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These photos are from our morning visit to the Edwin Forsythe NWR on day two of our little getaway to Atlantic City, New Jersey
1. Resting in the grass below are some Northern Pintails and below photos are a mixed of Pintails and Hooded Mergansers and a large group of Dunlins.
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Thank you dear Eileen. Aloha
The whole school of birds make a wonderful view. Have a good weekend to you.
Good morning, Eileen. Another week is flying by :-) We don't get to see many herons here, and if any appears, then it's the greyish one. Thank you for sharing those beautiful shots.
Hello Eileen,
Beautiful photos, and I love to see all the different birds. The Snow Geese and the Great Egret are very pretty. I love white birds.
Take care and have a wonderful weekend!
Lovely captures! Thank you for hosting.
Happy weekend!
Your photos are neat, especially the snow geese. We enjoyed visiting Forsythe NWR last October during our week of birding in Cape May and the nearby areas — we saw a couple of hard-to-find sparrows in the reed banks, as well as the more dramatic water birds. Thanks for hosting.
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Hello Eileen,
Beautiful series of photos from your trip to Atlantic City, New Jersey.
I think the Snow Geese and how many Spotted Sandpipers are together are very beautiful.
The Black-crowned Night Herons were very beautiful and I saw them straight away.
I wish you a very good weekend.
Greetings Irma
Wow, so many birds! And in groups, too! Most birds here are rather by themselves, ducks in river Oker might come in small groups and ravens in the trees, too, but small groups, as sparrows - and that is that!
Now, I can imagine they are quite noisy in your place in those large groups? Do they interact a lot? Have a great Saturday and... sorry I only meet your theme a bit - but.... it was too tempting!
Que bom que a cada escapadinha que conseguem dar, gam=nhamos por aqui lindas fotos para ver!
Lindas todas!
beijos, ótimo fim de semana! chica
Thank you Cloudia, for your link and comment!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Roentare, for your link and comment.
It is fun to see these large flocks of birds.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Angie, for your comment and your visit.
All the herons are beautiful, a lovely sight to see.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Marit, for your link and comment.
The white birds are pretty, I love them all.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for your link and comment!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Mae, for your link and comment.
New Jersey has some great birding spots, great for year round birding.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Irma, for your link and comment.
I thought the Night Herons blended in well with their surroundings.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Iris, for your link and comment.
The Snow Geese are really loud. They seem to keep busy looking for food or napping while on the ground.
BTW, you did fine with the critter theme, I love the Snowy Owl.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Chica, for your link and comment.
We like our getaways to be in nature areas, they are peaceful spots.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Oh, wow! I love the shot where you captured the egret and heron! Gorgeous! and thanks for hosting this wonderful party! -Marci @ Old Rock Farmhouse
Thank you Linda, hubby and I do enjoy our little trips.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Marci, for your link and comment.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
When I see pictures like this it makes me wish we were on a Snow Goose flyway. It is spectacular to see them in these large numbers. Once in a while a singleton shows up here and is cause for great excitement.
Hari OM
Yes, an excellent series of shots! I have a small envy you getting to see Snow Geese... YAM xx
Hello Eileen,
Very nice to see these beautiful places of nature.
Wonderful all these special kind of birds. That must be a real enjoyment to walk. Nice pictures.
Many greetings, Marco
Lovely critters. Thanks for hosting.
Thank you David! I look forward to seeing the Snow Geese here every winter. Take care, have a great weekend.
Thank you Yam, I appreciate your comment and your visit.
It is a treat to see the Snow Geese.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Marco, We do enjoy the birds and all things nature related.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Jenn, for your link and comment.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
What a wonderful place to visit!
Thanks for hosting!
Have a blessed day!
...Eileen, you saw more feathered friends than I would see in year! Thanks for hosting the party, be well.
That is a lot of birds for sure! I don't think I have heard of Dunlins before. That's a great place for viewing birds. Have a good day, Eileen!
Thank you Lea, for your link and comment.
It is a great place to visit, one of our favorites.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Tom, for your link and comment.
I do love sharing my feathered friends.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Ellen, it is great to see these big flocks of birds, both the Dunlins and the Snow Geese.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Pintail are one of the most beautiful waterfowl species there is, I could watch and photograph them all day.
Thanks for the visit and comment. The Pintails are beautiful ducks. Take care, have a great weekend.
You can see how the pintails got there name! They really stand out. LOVE the geese and all the different Herons you saw. It was a good day to visit this area! Enjoy your weekend and thanks for the party!
when the header sky opened I said WOW out loud. so beautiful. I like the ring around the rosy game the birds are playing, they even have the bird who is IT in the center.
So many different birds, Eileen. That is a great place to spend a few days.
Beautiful photos Eileen, we see the pintail sometimes here too. It's a beautiful duck.
The clouds of Snow Geese are so impressive. Your photos bring back fond memories of when I grew up and started birding in New Jersey.
Oh, don't you just love it when they fly! I love photos of flight like this. Hopefully someday this winter I'll have a critter post but not betting the farm on it. The bird pix are bad and while I'm happy to share Lizzie, I get the idea that no one here is into cats-as-critters! At least not regularly!
Thank you Diane, for your link and comment Yes, the Pintail is easy to recognize. I was happy with all my sightings this day. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Sandra! It is nice when the birds pose for my photos.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you RedPat, for your link and comment.
It is a great place to visit and birdwatch.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Caroline, for your comment and your visit.
The Pintail is a beauty!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Ken, for your link and comment.
New Jersey has some wonderful place for birdwatching.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thanks Jeanie, I appreciate your visit and comment.
I think there are a few cat lovers that post, maybe not all the time.
Have a wonderful weekend.
It looks rather cold. Thee birds are well adapted to cold conditions.
