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I am away from my computer at this time, I want thank everyone who links up and shares their critters, to everyone who visits and for all the nice comments. I will be visiting and commenting as soon as I can.
1. These photos and critters are from our Arizona trip. I am still trying to catch up sharing more recent photos. On April 27th after we left the Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, we decided to check out the adjacent Reid Park. We walked the loop around the lake and of course I was looking at all the birds and critters.
2. Below are a few turtles, a Cormorant and some domestic Geese.
3. A view of the lake, pretty sky and some ducks and pigeons.
4. Below are two hummingbirds hard to tell their id due to the lighting and angle of the photos. The Gila Woodpecker and a Great Horned Owl on a nest.
5. Not sure but this could be a Costa's Hummingbird.
6. This looks like the female Gila Woodpecker, I think it looks very similar to our Red-bellied Woodpecker. There is also a Golden-fronted Woodpecker and a Gilded Flicker that are similar.
7. I was able to zoom in on a nest in a distant tree, It wasn't until I was home looking on the computer that I noticed I captured a profile of the Great Horned Owl sitting on the nest. I see the ear tufts close to the top right side of the photo.
8. This cute dog was patiently waiting for his/her human to continue on their walk.
9. A couple of Cormorants were swimming in the lake.
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What a pretty, healing day Eileen! Thank you alohawhat a pretty healing day Eileen! Thank you, aloha!
Capturing an image of the nesting owl is really great. Your walk looks lovely. Nice that you were there in the cooler part of the year.
Thanks for hosting all the critters!
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Hello Eileen.
A great series of photos of different birds. It was a nice surprise that the owl was in the nest. Thank you for sharing these photos. Have a wonderful weekend.
I was not aware of the woodpeckers having a different look to the red bellied ones
The cute Hummingbird is my fav (but they are all beautiful) - enjoy your day off-PC!
I'll get back to you a little later, for now best wishes!
All the best, Traude
Good Morning, dear Eileen. Never seen before a golden fronted Woodpecker. Such a pretty Bird. Like the other animals too... especially the sweet dog, which waiting on his human. I enjoyed again reading here, the virtual walk on your post. Now I thank you for sharing and for hosting. Wishing a wonderful week, hugs by Heidrun
Hello Eileen,
Beautiful series of photos from your trip to Arizona.
Beautiful photo of the American eagle owl sitting on the nest, you saw this well, they have a very good camouflage.
Beautiful photo of the dog too.
I wish you a very good weekend.
Greetings Irma
Hari OM
That Horned Owl on nest sighting was extra special! Thank you, as ever, for sharing all your wonderful finds. YAM xx
Dear Eileen,
I enjoyed going to the lake in Tucson with you. (Incidentally, my and my husband's favorite band was founded in this city: Calexico)
How nice that so many different birds gather on one platform and apparently get along without arguing. Unfortunately, that's not something you can always say about people. In addition to the waterfowl, you discovered some other beautiful birds, and of course I'm always particularly happy to see hummingbirds. It's wonderful that there was also a Great Horned Owl - I wouldn't have recognized it without your tip-off, but now I can see it! I really like the female woodpecker - I think I only know the male version of it (from photos) - and the dog has a very sweet face!
I've only just seen that you're spending some time away from the computer - I hope you have many pleasant experiences!
All the best, Traude
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seeing your images I really miss those travelling days. The image of the Costa's Hummingbird looks really weird with that beak pointing up. :)
Gorgeous series of photos, Eileen! My favorite is the woodpecker!
Good to see you travels. I finally made it back down to the trailcams. I wasn't disappointed!
There must be something about the air in Arizona. I have found more Great Horned Owl nests there than anywhere else I have travelled, and more than here at home even.
Que lindo,como sempre! Adoro ver os teus bichos de sábado!
beijos, lindo fim de semana, chica
Beautiful photos, Eileen. Always interesting to look at woodpeckers at work! Thanks for hosting and have a lovely new week. (Nick from MAP)
hope you are having fun.. I can see you had fun with these. my first ever viewing of turtles and fowl in one spot together. I spotted the dog in the first photo, my eyes are drawn to fur critters like yours go to critters with feathers.
Thanks for sharing the gilded woodpecker! I had never seen one!
...Eileen, once again you have a fabulous collection of critters. Thanks for hosting and have an Awesome August.
How beautiful! I would love to visit the park.
Good variety of native species with a few non natives thrown in.
Awesome collections of photos, Lovely birds, Dogy looks so cute :) Happy Weekend. Thanks a lot for hosting.
I wish you all the best and thank you for sharing your sightings.
The Hummingbird is my favourite this time. 😊
It is so hard to get shots of hummingbirds. First, they rarely seem to land and when they do, they are so small AND you have to be in a position to take your pictures. You have some great shots there!
