Saturday, March 25, 2023

Saturday's Critters # 484

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!

More from Puerto Vallarta Mexico on March 6th, these images are from a tour of the city area and the Malecon walkway near the waterfront. Below you will see I am sharing some critter statues from Puerto Vallarta. 


1. Mosaic below is from our walk near the waterfront, on the Malecon walkway, the various sculptures and the nearby Cathedral. 




2. The sculpture of the rider on the Seahorse.





3. I love this dolphin sculpture. 





4. Tropical Kingbirds are seen all over the place. 





5. Brown Pelicans are another common bird we saw in Puerto Vallarta. 





6. A horse was outside a Coffee Factory we visited. 





7. The dog was hanging around outside too. 





8. Along with all the sculptures on the Malecon, we found these Rocking Horses. 




Our guide and tour was through Puerto Vallarta Discovery, he was a great guide and I was happy to hear that he and his wife and her family have land and built nest boxes set high in trees to help the Military Macaws. 

"It's never too late to start birding."

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. 

102 comments:

Mae Travels said...

Beautiful photos —. especially the birds. Thanks for hosting Saturday’s Critters.

best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

Shiju Sugunan said...

The sculptures you captured and the bird sightings you photographed are truly magnificent.

William Kendall said...

That dog looks relaxed.

KB said...

Cute doggie. Thanks for hosting.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

The Dophins sculpture is gorgeous Eileen It has really captured the movement Dolphins make. Thanks for hosting and commenting. I hope you have a lovely week ahead.

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,
Beautiful photos and sculptures! I like the dolphin sculpture too. Very beautiful made.
Happy weekend!

Irma said...

Hello Eileen,
You have made a beautiful collage and photo.
Beautiful the statue of the seahorse and the dolphins, I love it.
The Tropical king bird is also really great to see.
I wish you a very nice weekend.
Greetings Irma

NatureFootstep said...

nice place but maybe too hot for me nowadays. So, good to see others. Living in a city I always miss the waterfrong. Thanks for sharing.

Breathtaking said...

Hello Eileen :=)
The statue of the Dolphins caught my eye straight away, it is lovely, but the crown shape image on top of the building is very attractive too, the dancing duo. and also the Seahorse with rider. The Tropical King Bird is beautiful, and you were fortunate to see it often. I think the cute dog wants a tummy rub:=) I'm glad the tethered horse had some shade, and the horses with bright painted saddles are fun rides for kids.
Have a lovely weekend, and thank you for hosting Eileen.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Margaret, for the link and comment. It was a beautiful statue of the dolphins.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marit,for the link this week and for the comment.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Irma, I appreciate your comment for linking up.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Monica, for the link and comment. I always enjoy walking along a waterfront.
Take care, have a great weekend.

chica said...

Que lindo passeio e fotos que mostraram muito bem! Adorei as esculturas! Perfeitas! A do cavalo marinho na praia,em Maceió, tinha uma igualzinha! Beleza! beijos,tudo de bom, lindo fim de semana, chica

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sonjia, for the link and comment. The dolphin statue looks so cute and playful.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Chica! I enjoyed seeing all these sculptures, it is a beautiful place for a walk. Have a wonderful weekend.

Lea said...

Beautiful!
Have a blessed day!

Bill said...

Love the friendly dog looking for a rub. :) Beautiful captures and sculptures. Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful weekend.

Jenn Jilks said...

You had an excellent adventure! Such a great selection, and COLOURS! I am happy for spring. Thanks for hosting.

Tom said...

...thanks Eileen for sharing these color scene from your trip. Take care and enjoy your weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Lea, I appreciate the link and comment.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Bill, the dog was a cutie!
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jenn, I always appreciate you linking up and for commenting.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Looks like a lovely place to visit, Eileen. Wonderful photos as usual! Thanks for hosting and have a great new week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Nick! It was a fun place to visit. Have a wonderful new week!

David M. Gascoigne, said...

