Saturday, May 4, 2024

Saturday's Critters # 542

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!


Happy May to you all! The days and months are flying by, today is our 34th anniversary. Happy Anniversary to my hubby! We have been home from our trip to Arizona for almost a week. I hope to be sharing trip photos soon. Tomorrow will be a busy day with a baby shower for my daughter-in-law. Baby Sophie is due to arrive July 13th. 


1. On this day our walk was on the NCR trail in Parkton. We watched a juvenile Bald Eagle land in a tree over the river.  







2. A larger look at the juvenile Bald Eagle, it may be a 2nd year Eagle.  





3. The Friendly Farms pond, gazebo and lots of Canada Geese and the Gadwalls were still hanging out at the pond. 





4. Below a male and female Gadwall. 





5. Below a few of my yard birds, 2 Mourning Doves were sitting on the gutter outside my front window. They are shy and decided to only show their backsides. 





6. It seems the Blue Jays sit in the nearby trees and wait for me to come outside with the bird food.  The Jay below is grabbing as many peanut nuggets it can fit in it's beak. 







7. April 2nd, the Dark-eyed Juncos a winter bird. They have not left yet. I am still seeing a few in my yard and on the deck looking for the food. 





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.




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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102 comments:

  1. The greedy jay is a very nice photo. Nice collection of birds today. THanks for hosting.
    best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you Mae, for your critter link and comment!
      The Jays are entertaining.
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  2. GOOD MORNING, Eileen! Time flies, doesn't it? It's another weekend again..well, I am not complaining about it :-) since I can enjoy so many beautiful animal shots. That blue jay is really lovely.

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    1. Thank you Angie, for your comment and your visit.
      The weekends are coming faster for me.
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  3. Happy anniversary and congrats on the baby on the way! Lovely eagle sighting!

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    1. Thank you Shiju, for your critter link and comment!
      Any eagle sighting is a great sighting.
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  4. Yummy peanut! I like your flying circus Eileen

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    1. Thank you Cloudia, for your critter link and comment.
      The Jays do love their peanuts.
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  5. Great Congratulation for you both. The 34. Anniversary is a special day indeed. And the pictures of your walk are very lovely. I like this mood, of birds on the water.

    Many hugs of Heidrun

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    1. Thank you Heidrun, for your critter link and comment!
      I do enjoy finding birds while on our walks.
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  6. First of all Happy Anniversary Greetings.
    Beautiful post, Awesome birds photos.
    Happy Weekend.Thanks a lot for hosting.

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    1. Thank you for your critter link and kind comment!
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  7. The hawk looks very majestic as they are caught on camera

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    1. Thank you for your critter link and comment!
      It is always great to see any raptor.
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  8. Hello Eileen,
    Nice series of photos from your walk on the NCR trail in Parkton.
    Very nice to see the sea eagle like this and the blue jay is also great to see.
    I wish you a very nice weekend.
    Greetings Irma

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    1. Thank you Irma, for your critter link and comment!
      I always appreciate your critter participation.
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  9. Happy, happy anniversary to you both!
    And have fun at the baby-shower!
    Especially the Blue Jay is very, very cute. And suits your blog-background, too.
    Have a great time.

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    1. Thank you iris, for your critter link and comment.
      I hope the baby shower goes well, it may rain.
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  10. Hello Eileen,

    Beautiful photos! I love to see them all. Happy Anniversary to you!
    Take care, and enjoy your weekend!

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    1. Thank you Marit, for your comment and your visit.
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Yes, they are very loud! Thanks for the comment and visit. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  12. Que lindos bichos de hoje,Eileen! Feliz MAIO e PARABÉNS pelos 34 anos! Que venham muito mais cheio de amor! beijos, chica

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    1. Thank you Chica, for the comment and visit. Take care, have a happy weekend.

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  13. Our juncos seem to have moved on. I haven’t seen one for a few days now.

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    1. Thank you David! My Juncos have left also, I am behind in posting my photos. Take care, have a great weekend.

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  14. ,,,a girl, how exciting! Have a great weekend, grandma.

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    1. Yes, it is exciting a granddaughter on the way! It is great news! Thank you for the link and comment. Have a great weekend.

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  15. Happy anniversary, and congrats on the granddaughter!

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    1. Thank you Jenn! I appreciate your critter link and comment. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  16. Hello Eileen :=)
    The junior Bald Eagle shots are fantastic, and I enjoyed seeing all the geese and ducks you saw on your walk. Your yard birds are always nice to see. The Blue Jay stuffing his beak and probably his crop too, is exactly what the Eurasian Jay does. The Dark-eyed Junco is a lovely bird, although it is grey, it is still a beautiful visitor to your yard. Many thanks for hosting Eileen,, and congrats on your 34th wedding anniversary.
    Have a great weekend
    All the best
    Sonjia.

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    1. Thank you Sonjia, for your critter link and comment!
      I do enjoy watching all the birds, especially my yard visitors.
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  17. Happy anniversary to you and Michael! You have very good pictures of the juvenile eagle.

