Saturday, October 12, 2024

Saturday's Critters # 565

 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!


Prayers for Florida, I hope everyone is safe!


These photos are from Aug 3rd, our second full day visiting Denali National Park and Preserve. We decided to drive as far as we were allowed to mile 15 on the park road. 


1. We had a nice breakfast at the nearby Rosie's cafe and then we headed to the park which was just 13 miles away from our hotel.  Our first critter sighting on the road to the park, was this mama Moose and her young was standing off the road in Healy.  






2. On this day I was happy to see so many moose. Moose are one of my favorite critters.





3. This bear was seen from the parking lot at the Savage River trail head. The Grizzly Bears attract a lot of attention from visitors and park rangers. 





4. This bear stayed in the same spot for awhile, it must have found something good to eat. 





5. Another moose on the loose, something upset this moose it started jumping up and ran for a short time.




Moose on the run!






6. The Willow Ptarmigan was a lifer for me, they were seen all along the park road. Groups of 4-5 were seen eating something off the ground. 






7. The Willow Ptarmigan are heavy bodied ground feeding birds. These birds are similar to the Grouse, they are brown in the summer time and turn white in the winter. They live in Denali year round. 




They were not shy birds, they just seemed busy foraging for food. 









8. The Black-billed Magpie are seen all over the park, a common bird in Alaska. They do look pretty in flight. 





9. These birds are the Dark-eyed Juncos. They were seen along a trail, we took a short walk and a break from driving. 






10. Our dinner was close to our hotel, it was at the 49th State Brewery. The scene below is from their parking lot. 





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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115 comments:

Mae Travels said...

Wonderful birds and animals! I've been following the Fat Bear contest in another part of Alaska this year. Those bears are so amazing ... as are your bear photos. Your trip looks splendid.
Thanks for hosting saturday critters... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

Cloudia said...

Exciting moose action Eileen! And a bear too. Wonderful photos today. Thank you for sharing and hosting Aloha

Rostrose said...

I'll get back to you later! 😊
Hugs Traude

EricaSta said...

First ... indeed good hope and Prayers for Florida. We see the terrible Situation in the news Day by Day.
Thank you for sharing and for hosting, dear blogfriend Eileen. Hope, you and your family is Not in danger! Stay well, have a good week.
Hugs by Heidrun

Irma said...

Hello Eileen,
A great series of photos of your walk through Denali National Park.
The moose are great to see, the grizzly bears are also fun to see in the wild, we can only see these kinds of animals in a zoo.
The Willow Ptarmigan are also beautiful to see, well photographed.
I wish you a good weekend.
Greetings Irma

Iris Flavia said...

Weee. I once had a cow in front of my back then 4-WD-car and it was huge (I stopped in time). A Moose must be even taller?
And a Grizzly I sure never want to meet... I´ve read they are QUICK! Makes one wonder (me at least) how the idea of cuddly bears for kids came up? Wouldn´t a kid want to cuddle a real one? (I had an ape called Fips, as dangerous, LOL).
That old bus sure got a nice second life!
Thank you for sharing and have a great day. Sun is up here! (yet... brrrr... cold).

italiafinlandia said...

It is always a treat to view a moose on the loose. Together with bears, they are kings of the forests.
The Willow Ptarmigan is very pretty too.
Thanks for sharing.
Happy and sunny weekend to you! 😊

Rostrose said...

Oh, those were wonderful sightings, dear Eileen! I've never seen moose in the wild, that must be great - especially with a young one 🥰😍! And then there were grizzly bears too! And you saw a lifer, the Willow Ptarmigan (actually several specimens), which I didn't know. It's nice that you saw other birds too - and I like the scenery with the pale green vintage bus and the sign tree by the parking lot!
All the best and lovely October days, Traude
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Marit said...

Hi Eileen,
Your photos are so beautiful. I love to see the the bear and the moose. Alaska have a lot of big animals.
Take care, and have a happy weekend!

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari Om
The moose are fascinating creatures... As are bears, for that matter! The ptarmigan are cute. YAM xx

chica said...

Alces, aves, até ursos...
Tanto de lindo nesse parque e reserva!
Lindas fotos!
beijos, ótimo fim de semana! chica

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Surely two of the iconic species of Alaska, are Moose and Grizzly Bear, and you nailed both. A successful trip!

