Saturday, December 7, 2024

Saturday's Critters # 573

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!


I am trying to catch up with my photos, these are from my backyard, our walks on the local fire roads and to the lake, Hashawha Nature Center and the local NCR bike trail.


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1. September is the time to see the Warblers in my backyard, they love the berries on the Devil's Walking Stick. Below are the Cape May Warbler, female Cardinal and a young deer in my yard.





2. The Lantana plant and the Fuchsia were looking beautiful throughout September, a female Scarlet Tanager was seen at the same berries.  The Hummingbird and butterflies love these plants.





3. The mosaic below is made of photos from our walk at the Hashawha Nature Center, Below are the American Robin, House Finch, Deer , Groundhog, female House Finch, Gray Catbird and a unknown warbler hiding behind some leaves.





4. The Eastern Bluebirds, 4-5 bluebirds were hanging around the birdhouse. They might use the house during the colder nights to stay warm.





5. Sept 22, our walk to the Prettyboy Reservoir. We saw a Green Heron and just a few leaves were starting to turn pretty colors. 



The Green Heron look like it was hiding in the bushes on the lake shore.





6. September 23rd, I saw a female Rose-breasted Grosbeak at the Devil's Walking Stick berries. 





7. Below several mosaics are all from Sept 24, my backyard birds.  The Hermit Thrush was enjoying the berries. I saw two together on the Devil's Walking Stick, bottom left photo. 




On the same day as above and at the same back yard berries, are the Northern Parula, Cape May Warbler, Brown Thrasher and a female Scarlet Tanager. 




Below same day Sept 24 in my backyard, are the Northern Flicker and the Ruby-throated Hummingbird.




Again on the same day Sept 24, I found the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker eating the berries. 





The Peacock came for a visit to our deck, perched on the deck railing.




8. Sept 26, below more birds at the berries, the Black-throated Blue Warbler, Mourning Doves, Hermit Thrush, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, American Robin, Tennessee Warbler and a Northern Flicker.




9.  Not the best photo, looking through my bedroom window blind at the Pileated Woodpecker. Another bird that loves those berries on the Devil's Walking Stick.






10. Sept 29, the cottontail bunnies love our yard. I saw this one on our driveway.







Sept 30th, I heard the Gray Catbird knocking on our den window.  I took a few photos of the Catbird sitting in the Rhododendron right outside the window.




This post takes me through the end of September, I am still behind sharing my critter photos.  I hope you enjoyed the birds and wildlife.



Today is my son's birthday, Happy Birthday Brian!🎈🎂


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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112 comments:

Shiju Sugunan said...

Wow, what a beautiful month of birdwatching! Your backyard is a bird paradise. Love the variety of birds you captured.
And Happy Birthday to Brian! Hope he has a wonderful day filled with joy, laughter, and lots of cake!

DeniseinVA said...

How wonderful to see all your wildlife so close to home, and elsewhere. Thank you for these delightful sightings Eileen. Happy weekend!

rupam sarma said...

Amazing birds, Great photos, Thanks a lot for hosting.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
I swear that Catbird knew it was on the Cat-walk and threw you some shapes! It's better to have a plentiful supply of critter shots than, like me, too few... YAM xx

EricaSta said...

I'm late today, we sleeping much to long... :))) What emotional scenes from your window, seeing lovely birds and the bunny. And I see no snow in your area. We have Frost and stormy wheather now. Staying inside with "Glühwein".
Have a wonderful weekend and a good week.
Greetings by Heidrun

Iris Flavia said...

The Devil's Walking Stick?! Hell, where do you live??? LOL. Where does the name come from? A tree´s name?
Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, huh?
Cute deer. And the Bluebirds, so pretty.
Oh, it´s Easter already (would that be nice! The weather is so icky since weeks here).
Why is it called catbird?
To your son!
And have a great Saturday, no matter the weather.

italiafinlandia said...

Thanks for sharing this collection of sweet critters. I will pick the Eastern Bluebirds as my favourites. Happy birthday to your son!
Happy Saturday and enjoy your weekend!

Irma said...