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    1. Thank you Linda! Take care, have a happy weekend.

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  18. i only have a bit of nature here -- next week, more! But it's good to check in with you all. I never would have thought that was a bald eagle-- juveniles have such different coloring.

    On another note, a big Happy Anniversary! It sounds like you are good partners in life as well as nature partners! 34 years is great!

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    1. Thank you Jeanie, I appreciate the comment and your link. The juveniles eagles do look different than the adults.
      Yes, hubby and I both love all things nature related. Have a great weekend!

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  19. Happy Anniversary to you and your husband, Eileen. A beautiful location and lovely photos as usual. Thanks for hosting and have a great new week. (Nick from MAP)

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    1. Thanks so much Nick, for your comment and link! Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.

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  20. Dear Eileen,
    congratulations on your 34. wedding anniversary! I'm looking forward to your Arizona photos - als you know we also recently spent time in this area. How nice that a new baby is coming into your family - I just became a great aunt for the 7th time (of a little Jonas). Your animal photos are wonderful - I was particularly impressed by the young bald eagle. I didn't know that they were still completely brown even in the second year. The blue jay must have a VERY hungry family to feed ;-)
    All the best, Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2024/05/rostrosen-alltag-nach-der-reise.html

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    1. Thank you Traude, for your link and comment. It is wonderful to welcome a new baby into the family. the Juvenile Eagles do not look like an adult until they are five years old. Maybe a long time for a bird. Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

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  21. the blue jay seems to be a piglet, or a lab retriever in eating habits. ha ha i thought the eagle at the beginning was a hawk. shows how much I retain what i see on line. Have a great time at the baby shower

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    1. Thank you Sandra! I think the Jays are pigs, they grab as much food as they can fit into their beaks.
      I am hoping it will not rain for the shower, it is supposed to be outdoors. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  22. Hi Eileen, First of all, HAPPY 34TH ANNIVERSARY! I’ll bet you and hubby had a great trip to Arizona. As always, thanks for taking us along on your walk at NCR trail in Parkton. I enjoyed all your photos. Your photo of the Friendly Farms pond reminds me that, one of these days, I hope to visit the Friendly Farms Restaurant. 😊 That place is definitely on my list of places to see. Fellow bloggers can check it out at on Facebook by searching for FriendlyFarmRestaurant Thanks, as always, for sharing and hosting Saturday’s Critters. A happy week ahead to you and hubby! John PS Thank you for your kind comment on my blog.

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    1. Thank you John, for your kind wishes and comment!
      You will be coming a long way for a meal at the Friendly Farm Restaurant.
      Hubby and I did enjoy our trip to Arizona!
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  23. You know your waterfowls. I love the juncos, doves, and blue jays. Such distinct personalities.
    Thank you so much for sharing.

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    1. Thank you Yogi, for your critter link and comment.
      The Jays are bullies!
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  24. Those Gaddy's are beautiful. Some people look at them and see a drab brown duck, but they actually have quite unique coloration.

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    1. Thank you for your comment and your visit.
      I think the Gadwalls are pretty ducks.
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  25. Love the juvenile eagle. You got some great shots. Happy Saturday to you, Eileen!

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    1. Thank you Ellen, for your comment and your visit.
      The Eagles are a treat to see!
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  26. I like juncos bit I haven't seen any for a few years. Our birding group hasn't seen any either.

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    1. Thank you Red, for your comment and your visit.
      I had a nice group of Junco's this past winter. They are gone now.
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  27. Hi Eillen ! very nice pictures.. I love te blue jay... Happy weekend

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    1. Thank you Ana, I appreciate the visit and comment. Happy weekend to you!

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  28. It's an exciting time for you with a baby on the way and I can't wait to see pics from AZ. Our granddaughter has just taken her first job and moved there. Love your birds today! Happy Saturday!

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    1. Thank you Diane, for your critter link and comment.
      We enjoyed Arizona, so much to see!
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  29. How lucky to see the Bald eagle, Eileen. Happy Anniversary to you both.

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    1. Thank you RedPat, for your critter link and comment!
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  30. You have so many happy celebrations going on ... happy anniversary and happy new baby!

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    1. Thank you Maria, for your critter link and comment!
      Yes, happy times!
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  31. i always enjoy your knowledge of the birds, knowledge i am not always able to read/see in my books. i would not have known that was a second year eagle, i may have thought it was a hawk...don't tell anyone i said that!! hehehehe!! i too have been seeing a few of my winter birds, i shared one today...but my catbirds are back in full strength!! have a great weekend eileen, and many thanks for hosting!!

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    1. Thank you Debbie, for your critter link and comment!
      I've still been seeing my winter White-throated Sparrows.
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  32. Happy Anniversary to you ~ and exciting baby shower too ~ And what awesome nature photos you posted ~ thanks,

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

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    1. Thank you Carol, for your critter link and comment!
      I do love sharing the nature I see around me.
      Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Thank you Lydia, for your critter link and comment!
      Take care, have a great day and a happy week ahead.