Bill said...

Great shots of the moose and grizzly bear. The first time I saw a moose, I was amazed at how tall they were. Thanks for sharing and hosting. Have a wonderful weekend.

Stone Cottage Adventures said...

Yes, prayers for everyone impacted by the hurricanes. Your photos are beautiful, as always! I bet it was fun to watch the moose jumping and running! -Marci @ Old Rock Farmhouse

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mae, for your link and comment!
It was a great trip, I enjoyed seeing all the animals in the park.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Cloudia, for your link and comment
I do love the critters, especially the bears.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Traude, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Heidrun, for your link and comment.
These storms have been devastating. We are safe here!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Irma, for your link and comment.
I loved seeing the Ptarmigan up close. All the Alaska critters were wonderful.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Iris, for your link and comment.
I loved seeing the moose and the bear. I am glad they were a distance from our car.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Luisella, for your comment and your visit.
I do love to see the birds and the wild animals. They are kings of the forest.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Traude, for your link and comment!.
The park was a great place to see the wildlife and I am always happy to add a new bird to my life list.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marit, for your comment and your visit.
Alaska does have a lot of big critters, the moose are huge.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you YAM, for your link and comment.
I was happy to see the Ptarmigan up close.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

Jenn Jilks said...

What a fabulous place that must be. Moose are enormous. And the bears are loading up for winter. I am looking forward to putting up my bird feeders.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you David, for your link and comment.
It was a great trip!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Bill, for your link and comment.
The moose are tall, amazing to see up close.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marci, for your link and comment.
I did enjoy watching the moose.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

William Kendall said...

Moose are amazing animals.

Alexandra said...

How great is that you got to see Denali's wildlife! I love your photo of the moose running! I have only ever seen them standing and slowly walking. The Magpies are every where here too. They look so pretty when the sun shines on them making the blue look so blue and sometimes even green.

Intelliblog said...

Hello, Eileen, lovely photos once again. The moose (meese? LOL) look amazing and I also liked the ptarmigans. Thank you for hosting and best wishes for a good week ahead. The new reports we see about Florida are horrific and I hope people receive the help they need quickly and efficiently.

Villrose said...

The biggest critters you saw this time! Happy weekend.
/Irene

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jenn, for your link and comment.
It is a great park, I love all our national parks.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you William, for your comment and your visit.
The moose are cool critters, so big.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Nick, for your link and comment.
The Ptarmigan, bears and the moose were all favorites for me.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and comment.
They are big critters and can be dangerous.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Alexandra, for your comment and your visit.
I love seeing the birds and the animals, the Magpies are beautiful up close.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

Angie's Recipes said...

Hallo, I just sent you an email about commenting problem...(I think the problem is on my side). I am trying to use other browsers to comment...hope the comment got through. We have lots of megpies here too. I don't think I have ever seen a moose....they are pretty big.

DeniseinVA said...

Great photos Eileen and marvelous sightings. I remember my first ones of moose and grizzly bear, magical! The birds are fun to see also and I enjoyed that last shot from the 49th State Brewery. This is a wonderful meme and thank you so much for hosting. Have a great weekend!

Marie Smith said...

Great photos of the moose. Having lived in Newfoundland until recent years, we lived with the danger of a moose encounter on the highway. When we first moved to PEI, we were so relieved to drive at night without the worry of a moose encounter of the worst kind. Great post as always, Eileen.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Denise, I really enjoyed seeing all the animals in the park. the moose and the bear were great sightings. The Ptarmigan was a great new bird for me. Have a happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marie, for your comment and your visit.
The moose are huge, I was really careful while driving looking for the moose to cross the roads.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

Tom said...

...I've seen plenty of moose signs, but never a moose, perhaps one day. The bus certainly caught my attention. Eileen, thanks for hosting the party, be well.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tom, for your link and comment. Moose were a common sight to see off the roads in Alaska. I am glad non were too close to our car. Have a great weekend.

Caroline said...

Hi Eileen, excellent photos with mr.moose. You are so lucky to see one. Have a great weekend. Greets Caroline

Linda G said...

Cool animal sightings!

Barbara Rogers said...