Looks like you had a good time enjoying your Arizona trip. I sometimes discover an insect on a flower I photographed after I look at the enlarged photo. Always a nice surprise.
Hello Eileen,
I have tried many times today to link up my blog to Saturday Critters, but it have failed every time.
I think it's something wrong with blogger.
Your photos are always so beautiful. The cute dog was very sweet.
Take care, and enjoy your weekend!
Hi Eileen! Those are truly "lucky ducks" thta live there! Our area is still battling a wildfire but it seems more under control. The iar has been terrible--thick with smoke!
Love the owl shot, Eileen. It was well hidden.
your trip to arizona was quite amazing and filled with beautiful birds. the hummingbirds look interesting, what a cute, patient dog!! where ever you are today, i hope you are having an amazing time. many thanks for hosting!!!
It's always a treat to see the critters here! Enjoy your time away from the computer and happy August to you!
I hope you're having a wonderful time! Take care and thanks for the party! Love your photos as always. Can't wait to see what you are taking this week....and where!
I say three cheers to you -- you have such a fantastic photo library from your trip, (and other things!) I'm amazed you ever get through it! As always, splendid!
Hello Eileen :)
Gorgeous captures of the lake and it's always nice to see different species of birds being sociable. What a thrill to see a Great-horned Owl in it's nest, I enjoyed seeing all the water birds, the Woodpecker Hummingbirds and lovely capture of the cute dog.
All the best , and thank you for hosting. Eileen
Sonjia.
Always enjoy seeing all the critters. :)
Nice bird pictures! That white dog is adorable.
Hi Eileen! Super photos of all kinds of critters from Tucson. Someone has spent a lotta time keeping that furry friend nice and clean. Thanks for hosting. Have a wonderful weekend!
It looks like another wonderful time in another beautiful state. Thank you for sharing these Eileen, always a pleasure to visit. Have a great time whatever you are doing.
What a cute pup.
Aww, the dog! What a beauty!
Your Arizona critters are fantastic—loved the turtles, the Great Horned Owl, and the hummingbirds.
The dog waiting so patiently is adorable.
Happy Monday, Eileen!
That's a unique looking hummer, whatever variety it is. Lovely new header!
Hello Eileen,
Great pictures. Wonderful all birds.
The hummingbird and woodpecker is so nice. Very funny to see these kinds.
Many greetings,
Marco
Gracias por tan precioso reportaje. Un abrazo y feliz mes de agosto para ti.
I have got to remember to look at these on computer...but wantedvto tell you I love the quotes the the post above this!
Dear Eileen photos are majestic ♥️
Loved seeing all gorgeous birds
How nice turtle and birds are taking sunbath together:)
Ohthe pet is adorable indeed ♥️
Enjoy your break my friend
Best wishes for you and family
Precioso paseo como siempre. Abrazos. Creo que te había dejado otro comentario.
Thanks so much Cloudia, I appreciate you linking up and for commenting. Take care, have a great day!
Thank you Mae! It was fun finding the owl on the nest. It was a cooler time of the year to be there. Take care, enjoy your day!
Thank you for your link and comment! The owl was a nice surprise. Take care, enjoy your day!
Thank you for linking up and for the comment. There are so many woodpecker species, they do look different. Take care, enjoy your day!
Thank you for linking up and for the comment. The hummingbirds are sweet. Take care, enjoy your day!
Thank you Traude. Take care, enjoy your day!
Thank you for linking up and for the comment. I do love the dogs. Take care, enjoy your day!
Thank you Irma, for linking up and for the comment. The owl was a surprise to find. Take care, enjoy your day!
Thank you YAM, for linking up and for the comment. Finding the owl was special. Take care, enjoy your day!
Thank you Traude, for linking up and for the comment.
I do love seeing the birds and critters. It is fun looking for them too.
Hubby and were away on a trip to Alaska.
Take care, enjoy your day!
Thank you Monica, for linking up and for the comment.
I wish the hummingbird photos were better, the lighting was not right.
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Thank you for linking up and for the comment.
I love the woodpeckers too.
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Thank you Jenn, for linking up and for the comment. I am glad you are feeling better.Take care, enjoy your day!
Thank you David, for linking up and for the comment.
I have seen lots of the owl nest in Florida.
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Thank you Chica, for your comment.
I do love to share the critters I see.
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Thank you Nick, for your link and comment.
The woodpeckers are fun to watch.
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Thank you Sandra, for your.
Hubby and I went on a trip to Alaska, it was fun.
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Thank you Marie, for your comment.
It was a great bird to find, then they were seen everywhere we went.
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Thank you Tom, for your link and comment. Take care, enjoy your day!
Thank you Angie, for your comment. Take care, enjoy your day!
Thank you Red, for your comment.
I do not mind finding some non-native birds.
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Thank you for your link and comment.
The dog was cute!
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