I always find that there is a unique appeal to pelicans, perhaps because we don't see them often. Great shot of this individual on the water.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks David! The Pelicans are one of my many favorite birds. Have a great weekend.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Better late than never - am getting back on my routine after some lurgy or other! So I seem to have missed that you have had a holiday in the South for some sun, sea and culture! Wonderful... the sculptures are wonderful - but the birds are better! YAM xx

Angie's Recipes said...

Such a beautiful place! I like that dolphin sculpture too. Have a great weekend, Eileen!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Yam! It was a fun and quick trip to Mexico. The birds were wonderful too. Take care, enjoy your weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

italiafinlandia said...

Hello Eileen, the dolphin sculpture is beautiful indeed and the most attractive bird in this post is in my opinion the Brown pelican. I had never heard of this species before.
Very pretty and unique. Thanks for sharing.
All the best!

MadSnapper said...

my favorites in order that I love them, Dog, asking for a tummy rub, dancing loving dolphin family, Mexican dancers statue and the horse. all the photos are wonderful..

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Luisella! The dolphins and pelicans are my favorites too. Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sandra! The doggie was friendly, it was fun watching the real dolphins from the beach. Have a great weekend.

Barbara Rogers said...

Loved the statues! And little rocking horses for the smaller ones.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Barbara! I always appreciate your visits and comments. Have a happy weekend.

RedPat said...

Love that dolphin sculpture too, Eileen. And the cute dog.

HappyK said...

Great photos as usual. Loved the pelican.

Red said...

It's always interesting to go birding in a very different area. At home you know what's there. You just have to find them.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you RedPat! Take care, enjoy your weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen! Have a great weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Red, it is fun finding new birds in new places. Have a great weekend.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

What an interesting place to travel to and see the sights. Love that donkey and the dog! Enjoy your weekend!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

It looks like you had a fun trip and took lots of great photos.
Thank you for hosting.

ellen b. said...

Wonderful images from your trip. It looks so sunny and warm. Love the horse! Hope your weekend is going well.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Diane, for your link and comment.
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Alan, for the link and comment. It was a great trip!
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ellen! It was a sunny and warm vacation!
Take care, have a great weekend.

rupam sarma said...

Amazing place, Great pics. Thanks a lot for hosting. Greetings

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much for the link and comment. Have a great new week!

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

You produced pleasant memories of our stay in Puerto Vallarta. Our windows were over the beach and we loved the sound of crashing waves. Very nice statue of the dolphins. Nice flycatcher too.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ken! It was a great trip!
We enjoyed Puerto Vallarta, the water views are lovely! Have a happy weekend.

Marie Smith said...

What a lovely place for a stroll. The living critters and the sculptures fit well together.

A Bit of the Blarney said...

Lovely post. What a beautiful horse and the dog looks very playful. You're right the dolfins are beautiful. Looks like you had a wonderful time. Have a grand weekend! Cathy

21 Wits said...

Good morning Eileen, what glorious (no winter views) post you are delighting us with today. Adorable sweet critters, and that gorgeous blue throughout it's just the perfect way to begin my blogging today. Enjoy your weekend, and spring time moments.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marie! I enjoyed seeing all these critter sculptures. Have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Cathy! The dolphins are beautiful critters. Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank You Karen! Your post are always a treat to read. Enjoy your spring time moments. Have a great weekend.

Sondra said...

IVE NEVER BEEN TO MexicoITS lovely there.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Sondra, for the comment. You do not have to go far to find beautiful places, they can be everywhere. We just have to look. Take care, have a happy weekend.

Lowcarb team member said...

Hello Eileen
Lovely selection of photographs from your visit to Mexico.
I do agree with you the dolphin sculpture is very nice.

Enjoy your weekend.

All the best Jan

Rostrose said...

Dear Eileen, the hanging around dog makes me grin broadly. I also enjoy seeing the animal statues, the rocking horses and the real animals that you saw. And you had such a beautiful blue sky - it's just like a dream! ❤️
All the best and happy sunday!
Hugs, Traude 😘
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2023/03/costa-rica-9-kapitel-nationalpark.html

Veronica Lee said...