Thank you Red, it was not too cold. I agree, these are winter birds and seem to adapt to the cold. Have a great weekend.
Loved seeing those birds, many of whom I've never seen in person. And I posted critters from the internet today...since I haven't taken any photos of critters myself. Thanks for commenting on my blogs!
Thanks Barbara, I appreciate the comment. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
That last shot is my favourite.
So beautiful bird photos, Another awesome post.
Happy Weekend. Greetings
Such beauties captured! The mergansers show up among other birds here too, like the geese and goldeneyes.
Thanks for taking us along on your trip to the refuge. Lots and lots of great bird photos, including some I've never heard of before, like Dunlins.
Thank you for hosting and enjoy the coming week.
really wonderful birds and ducks. the pintails are so pretty and i am surprised to see the egrets are still hanging around!! i plan on visiting but have not gone because of the snow and bitter cold temperatures. many thanks for hosting, have a great weekend!!
These are great to see Eileen. I have heard of the Dunlin but have never seen one. You certainly saw a great number of birds. If ever we are that way I would enjoy a trip to this place. Thank you for sharing all that you see. Happy weekend and week ahead also.
You saw and photographed a lot of wildlife.
I do like the Snow geese, for their immaculate plumage.
Thanks for sharing and happy weekend!
Thank you William!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for your link and comment.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Marie, for your comment and your visit.
I wish the Goldeneyes were there too.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Alan, for your link and comment.
The Dunlins are a common shorebirds along the Atlantic coast.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Debbie, for your link and comment.
We saw a few Great Egrets, I always enjoy seeing them.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Denise, for your comment and your visit.
I hope you are able to visit this refuge someday.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Luisella, for your comment and your visit.
The Snow Geese are a treat to see, very pretty.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
You go the best places and take the best nature photos ~ thanks and hugs,
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you Carol, you are so kind. Your comment and link are appreciated. Take care, have a great weekend.
Beautiful array water birds, they are awesome Eileen.
Yes, I did spot the 3 herons. Favorite photo is the egret and heron.
Wow. You were really rewarded for your efforts! Lovely pics. And happy new year to you.
You certainly know how to find water birds! Thank you for sharing and hosting.
"Such a delightful critter-filled adventure! Nature's beauty in every frame.
Great shot of the Snow Geese, they are amazing.
Have a nice Sunday.
Thank you Bob, I appreciate your link and comment. Take care, have a wonderful week!
Thank you Karen! Take care, have a great day and happy week!
Thank you Lydia, I appreciate your link and comment. Have a great day and happy week!
Thank you Linda, the refuge is a great place to see water birds. Take care, stay warm! Have a great week!
Thank you Shiju, I appreciate your link and comment. Have a great week!
Thanks so much for the visit and comment. Take care, have a great week!
I enjoyed seeing all the different birds, Eileen.
I especially loved the snow geese.
Hugs and blessings
We saw some of these birds on a mangrove tour in Costa Rica this week. There were familar faces and as always, new faces. :)
Hello Eileen :=)
Wonderful captures of all the birds. The number of water fowl is amazing. I only see these kinds of views on your blog. Thank you so much for sharing so much beauty and for hosting Eileen.
Thanks Veronica, for your link and comment. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
Thank you Sharon! The birds in Costa Rica are a wonderful sight. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
Thank you Sonjia, I always appreciate your visits and comments. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
Que imagens fascinantes! São estes santuários de vida selvagem que me restituem alguma fé, neste mundo tão turbulento e desestruturado!
Grata por estas preciosas partilhas, Eileen! Estou de volta, após algumas semanas de ausência! Uma grande gripe, apanhou-me em Dezembro... e estou regressando lentamente à vida, com a ajuda de alguns suplementos vitamínicos, para apressar o processo :-)) Pelo menos já me consigo mexer bem melhor. Acho que não me lembro de alguma ver ter apanhado antes...
Beijinhos! Estimo que se encontre tudo bem por aí desse lado! Tudo de bom!
Ana
Ana
It amazes me how many bird you see in your trips and hikes. I always enjoy all the photos.
Hello Eileen
I hope you had a lovely weekend and the new week has started well for you.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful photographs.
I always enjoy seeing the many different birds, and I especially enjoyed the Snow Geese.
My good wishes.
All the best Jan
Me encantaría estar ahí para verlas. Tus fotografías están preciosas. Te deseo una feliz semana. Besos.
Hello Ana,
Thank you for your lovely comment and visit. I am always happy to see these beautiful birds, very happy that they have this refuge. I hope you feel better! Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
Thank you Yvonne, your comment is very much appreciated. Take care, have a great day!
Thank you Jan! It is a treat to see the Snow Geese! Take care, have a great day!
Thank you Teresa, for you visit and comment. Take care, have a great day!
I hope so too Eileen. I came back to tell you how much I enjoy your Monday posts also, and the great quotes you use. Always great header shots. Enjoy the rest of the week. See you next Saturday :)
lovely Great Egret ... beautiful shots
Thank you Tanza, for your link and comment. The Egret really are lovely. Take care, have a great day!
Gusta venir a ver la gran variedad de aves que nos dejas. Gracias
Buen miércoles Eileen.
Un abrazo.
Thanks so much Laura! We do love seeing the variety of birds. Take care, have a great day!
we saw Snow Geese in the city lake...
lovely geese
The Snow Geese are a lovely sight to see. Thanks for the comment and visit. Take care, have a great day!
It's Thursday and time to comment...
Your post is a feast for the eyes in many ways. A very welcome change when I look out of the window and see how rainy and cloudy it is here. Thanks for your contribution to
MosaicMonday
Best regards,
Heidrun
Thank you Heidrun, I appreciate the comment and visit. It has been cloudy and very foggy here, it is warmer and the snow/ice is melting. Take care, have a great day!
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