Saturday, September 2, 2023

Saturday's Critters # 507

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!

September already and I am still sharing photos of the birds and critters seen in Ireland. Leaving Dingle, we drove along the Dingle Peninsula, Ring of Kerry and were heading to our next place to stay in Killarney. 


1.  May 13th Another stop was for lunch, we stopped in Portmagee, hubby and I had a nice lunch in the Skellig Seafront Cafe. We walked around the coastal town being followed by a cute kitty, it is a nice village with pretty views. You can catch a boat tour here to the Skellig Islands which is a UNESCO Heritage site. 





While we were walking along the harbor I noticed the Rook's nest , a group collecting in the tree top is called a rookery. 






I watched these two Black Guillemot or are they called Common Murre floating in the Portmagee harbor. 


Thanks to YAM and Margaret for the Black Guillemot confirmation. 




A walk among the sheep, is someone on the wrong side of the fence?






Our driver/guide made an extra stop at the Kerry Cliffs, it is similar to the Cliffs of Moher with gorgeous scenic views.  It was hard deciding which way to walk on the cliffs, to the right or left.  I went left and hubby went to the right. 





Next to our parking area we enjoyed these cute critters.  These two donkeys looked like they were hugging each other, very cute.





I love the cute alpacas, there were three different colored alpacas standing close together. 








The Killarney National Park  was the last stop for the day before heading to our lodging for the next two nights in Killarney. 






I believe this is a Grey Wagtail, we saw this bird near the Torc Waterfall in the Killarney National Park. 





I hope you enjoyed these photos from Ireland. 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 linking up to Heidrun's Mosaic Monday  I hope you can stop by and visit Heidrun and check out the Mosaic Monday post. 



108 comments:

Angie's Recipes said...

Happy Saturday, Eileen! I love a walk among the sheep...such a relaxing view!

italiafinlandia said...

I always enjoy stopping by your critters posts. Thanks for sharing.
I do think that Ireland is worthy a visit. We were there in 1997...so long ago!
Happy weekend and happy captures!

chica said...

Muito lindo o lugar e adorei cada foto mostrada!

Ótimo SETEMBRO!

beijos praianos,chica

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Eileen another great selection of photographs from your trip to Ireland These AUK are Black Guillemot NOT Common Guillemot and it is a Grey Wagtail indeed Always a lovely bird to see and it is not seen all that often here. Thanks for hosting and I hope you have a lovely week ahead.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari Om
You really did see some wonderful sights on that trip - The white patch on the seabird says it is Cepphus Grylle, known here as the Black Guillemot and which I think in America is also called Guillemot; while its close relative is Uria aalge, with no wing patch, which is the one I believe in America is called the Murre... does that help? YAM xx

Cloudia said...

This is really beautiful Eileen. Thank you. With Aloha

DeniseinVA said...

A fantastic trip Eileen! Equally fantastic photos! Have a great weekend!

Iris Flavia said...

Awww, that kitty!
And I love sheep. So long ago since I saw them.
We even had a "chats" with them when Ingo still lived in the village, so cute.
And donkeys... so cute. I read a true story about a family who adopted one, hilarious! Such sweet, clever animals, if stubborn.
I´d love to touch an alpaca...
Yes, I did enjoy immensly, thank you for sharing and have a wonderful Saturday!

Irma said...

Hi Eileen,
Great series of photos and collages from your trip to Ireland.
Nice to see so many rooks together.
The Kerry Cliffs are truly breathtakingly beautiful.
The alpacas are cute.
I wish you a very good weekend.
Greetings Irma

Rostrose said...

Dear Eileen,
I think in Ireland you never really know where the right side of the fence is ;-DDD Reading your post today brought back many beautiful memories of Ireland. And I'm very happy about the sight of the animals - especially the cute alpacas, donkeys and sheep ❤️
I wish you a wonderful September!
Traude
🌻🌺❤️🌺🌻
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2023/08/die-tiere-vom-tiergarten-schonbrunn.html

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,
Beautiful photos from Ireland. Very cute donkeys and alpacas.
Take care, and have a great weekend!

rupam sarma said...

Amazing place, Beautiful collections of photos.
Happy weekend, Thanks a lot for hosting.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

The ID of the birds has already been confirmed so I have no need to comment on that, Eileen. Great day you had, one of many I am sure on a fine trip to Ireland. Best wishes - David

Bill said...

A beautiful collection of fantastic photos. Have a wonderful weekend and month of September.

Mae Travels said...

Your trip continues to be fascinating and full of great and small creatures of all types, domestic and wild. I would love to go back to Ireland and see more of the landscapes and seascapes!