Magnificent sculptures and bird sightings, Eileen.
I especially love the seahorse.

Hugs and blessings

Linda said...

Looks like a rich display of art! Thanks for sharing.

diane b said...

Great collection of critters. I like the bird with the big black beak.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Traude! It is a pretty spot for a walk! Take care, have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Veronica! I appreciate the link and comment. Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda! It is a pretty spot for a walk, lots to see! Have a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Diane! Take care, have a happy new week!

Inger said...

So much to love here. The dolphin statue is lovely and just that there are so many statues is sort of a surprise. You always meet dogs, usually more than one, in Mexico where they all seem to know how to take care of themselves while running free.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Inger, I appreciate the comment and visit. I did enjoy seeing all the statues. I am glad the dogs are survivors. Have a wonderful week!

GreenComotion said...

Absolutely beautiful photos of birds and dog, horse. I loved viewing Puerto Vallarta through your eyes. The Seahorse is quite nice too. Thx for hosting.

Rainbow Evening said...

such a nice place to visit...
Thank you for sharing beautiful photos.....

Nancy Chan said...

Love the sculptures and rocking horses. Great shots of birds, horse and dog.

Phil Slade said...

Sorry I missed your Link again Eileen. Must do better. In the meantime I enjoyed your pictures of Vallarta, a place we also visited a number of years ago and where we had a great time too. Enjoy your week.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Phil! We had a fun visit. Take care, have a happy new week!

Majo Dutra said...

A very interesting and captivating report that I enjoyed reading and apreciate.
Thank you, Eileen
Have a great weekend.
~~~~~~~

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment. Have a wonderful week!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

I like your pictures so much and they brought back some memories for sure. -- we spent a week there once long ago (before digital, before blogging, before I was really into birds). More recently we spent several hours there on a stopover on our Panama Canal Cruise.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sallie! It is a pretty place to visit, I wish I was into birds during my early trips. Take care, have a happy new week!

Gillena Cox said...

Greetings from Trinidad🇹🇹
No critters in my post so i didnt linkup. Amazing photo share from you, Eileen.
My Monday post is HERE

Much💜love

Tanza Erlambang said...

sculptures and critters are lovely...
beautiful shots

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Gillena, for the visit and comment. Have a great day and happy week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

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

Rain said...

That little doggie is so cute, I've seen that pose many times! ☺ The sculptures are so amazing! Love the Seahorse! I actually have one tattooed on my belly! ☺

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Rain! I love all doggies and their cute poses. The Seahorse was a beautiful sculpture. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.

Laura. M said...

Así es Eileen La felicidad viene en oleadas y hay que aprovecharlas.
Precioso post. Lleno de luz y fotos preciosas. Un gran viaje
Buena semana.
Un abrazo.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Laura! I appreciate the comment and visit. Have a happy day!

Natasha said...

Eileen, yes, never too late to start birding. More and more people need to get out into nature and start appreciating the beauty around them. That's when we will be able to value this planet.

Will hop in with my link this week:
https://natashamusing.com/2023/03/brain-fever-a-forest-escapade-guest-post-natasha-musing/

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Natasha, I appreciate the visit and comment. Have a great day!

Ana Freire said...

Um destino turístico que adorei conhecer através das suas fantásticas imagens, Eileen!
Terão sido uns dias muito bem passados! Grata por tão especial partilha! Adorei passear através das suas belas fotos!!!
Beijinhos! Bom fim de semana... já que ele está quase a chegar! Os dias voam... esta semana mal dei por ela... com algumas saídas extra, aproveitando os dias de sol, para fazer mãe sair de casa... depois de mais um Inverno bem caseiro... mas desde a pandemia, que o mundo ficou um lugar bem mais arriscado para os velhotes! E contra isso... nada a fazer!... :-(
Tudo de bom! Continuação de dias felizes e bem passados!
Ana

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ana! We are getting older and trying to get in as much traveling as we can while we are still able to travel.
I love seeing new places, lots to see and do. Take care, enjoy your day!

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