Hi Eileen. That moose jumping and running sure must have been a sight to see! I always think of them just lumbering along in a shuffle walk...so I would have been quite surprised!

ellen b. said...

Denali is such a great destination. Wonderful to see the moose and the bears and all the other critters. Happy weekend to you, Eileen.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Caroline, for your comment and your visit.
The moose were great to see!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Linda, the wildlife sightings in Alaska were great.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Barbara, for your link and comment.
I was thinking there may have been some other critter around that made that moose upset and start to run.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

magiceye said...

Lovely critters!
Happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ellen, for your comment and your visit.
It was fun watching the wildlife in Denali.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

Red said...

The moose is an impressive animal. There are lots of them here too. I've had them in my yard many times.

carol l mckenna said...

Wow~ Moose ~ amazing photos ~ and other critters too ~ always fascinating places you post about and photograph ~ thanks,

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Red, for the comment! The moose are impressive animals, one of my favorites. Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Carol, for your link and comment. I do love the critters! Take care, have a great weekend.

Marco Luijken said...

Hello Eileen,
Nice shots!! Special that Moose. And great to see the pictures of that bear. That must be special to see in real.
Your last picture is very funny with that bus and the turn signal at the front.

Many greetings,
Marco

RedPat said...

How lucky you were to see the moose, Eileen! And get great shots of them.

MELODY JACOB said...

What an adventure you had in Denali! Seeing so many critters, from moose to grizzly bears, must have been thrilling. I love how you captured the essence of the park and its wildlife. I just shared a new travel post, please read: https://www.melodyjacob.com/2024/10/visit-dumbarton-castle-scotland-historic-fortress-dunbartonshire.html Thank you.

John's Island said...

Hi Eileen, I’ve been traveling and had social media on the back burner. Just spent some time looking over all of your recent posts. You certainly got some great pictures up in Alaska. Fascinating to see so many BIG critters! 😊 It looks to me like your Alaska trip turned out just great. Back at home it’s so interesting to hear about the bear visits to your deck. Wow, I would love to see something like that in person. As for me, I’m publishing some pictures from my travel along the West Coast … too many pics for one post, so I’m doing in parts. Hope to be able to link up one possibly next Saturday. Have a happy day and week ahead. John

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I love those Ptarmigan! I don't think I've ever seen one of them. They remind me of quail. You sure got to see a lot of unique critters! Happy weekend!

roentare said...

It is so good to see moose and bear in the same post

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

I love the critters you saw on your trip to Denali. The Grizzlies get all the attention but they make me nervous. Hiking at Yellowstone or the Tetons my head is always on a swivel looking for them. I know that moose can be also be very dangerous but for some reason I don't fear them as much. I keep my distance from all wildlife, especially the big ones.
Thank you for hosting.l

HappyK said...

Exciting to see the moose.
Excellent photos of everything!!!

rupam sarma said...

Hello Hope you are doing well. Great post.
Amazing series of photos. Moose photos awesome.
Bears looks great. Loved this post. Happy Sunday.

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orchid0324 said...

Hi! Dearest Eileen; So sorry that I linked 2 pages; Please forget number 30; And I will write you comment again later. I need to go out for errand p;) Thank you very much for your effort, Miyako

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Fabulous to see Moose and all the action Eileen. Thanks for hosting and commenting Have a great week ahead.

Linda said...

Incredible critters! Thank you for hosting.

Shiju Sugunan said...

Those moose are so cute! I've always wanted to see one in person.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marco, for your comment and visit. It was a treat to see both the moose and the bear. Take care, have a great week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Shiju, for your link and comment. The moose were one of my favorite critters. Have a great week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda , for your link and comment.
Take care, have a great week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Margaret for your link and comment.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Miyako, for your link and comment.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and comment.
Take care, have a great week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen, for your comment and visit.
It was a treat to see all the moose in Alaska.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Yogi, for your link and comment.
I was on the lookout for those big critters while hiking on the trails. Take care, have a great week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Roentare, for your link and comment.
It was exciting to see both the moose and the bear.
Take care, have a great week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you RedPat, for your link and comment.
I was happy to see all the critters on our trip!
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you John, for your comment and visit.
I have been checking out your recent post, the cruise and trip along the Pacific coast. We did enjoy our Alaska trip and all the critters and beautiful scenery! Take care, have a great week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Diane, for your link and comment. The Ptarmigan was a great bird, I was happy to add a new bird to my life list. Take care , have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Melody, for your comment and visit. We did enjoy our Alaska trip and the wildlife we saw was a treat.
Take care, have a great week!

