagle. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Bill, for the link and comment. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tom, for the link and comment. Seeing the Eagle made my day too. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Angie, for the visit and comment. Have a great weekend!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

WOWZA!!! A Golden Eagle...close to your house! That deserves a drum roll! I didn't even think that was possible but what a beauty. I got to see one in Alaska years ago and it was quite a sight...so huge! I know you are thrilled. Send him down here so that I can see him too! lol Hugs!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Nick, for the visit and comment. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jenn, for the visit and comment. I was a happy birder, seeing the Golden Eagle. Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Diane, for the visit and comment. The Golden Eagles are occasional visitors to Maryland, I was thrilled to see it so close to home. Have a great weekend!

William Kendall said...

That eagle is a marvel.

Debbie said...

what a thrill to see both a bald eagle...and for the win, a golden eagle!! i am not surprised that you are a happy birder, your pictures are awesome!! the best thing you can do while out birding, is talking with other birders! have a great weekend eileen, and many thanks for hosting!!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you William! Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Debbie! I appreciate the comment and link! We have come across many talkative birders, it is a subject we like talking about, lol. Have a great weekend.

ellen b. said...

That Golden Eagle is something else. Happy for you that you saw it and got such a great photo of it. So majestic. Loved seeing all the birds in your post today. Hope you are having a nice weekend.

Dawn said...

Wow such amazing photos, it's our first time stopping by as we check out new blogs after having had a long break from blogging, hope it's ok to join in with your Saturday Critters xxx

Cloudia said...

Congratulations on 503! What a striking bird!

RedPat said...

Hurray for you Eileen! You deserve to be thrilled with finally seeing the Golden Eagle.

carol l mckenna said...

How wonderful to have the eagles so close ~ Wow! and awesome photos of our 'feathered friends.' ~

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

Marie Smith said...

That Golden Eagle is a great find, Eileen! I can understand the thrill of seeing it!

HappyK said...

The red cardinal sure does pop out!!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Congratulations on spotting the golden eagle. I think I saw one years ago on the Sandia Peak Tramway near Albuquerque. The operator of the tram pointed out a big bird soaring nearby and said it was a golden eagle. I took his word for it.

Dawn said...

What a fantastic blog hop this is, I'm only half way through all the linkies but absolutely loving seeing everyone's posts and photos, as well as following as many as I can, after a particularly tough week it's been great to immerse my self into the world of nature's photography this evening, thank you so much for hosting xxx

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ellen! I was happy to finally see the Golden Eagle. Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Dawn, I appreciate your link and for the visit. You are welcome to join in with my critter party anytime. Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Cloudia! It is hard finding new birds lately. Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Redpat! I am happy to have seen the Golden Eagle, it is a beauty! Have a happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marie! It was a thrill seeing the Golden Eagle. Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen! The Cardinal is a pretty bright red. Have a happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Yogi! The Golden Eagles are more common to see in the western USA. Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks again, Dawn! I appreciate the comment and your critter link. Have a great new week!

Lowcarb team member said...

Hello Eileen
I am doing a happy dance for you :)
So pleased that your persistence paid off, it was lovely to see your photographs of the Golden Eagle, a magnificent bird.

I also enjoyed seeing your backyard birds, especially the American Robin.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and have a good new week.

All the best Jan

Lydia C. Lee said...

The red of the cardinal and the blue of the jay are just amazing. So bright amongst the brown!!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jan! The Golden Eagle was a treat to see, I am glad I did not give up. Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Lydia! The Cardinals and Jays are pretty birds. Have a great new week!

Teresa said...

Te han quedado unas fotografías preciosas, me encanta el águila. Besos.

DeniseinVA said...

Amazing photos Eileen and glad you persisted. That eagle is a sight to see. Have a great weekend!

Linda said...

How exciting to see a golden eagle!

Anni said...

We had golden eagles nesting each year in the foothills where we lived in Colorado! I envy your sighting.
Have a super week ahead, and thanks for sharing your post & photo(s) with us at IRBB!

Rajani Rehana said...

Beautiful post

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Teresa, I appreciate your comment. Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Denise! The Golden Eagle was a treat to see! Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda! I was exciting to see the Golden Eagle. Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Anni! Seeing the Golden Eagle was a thrill for me, they are not often seen in my neighborhood. Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

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

Jeevan said...

