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These are photos from our Aug 16-17th overnight trip to Bombay Hook NWR and Dover Delaware. After our 2 and 1/2 hour drive we arrived at the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. It will always be one of my favorite places to see the birds. These are the birds I saw on the first day, we saw a family of Wild Turkeys, lots of Snowy and Great Egrets, Great Blue Herons, Glossy Ibis, American Avocets, Osprey and various shorebirds like the Dunlin, Dowitchers, Yellowlegs, Semipalmated Plovers and Sandpipers, Willets, Black Bellied Plovers and Mute Swans.
1. Below in the mosaic, top row is a family of Wild Turkeys, American Avocets and a guess at a Yellowlegs. Second row are the Snowy Egret and Great Egrets, Long-billed and Short Billed Dowitchers with a Black-bellied Plover, more Egrets with American Avocets and more shorebirds. Bottom row an Egret, Great Blue Heron and Canada Geese with Willets.
2. Forster's Tern, Semipalmated Plover, Caspian Tern with Gulls and Terns. Middle row is an Osprey, Swallows and Mute Swans. Bottom row is a Mute Swan, Egrets and Egrets with Glossy Ibis.
4. The American Avocets, a pretty shorebird has black and white wings, the breeding adult can have the burnt orange head.
I hope you enjoyed these photos from the Bombay Hook NWR .
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That's such a wonderful refuge! Your photos really capture the extraordinary abundance of birds in the waterways there. Thanks for hosting Saturday's Critters!
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Hello Mae, thank you for your link and your comment!
DeleteIt is a wonderful refuge.
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Fantastic seeing so many beautiful birds and even a fox. I can see why it is one of your favorite places. The mute swan is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you Yvonne, for your link and, your comment.
DeleteThe swan is pretty!
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The group of snow egrets looks really beautiful. I still haven't seen a blue or green heron over here, only grey one. Have a wonderful weekend, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteThank you Angie, for your comment and your visit.
DeleteThe Egret are lovely.
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Your car window seems to be the perfect vantage point for these wonderful encounters with nature. Love all the critters you captured. And that Osprey perched in the tree – what a majestic sight!
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DeleteHave a great weekend.
You have such a beautiful variety of birds! Maybe Germany is just too small for that. Living in the city certainly does not help, either. So... great to see them all here!
ReplyDeleteOh, the fox. Reminds me of "Le Petit Prince", my fav and only French book.
Have a great Saturday, dear Eileen.
Thank you Iris, for your link and your comment.
DeleteI am sure Germany has plenty of birds to be seen even in the cities.
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You have bird bingo! These are amazing Eileen. Thank you! You are a great host
ReplyDeleteThank you Cloudia, for your link and your comment!
DeleteIt is a great place for birdwatching.
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Hello Eileen,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great series of photos and collages.
The avocets and the bald eagle are my favorites this time.
Very nice to see a young fox so close to the car, I don't think they are shy at all.
I wish you a very good weekend.
Greetings Irma
Thank you Irma, for your link and your comment!
DeleteThe fox did not seem shy. The Avocets are beautiful birds.
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Hari OM
ReplyDeleteThese images lend credence to the term 'teeming with life'! Happy weekend. YAM xx
Thank you YAM, for your link and your comment.
DeleteThis refuge is teeming with life, a treat to see.
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Hello Eileen,
ReplyDeleteYou have taken so many beautiful photos! I love to see all the different birds in your area. The Snowy Egret is very pretty.
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Thank you Marit, for your comment and your visit.
DeleteThe Snowy Egret is a lovely bird.
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Um lindo refúgio onde os bichos e a natureza são exuberantes! Adorei a raposinha!
ReplyDeletebeijos praianos, lindo fim de semana, chica
Thank you Chica, for your comment and your visit.
DeleteBirdwatching is my simple pleasure.
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Beautiful varierty of birds, Eileen. Your photos captured their beauty perfectly. Have a great weekend and thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill, for your link and your comment.
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...Eileen, you sure saw a bunch of feathered friends, I quickly lost count!!! Thanks for hosting, take care and be well.
ReplyDeleteThank you Tom, for your link and your comment.
DeleteIt was too many birds to count.
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You sure have lots of fun out there! I think I like the fox best. Such a great surprise! Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenn, for your link and your comment.