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  34. Hello Eileen
    Many happy anniversary wishes to you and your husband.
    Many thanks for the lovely photographs and mosaics you've shared.

    Enjoy your weekend.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Thank you Jan, for your comment and your visit.
      Take care, have a great day and a happy week ahead.

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  35. I love the greedy Jay and the young eagle!

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    1. Thank you Linda, for your link and comment.
      The Jays are grreedy.
      Take care, have a great day and a happy week ahead.

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  36. Firstly happy anniversary to your husband and all the best for a good and easy birth to your DIL. Love the shot of the Jay Eileen.. Thanks for hosting and commenting. Have a great week ahead

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    1. Thank you Margaret, for your link and nice comment!
      Take care, have a great day and a happy week ahead.

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  37. Hello Eileen,
    Nice pictures. That bald eagle is so nice and that must be so special to photograph this kind of birds.
    And nice shots of the Blue Jay. A fantastic colored bird. So nice!!
    I have enjoy this post.

    Many greetings,
    Marco

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    1. Thank you Marco! Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.

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  38. Happy anniversary, Eileen. The Mourning Doves showing their backside and the Blue Jay with mouthful of peanut nuggets made me smile. Have happy days ahead.
    Yoko

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    1. Thank you Yoko, I appreciate your visit and comment. Wishing you happy days ahead too. Have a wonderful week!

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  39. I took a photo of a blue Jay eating a peanut this past week. Love those hardy, chatty birds!

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    1. Thank you Marie, I appreciate your visit and comment. Have a wonderful week!

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  40. My favourite is the Dark-eyed Juncos Eileen.

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    1. Thank you Bob, for your link and comment. They are appreciated. Take care, have a wonderful week!

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  41. Fantastic photos of all the birdlife Eileen. Those ones of the Juvenile Bald Eagle are exceptional but love all of them. Thank you and have a great Sunday and week ahead!

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    1. Thank you Denise! It was a treat to see the juvenile Bald Eagle and nice that it sat and posed for me.
      Take care, have a wonderful week!

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  42. Otro gran reportaje, con preciosas aves. Besos y feliz semana.

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    1. Thank you Teresa! I agree the birds are precious! Take care, have a wonderful week!

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  43. What a lovely celebration of critters and life!
    Congratulations on your 34th anniversary, Eileen, and best wishes for the upcoming arrival of Baby Sophie!
    The photos from your walk are fantastic.
    It's always a joy to see your backyard visitors and the variety of birds you encounter.
    Happy Monday!

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    1. Thank you Veronica, for your link and comment. It is a joy and my simple pleasure watching the birds.
      Take care, have a wonderful week!

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  44. enjoying seeing your beautiful critters...
    the Blue Jays start to come to our backyard..... beautiful.

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    1. Thanks so much for your link and comment. Take care, have a wonderful week!

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  45. Great blue jay shots! Turks and Caicos. Nice! :)

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    1. Thanks so much for your link and comment. Take care, have a wonderful week!

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  46. Doesn't the beak of the juvenile Bald Eagle look big! Which I think all eagle's beaks look big, but on him, for some reason to me it looks even bigger.

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    1. Thank you Rose, I appreciate your comment and visit. Sometimes the bird is bigger because it is closer.
      Take care, have a great day!

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  47. Te contesto aquí a la preciosa vista del mar de la última entrada. Mucha calma nos da al verlo.Gracias Eileen.
    Buena semana.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. Thank you Laura, for your comment and visit. The views of the sea are calming. Take care, have a wonderful day!

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  48. Eileen - Juncos are still one of the most common birds around our house at the moment. A few migratory birds were showing up as we left on our trip - I was most thrilled to see a male and female Goldfinch. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment!

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    1. Thank you Angie, I appreciate your comment and visit. My Juncos are gone now, I am mostly seeing my spring-summer birds now. Take care, have a wonderful day!

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  49. Super bald eagle shots! Love the Jays. We have lots of them here right now. Enjoy the rest of your week. And happy Mother's Day.

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    1. Thank you Missy, for your link and comment. I love all the birds. Take care, have a wonderful day!

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  50. the juvenile Bald Eagle looks so cute.....

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    1. Thank you Tanza, for your link and comment.
      I always love seeing the eagles in the wild.
      Take care, have a wonderful day!

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  51. Another round of MosaicMonday in beautiful May... and I am very happy about your contribution, dear Eileen.

    More pictures this week that show your surroundings, nature, something of your everyday life. Pictures that also tell a bit of history, it`s very interesting.

    Thank you for your participation. Have a good time, best wishes and hugs from Heidrun

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    1. Thank you Heidrun, for the nice comment. I do love all things nature related. Thanks for hosting Mosaic Monday.
      Take care, have a great day!

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Have a happy day, Eileen

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