I'm glad you could see the majestic bird of prey at last, and it's worth the wait!! Excellent capture of the golden eagle in different poses and other birds, too! Have a great week ahead

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jeevan! It was really was a treat to see this bird. Have a great new week!

Majo Dutra said...

Dear Eileen congratulations on finally finding the golden eagle, it really is an admirable critter!
All your photos are special and very exotic to me. I am given the privilege of admiring a bit of Maryland.
In Portugal, the beautiful and lovely camellias have already been born.
I will be away for a brief break. All good for you both.
~~~~~~~

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment and visit. Take care, enjoy your break! Have a great new week!

Sondra said...

success....thats great

baili said...

Thank you for brightened my day with stunning feathery beauties dear Eileen!
Visiting your place makes me see many varieties of beautiful birds which fiil my heart with joy always :)
Glad you found the eagle. What a marvelous creature wow!
Water birds look so delightful as well
And the collection of tiny pretty colorful birds is amazing.
So enjoyed thanks.
Hugs and blessings

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sondra! Yes, I am happy! Take care, have a great week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Baili! I appreciate your visit and comment. Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Carol, I appreciate your link and comments. Have a great day and happy new week!

Rainbow Evening said...

lovely Golden Eagle.... I never seen in nature.....

Sharon Wagner said...

Being a happy birder is a feather in your cap!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Golden eagles are a thrill to see! They nest in the red rocks along the Colorado front range and are often mistaken for hawks.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

I can only imagine how thrilled you must have been to see that beautiful Golden Eagle! He's a beauty and incredible how he posed for you. Loved following your birding hikes as always (and I'd be thrilled with any or all of your sightings!). Thank you for all you do for all of us.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment and visit. Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sharon, for the comment and visit. Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Pat, for the comment and visit. Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sallie. The Golden Eagle is a beauty! Have a great new week!

Jeanie said...

I always love your critter pix -- and you have some good ones this week! Happy week to you!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Jeanie! I love the critters! Have a wonderful day and week ahead.

Tanza Erlambang said...

we have Chickadees in our areas....
love their sounds...

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tanza! The chickadees are adorable, love their sounds too. Have a great day and week ahead.

Ana Mínguez Corella said...

Hi Eileen... Very nice shots and birds... Have a nice day

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ana! I appreciate the visit and comment. Have a great day and happy week ahead.

handmade by amalia said...

I adore ducks. Great photos.
Amalia
xo

eileeninmd said...

Thanks for the comment Amalia! Have a great day!

EricaSta said...

Yes, watching the different Eagles are fascinating. And I`m very glad for you, that you can make such wonderful captures to show us here.

We, the husband and myself looking out on our terace and see some European Robins, Blackbirds and a dove...

Thank you being part at
MosaicMonday

Have a wonderful week. Hugs by Heidrun

Veronica Lee said...

The Golden Eagle is magnificent.
I am so delighted you were able to photograph it.

Hugs and blessings, Eileen.

Angie said...

Eileen - so happy for you that you added the Golden Eagle to your lifer list. They are truly majestic birds, and I would never have imagined they could be bigger than a Golden until I saw a picture of them side by side! Have a super weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much Heidrun! Birdwatching is one of my simple pleasures. Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Veronica! I appreciate the comment and visit. Have a wonderful weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Angie! The Eagles are a treat to see, so majestic. Have a wonderful weekend!

Laura. M said...

Gran paseo. Me gustó el águila real.
Buen fin de semana Eileen. Gracias.
Un abrazo.

eileeninmd said...

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

Ana Freire said...

Como sempre um leque variado de imagens de excelência, Eileen!
Adorei ver as imagens da Águia Americana e da Águia Dourada, com imensos detalhes!
O Reservatório fervilhando vida, dá gosto ver, com tantas espécies diferentes! E calculo que só aumente o movimento, com a chegada da Primavera...
Beijinhos! Feliz semana para todos!
Ana

eileeninmd said...

Thank You Ana! Your comment and visit are appreciated! Enjoy your day!

Rose said...

How awesome to see a Golden Eagle!

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