DeleteThe fox was cute, but it looked sick.
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Oh my! Those egrets! I felt fortunate to see only one on my most recent walk! I can't imagine the beauty of seeing a whole flock of them!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanie, for your link and your comment.
DeleteThis refuge is known for it's large groups of birds you can see.
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I surely enjoyed your photos of this variety of critters.
ReplyDeleteLove the Avocets and Ibises in particular. The fox is always a treat to meet.
Happy weekend and thanks for sharing!
Thank you Luisella, for your comment and your visit.
DeleteThe Avocets are lovely birds.
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I have never seen an avocet. It is a beauty. The semi-palmated plovers are such pretty little birds. We saw some last week too. Our Osprey have flown the coop, so to speak. What a great excursion!
ReplyDeleteThank you Marie, for your comment and your visit.
DeleteIt was a great outing!
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How did you determine the identity of Long-billed Dowitchers as opposed to Short-billed Dowitchers? I have difficulty with these species even when the birds are close at hand, let alone far away as yours seem to be. Any tips would be appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThanks David for the link and comment. I wish I was that good I had help from fellow birders visiting that day. It is nice some people are carrying their scopes. Take care, enjoy your weekend.
Deletewe ave ibis in our yard almost every day, here they are common as sparrows and robins are in other states. the fox is so cute and I wonder if he was stalking a bird. not sure they do that. i like the collage with all the dozens of birds in one spot. that is so amazing to see so many in one spot.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra!
DeleteI love seeing these large groups of birds, they will be heading south soon.
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A wonderful set of photos, Eileen, from what looks like a gorgeous location! Thanks for hosting and have a great new week.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nick, for your link and your comment.
DeleteIt is a great location for birdwatching.
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Wow, such a huge variety of birds you found! And you know the names of all of them. I love the little fox running around as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting!
Thank you Alan, for your link and your comment.
DeleteI do love finding the birds, I may not known all their names.
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Lovely header!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
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You see a nice variety and you see so many at one time! That amazes me. I would love to see some Snowy Egrets again soon. Enjoy your weekend. Hope the weather is good and not too much rain and wind. Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane, for your link and your comment.
DeleteIt was a great time watching the birds and wildlife.
Our weather is great today.
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I did enjoy your photos. You have an enormous number of shore birds in your area. The American avocets are a very attractive bird.
ReplyDeleteThank you Red, for your comment and your visit.
DeleteThe Avocets are a favorite of mine, they are pretty.
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Great photos!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy seeing all the water birds that we don't have here.
Have a blessed day!
Thank you Lea, for your link and your comment.
DeleteIt is great to see the birds during their migration.
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Your swan photo is particularly beautiful. Such a peaceful scene.
ReplyDeleteThank you Maria, for your link and your comment.
DeleteThe swan is beautiful.
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You saw so much without even getting out of the car, Eileen. Thanks for hosting us each week.
ReplyDeleteThank you RedPat, for your link and your comment.
DeleteBirding from my car is fun.
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Hello Eileen, thank you for sharing these beautiful critters. I'm jealous you see Avocets so easily. And the young fox is cute. Is a Mute Swan, so named as it's "mute"? I just wondered. Thank your for hosting this meme. I have linked my Saturday post to you. Jo
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo, for your link and your comment.
DeleteNo, the Mute Swan is just less vocal than other swans.
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Oh yes, indeed, Eileen. I enjoyed again the birds and must confess, I don`t know many of them. Have further fun with bird watching. I love to read about!
ReplyDeleteThank you too for hosting.
Hugs by Heidrun
Thank you Heidrun, for your link and your comment.
DeleteI have learned a lot about these birds over the years.
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La belleza de la naturaleza, bien acompañada, por estos preciosos animales.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo
Thank you for your comment and your visit.
DeleteNature and wildlife sights are amazing and beautiful.
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My favorite this week is the swan.
ReplyDeleteAll great photos!!
Thank you Karen, for your comment and your visit.
DeleteThe swan was pretty.
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Loved all the waterbirds and it was really neat to see a fox up close! I haven't been able to spend enough time out in nature this summer and I've really missed it -- all the more reason to thank you for sharing your sightings. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sallie, for your comment and I appreciate your visit.
DeleteTake care, have a happy weekend.
Late this week...I always enjoy your birds, and that you know their names! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara, for your comment and your visit.