Thanks for hosting The Critter Page!
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com

roentare said...

The donkeys are the cutest! The nature photos are just so wonderful to see.

Tom said...

...Eileen, the sheep are my favorite, what a view. Thanks for hosting, take care and be well.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Angie, I appreciate the visit and comment. Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Chica, I appreciate your visit and comment. Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Margaret, I appreciate the link and comment.
Thanks also for the id help. Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you YAM, I appreciate the link and comment. Thanks also for the id tips and help. Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Denise, I appreciate your visit and comment. Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Iris, I appreciate the link and comment. The donkeys and alpacas are my favorites, the sheep are cute too. Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Irma, I appreciate the link and comment. The Kerry Cliffs are a beautiful sight. Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Traude, I appreciate the link and comment. I will look back at our Ireland trip with happy memories. Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Bill, happy September to you. I appreciate the link and comment. Take care, have a great weekend.

Jenn Jilks said...

They really are quite cute, the alpacas. The donkeys, too! What a great trip you had. Thanks for hosting.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jenn, I appreciate the link and comment. It was a great trip! Take care, have a great weekend.

MadSnapper said...

love those donkeys... you knew I would! the cliffs are amazing, I have seen them in movies before. I would love to talk to the man inside the fence, if i could understand him. some Irish I can and some not

Barbara Rogers said...

Wonderful critters from your trip. I think I wouldn't ever want to come home and would just plant myself on those cliffs. I considered joining today because my first post card includes sheep, but it isn't my photo after all.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Sandra! I love those donkeys too. Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Barbara, I appreciate the comment. The cliffs were beautiful. Have a great weekend.

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Wonderful shots, Eileen, certainly and wonderful souvenir of what must have been an epic trip! Thank you for hosting, and have a great new week.

Jo said...

Hello Eileen, I'm saying it's already September and I've not yet shared my Spain trip on Blogger. Anyway, at least I'm blogging a little more regularly now again. Thank you for the lovely critters. I loved the cat, the donkeys and the alpacas. Incredible to see a Grey Wagtail in Ireland We have them here too. I'm linking up my critter post. Have a great day. Jo

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Nick, I appreciate the link and comment. Ireland was one of my favorite trips. Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jo, I appreciate the link and comment.
I am looking forward to seeing your Spain trip photos.
Take care, have a great weekend.

magiceye said...

Lovely captures and captions! Happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

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

Marie Smith said...

Animal photos are always my favourite and you always come through, Eileen. Beautiful! Donkeys are so adorable but I’ve never seen their stubborn side.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marie ,for the visit and comment. Donkeys are adorable. Take care, have a great weekend.

Black Knight said...

Thanks to your photos we can understand why that beautiful Country is called "The Green Ireland".
Happy week end.

carol l mckenna said...

The Ireland country side is so beautiful and you have photographed it so well ~ love the donkey's hugging ~ Sweet ^_^

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Carol, for the link and comment. Take care, enjoy your weekend.

morfeas said...

Απο τις φωτογραφίες καταλαβαίνω πως η Ιρλανδία είναι πολύ όμορφη χώρα
Μου έκαναν εντύπωση τα γαϊδουράκια!!

Bob Bushell said...

Beautiful Ireland Eileen, the yellow Wagtail is my favourite.

ellen b. said...

I have enjoyed your photos from Ireland. We are now counting the days and getting our ducks in a row. Those donkeys are so sweet. Beautiful cliff views! Happy September to you!

William Kendall said...

The donkeys are a sweet pair.

Phil Slade said...

You definitely saw Ireland in all it's beauty Eileen. It was a lovely trip for you both. I am loving those donkeys. Aren't they wonderful animals? Thanks for the link today and have a great Sunday.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your visit and comment.
Take care, have a happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Bob, for your link and comment.
Take care, have a happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Elle, for your visit and comment.
I know you will have a wonderful trip, safe travels.
Take care, have a happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you William, those donkeys were cute.
Take care, have a happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

Debbie said...

this was such an amazing trip!! i have always wanted to go but doubt i ever will. seeing ireland thru your lens has been wonderful!! the hugging donkey, oh be still my beating heart and the alpac, both gorgeous and very special images!! have a great weekend, and many thanks for hosting!!

Jeanie said...

Love that cat on the ledge. And I'm such a sucker for sheep. I'd love to see that!

HappyK said...

Beautiful photos. We walked the Ring of Kerry on a walking vacation some years ago!!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Debbie, for your link and comment.
Those hugging donkeys were cute. I love the alpacas too.
Take care, have a happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen, for your visit and comment.
Your Ring of Kerry walk must have been full of gorgeous scenery.
Take care, have a happy weekend.