Life Images by Jill, Western Australia said...

I can't get over the fact you see bears on your trundles. Grizzlies are very dangerous I hear! The Willow Ptarmigan has very pretty markings. Happy travels, enjoy your week, and thankyou again for the link up.

Hena Tayeb said...

Oh wow.. such amazing pictures. What a wonderful time you must have had.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jill, I appreciate your critter link and your comment. I love seeing the bears, it is good they keep their distance and spook easily. Have a great week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your visit and comment. Take care, have a great day and a happy new week!

Little Wandering Wren said...

It was so lovely to see your Moose photos Eileen, it took me back to seeing my first Moose last year in Montana, Like you I adore these critters! Take Care and have a great week.
Wren x

Laura. M said...

Si, cuidemos la vida silvestre y su hábitat, sin ella nos irá mal Preciosa naturaleza. Gracias.
Buena semana Eileen.
Un abrazo.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Wren, I appreciate the comment. I do love the moose, an awesome critter.. Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Laura! Yes, we must protect the wildlife and their habitat. Take care, have a wonderful week!

Rose said...

So glad you are sharing what you saw...the Willow Ptarmigan are so pretty. They have what I call a quiet beauty.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Rose, I appreciate your comment. My post are a memory keeper for hubby and I! Take care, have a wonderful week!

Sharon Wagner said...

You saw all creatures great and small. The van reminds me of the poor guy from Into the Wild.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Sharon, for your link and comment.
Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.

VENTANA DE FOTO said...

Sabes disfrutar de la vida, con tus buenos paseos por la naturaleza. Me ha encantado tus buenas imágenes.
Un abrazo.

Majo Dutra said...

Eileen, I enjoyed reading about your trip and the wildlife you had the opportunity to observe in the park.
Thank you for the great report... It must also have been comfortable to return, because Alaska is already very cold.
I posted a poem... Maybe you'll like it...
Great week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment. I do love all things nature related, a walk in nature is my simple pleasure. Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and visit. The time we were in Alaska, they weather was warmer, not that cold. Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.

Lowcarb team member said...

Hello Eileen
It looks and sounds such a wonderful trip.
Great photographs of the moose and grizzly bear, nice to see the birds too of course :)

I do hope your week is going well, sending my good wishes.

All the best Jan

This N That said...

I enjoyed this post Eileen..We were in Alaska many years ago..Beautiful country and wildlife....Love the Meeses!!!

Veronica Lee said...

Loved reading about your adventures in Denali.
How magical to see the moose up close , especially with a mama and her young!
Your photos are beautiful, as always, Eileen.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jan, for your comment and visit.
Hubby and I enjoyed our visit to the park, especially seeing the wildlife. Take care, have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Missy, I appreciate your visit and comment.
Alaska is a beautiful state! Take care, have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Veronica, for your link and comment. I loved seeing the young moose with the mama. Take care, have a great day!

Jim and Barb's Adventures said...

I am finally home for a while and back to my regular routine so can catch up on the blogs I missed! Denali is such a special place, and it looks as though your visit did not disappoint. I don't think we saw any ptarmigan during our visit, such a cool and unique bird. I wondering if that momma moose was trying to get away from all those bugs, I know I would be!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks for the comment and visit. Denali is special but I love all our national parks. The Ptarmigan was a great bird, a happy sighting for me. Take care, have a great day!

Ana Mínguez Corella said...

Hi Eileen! Beautiful set of pictures.. Have a happy weekend ahead

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ana! Have a great day!

Teresa said...

Me encantó tu reportaje, hay anímales que no se ven por aquí. Un abrazo.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Teresa, for your comment. I do love finding new critters. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend!

EricaSta said...

I'm replying late this week, it was turbulent after our trip. The coming days will be easier again...

...there are fantsatic scenes of nature again, dear Eileen..

I'm very happy about the contribution to MosaicMonday again, thank you for that. Kind regards from Heidrun

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
I hope all is ok! Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend!

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