DeleteI hope you are able to get outdoor in nature soon.
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A lot of avian company.
ReplyDeleteThank you William! It is a great place to see birds, lots of birds. Have a wonderful week!
DeleteThat was a wonderful trip for wildlife Eileen, all those beautiful birds and even a young fox. Great photos! You have reminded me about our trip there a few years ago. I found out about it thanks to you and it was a splendid experience. I need to put it on the list again. Thank you so much and have a great weekend and week ahead.
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise! I am happy you enjoyed your trip to Bombay Hook NWR. It is a great spot for viewing wildlife.
DeleteThey are just finishing a new visitor center, it should be very nice and worth a visit. Have a great day and happy new week!
Fabulous water fowls in large numbers. Looks so fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThank you Roentare, for your link and comment.
DeleteTake care, have a great day and happy week ahead.
Hello Eileen
ReplyDeleteA wonderful selection of birds for us again this week, thank you.
I particularly liked the swan and the young fox.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and have a good new week.
All the best Jan
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Has hecho un precioso reportaje con tantas aves, me encantaría haberlas visto. Un abrazo fuerte.
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an awesome collection today, i never see that many egrets together in one place. beautiful american avocets and osprey, our osprey nests are empty now!! many thanks for hosting, have a wonderful sunday, the weather is suppose to be great!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie, for your link and comment.
DeleteThe weather is beautiful, feels like fall.
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I love the layered look in photo 8 and some of the others. Also, the Egrets with a Glossy Ibis look like they’re having a meeting.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda, for your link and comment.
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I have never seen all those egrets together!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place!
Thank you for your comment and your visit.
DeleteThe Egrets are a beautiful sight to see.
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Beautiful array of nature shots ~ sweet little fox and that ospray photo is awesome ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you Carol, I appreciate your comment and for the link. Have a wonderful week!
DeleteExcelente trabalho fotográfico, gostei de ver.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e bom Domingo.
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Thanks so much for the comment and visit. Take care, have a wonderful week!
DeleteThe 14th photo reminds me of flowers / petals of flowers falling off from a wine (I know I have seen it somewhere, just can't remember where :) ). Beautiful photographs. Thank you for sharing with all of us and hosting. Happy WE to you!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the comment and link. Take care, have a wonderful week!
DeleteHi Eileen. So many wonderful water fowl and birds in your photos! My favorite are always swans--they are so graceful. I know the migration is on--I've seen some unusual birds this past week passing through but never seem to be able to get good photos of them. Let's hope the horrible bird flu has abated, Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pat, for the comment and visit.
DeleteI hope the Avian flu has ended! Migration is a fun time, to see new birds.
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Amazing photos, Loved the post.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week ahead. Greetings
Thanks so much for the comment and visit. Take care, have a wonderful week!
DeleteGlorious series of photos and collages, Eileen.
ReplyDeleteI especially love the Snowy Egret.
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Thank you Veronica, for the link and comment. Take care, have a wonderful week!
DeleteHappy you dropped by my blog today Eileen. Happy Monday.
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Happy Monday Gillena! Take care, have a wonderful week!
DeleteWhite is the critter color of the day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon! Take care, have a wonderful week!
DeleteAmerican Avocets are beautiful bird...... love them...
ReplyDeleteThank you for the link and comment. Have a great day and happy week ahead.
DeleteHow you can identify all those different species I do not know. What I do know is that you took some beautiful photos! The Osprey and Avocet are my favorite.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the visit and comment. Take care, have a great day!
DeleteWhat a lovely variety of birds..Nice that you didn't even have to get out of the car..Nice photos..Thanks for sharing..
ReplyDeleteThanks Missy! Birding from the car is fun, I avoid the bug bites. Take care, have a happy day!
Deletebeautiful birds....
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing.....
Thank you Tanza! Have a great day and happy week ahead.
Deleteso wonderful to see so many birds. I really miss it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Monica! The birds are a beautiful sight to see. Take care, have a happy day!
Deleteno critters to share this week - but thankyou so much for visiting my blog this week. It's always great to see your travels. Enjoy the rest of your week
ReplyDeleteThank you Jill, I appreciate the visit and your comment. Have a great day!
DeleteHappy MosaicMonday
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Have a fine week. Greetings by Heidrun
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