RedPat said...

I got so engrossed in your pics this morning that i forgot to comment, Eileen. They make me want to go to Ireland.

Lydia C. Lee said...

The alpacas are gorgeous!

Jill Harrison said...

Always so interestig to see critters from other parts of the world. We certainly have lots of unique varieties in Australia. I hoped to go to Scotland and Ireland one day, but not sure we will make it now, sadly. Enjoy your week, stay safe and thankyou again for the link up. I have been away on holiday for 9 weeks but now I am back!

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Lydia Yes, I agree the alpacas are gorgeous! Take care, have a great day and happy new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jill! I like traveling, seeing new places fun. Ireland was great and Scotland would be beautiful too. Take care, have a great day and happy new week!

VENTANA DE FOTO said...

Muy buena variedad de animales, has recopilado. Me ha encantado tu reportaje.
Un abrazo

Tanza Erlambang said...

yes, alpacas looks cute.... great shots

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for visiting and for the comment. Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tanza, for your link and for the comment.
The alpacas are cute critters.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

So exciting to capture views so unique. Watching and identifying the birds is almost like starting all over again. The joy of discovery!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I love the alpacas too...they look so soft! Love the big beautiful views! Makes me want to watch the movie, Leap Year. What a fabulous trip you had! Happy Sunday!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Ken! I do enjoy birdwatching! Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Diane, for linking up and for the comment. The alpacas are so cute. Take care, have a wonderful week!

Linda said...

Sorry I’m late! I was going to do another post last night and then I got tired. Enjoy your holiday.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda, you are welcome any time. Have a great day and happy new week.

Lowcarb team member said...

Hello Eileen
Another very nice collection of photographs from your trip to Ireland.
The alpacas are so cute, so too the donkeys :)

Happy September wishes.

All the best Jan

GreenComotion said...

Beautiful collection of subjects and their photos, Eileen. My favorites are the kitty (reminded me of our Rambo kitty and the two I had when I was a wee lad), the donkeys/burros, and the Alpacas. They are all of course adorable! Take care.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jan! They are cute critters! Take care, have a happy day and a great new week!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much for linking up and for the comment. Take care, have a happy day and a great new week!

Sharon Wagner said...

Furry creatures rule here. Scenic and serene vistas!

EricaSta said...

Yes, I`m late again, dear Eileen. Our weekend was very busy. But for me it`s important to read each post with enough time, to appreciate the work in it.

I love the little donkeys too. It´s such a sweet scene indeed. They are typical for Ireland. And of course some other critters. But the donkeys have an importance there for the tourists now and in the history for the farm work.

Thank you for hosting.
Have a very good week, hugs by Heidrun

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Sharon for the link and comment. Have a great day and week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank Heidrun! I appreciate the comment and visit. Have a great day and week ahead.

handmade by amalia said...

Hello Eileen, I so enjoyed all the pretty photos, I'm another who adores donkeys. I often wonder what they actually do these days, the poor dears. Hope you had a lovely Labor Day weekend.
Amalia
xo

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Amalia, I appreciate the visit and comment. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.

Laura. M said...

No dejemos de buscar algo hermoso cada día . Grandes fotos.Gracias Eileen.
Buen septiembre.
Un abrazo.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Laura! Yes, beauty is all around us! Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jeanie! I love all the critters! Take care, have a great day!

This N That said...

I linked up..not too sure that a Monarch is a critter...Your pictures of Ireland brought back memories..I think we were there in the 90's..The Cliffs of Moher were lovely...as were the Kerry Cliffs..great views
Hope you are staying cool..

Veronica Lee said...

Stopping by on Saturday Critters is always a treat for me, Eileen.
Such lovely photos you shared.

Hugs and blessings

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Missy! Hubby and I loved the cliffs and gorgeous views. Have a happy day!

eileeninmd said...

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

EricaSta said...

Happy MosaicMonday ... on Wednesday too. It`s a great pleasure reading here.

Thank you again for sharing, dear blogfriend and being part of
MosaicMonday

Wish you a wonderful week, hugs by Heidrun

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

That was a wonderful trip and I've loved following along with you.

Rainbow Evening said...

a Grey Wagtail is cute bird.... love it

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Heidrun, I enjoy your Mosaic Monday party. Take care, have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks for the comment Sallie! Take care, have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the visit and comment. The Grey Wagtail was a pretty bird. Take care, have a great day!

Teresa said...

Creo que te había dejado un comentario anteriormente. Te dejo abrazos y feliz domingo.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Teresa! Take care, enjoy your day!

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