Hello Eileen,
This is a great series of photos and collages.
The Northern Flicker and the Yellow-bellied Woodpecker are my favorites this time.
I wish you a very nice weekend.
Greetings Irma

chica said...

Fico feliz que tenham tantas coisas lindas pertinho de vocês. Ótimas fotos! Parabéns pra teu filho! Felicidades! beijos, lindo fim de semana! chica

roentare said...

The birds are fabulous to look at. P.S I could not post comment last week at all.

Mae Travels said...

Nice photos and good to see that you are catching up.
Thanks for hosting.

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,
Beautiful photos! I love to see the cottontail bunny. It's so sweet. Happy Birthday to your son!
Take care, and have a great weekend!

baili said...

oh dear what a delightful series of beautiful images !!!
it is hard to move eye from the pretty bird photos dear Eileen :)

you captured so nicely as always
the header photo also is awesomely beautiful
i am in awe of the area where you live my friend :)
hugs and best wishes

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Lovely shots of some wonderful wildlife, Eileen. It's great to have such a wide range of critters visit your yard. Thanks for hosting and have a great week. Best wishes to your son on his Birthday.

Stone Cottage Adventures said...

Devils Walking Stick is quite the crowd pleaser! I love seeing all of your photos! -Marci @ Old Rock Farmhouse

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Shiju, for your link and your comment!
Also, thank you for the birthday wishes.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Denise, for your comment and your visit!
I am lucky to see so many wildlife sightings close to home.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you YAM, for your link and your comment!
There have been slow times with my sightings, the birds like to hide from me. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Heidrun, for your link and your comment!
So far, we have only had a couple of dustings of snow here. It is very cold there and windy!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Great array of species! What a pleasure. I suspect that any warblers on the berry- bearing bushes are seeking insects and spiders. The only warbler capable of digesting berries is Yellow-rumped Warbler, hence the alternative name of the eastern form, Myrtle Warbler, alluding to its preference for the berries of the Wax Myrtle.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Iris, for your link and your comment!
The Devil's walking Stick is a plant that has pointed thorns covering the branches, making it unpleasant to grab or accidently walk past. The Catbird has a distinct call that sounds like a cat's meow. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Luisella, for your comment and the birthday wishes! The Bluebirds are a favorite of mine.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Irma, for your link and your comment!
I love seeing all the birds, especially the woodpeckers.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mae, for your link and your comment!
I enjoyed your post on the Asa Wright Center.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marit, for your link and your comment!
The bunny is cute. Thank you for the birthday wishes.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Baili, for your comment and your visit!
I am lucky to live so close to so much wildlife.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marci, for your link and your comment!
The Devil's Walking Stick is a great plant, the berries attract so many species of birds.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

Angie's Recipes said...

wow those were from your back yard? Even the deer? I am so jealous!! They are so beautiful! In my backyard, I can only see crows, magpies and doves...well, some sparrows and loud papagai..

Jeanie said...

Your yard looks like the perfect haven for birds -- so very pretty. And the warblers are lovely. So, too, are those zinnias!

Linda G said...

Wow! The birds sure love your yard!

William Kendall said...

Awwww to the deer and bunny.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you David, for your link and your comment!
Yes David, I have seen all kinds of insects on and around these berries. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Angie, for your comment and your visit!
Yes, I am lucky with all the wildlife I can see in my yard.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jeanie, for your comment!
I enjoy all my backyard birds, such a treat to see outside my windows. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda, for your comment and your visit!
Yes, I think the birds to love my yard.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you William, I appreciate your visit and comment.
Have a great weekend.

Tom said...

...on this gloomy winter morning, all of the bright colors are a welcomed sight. Thanks Eillem, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tom, for your link and your comment!
The colors are a pretty sight.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

MadSnapper n Beau said...

glad to see the peacock is alive and well and still visiting your deck. the backyard birds are all so beautiful. since the 3 hurricanes, we have only seen one blue jay, 2 doves and the murder of crows twice a day.. you are blessed to have all these critters so close to you

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

You took such good photos and did great with your IDs. It's hard knowing what some of the females are and they can blend in too. The deer is a fun sighting! Happy weekend!

Penelope Notes said...

Love the bird knocking on your window. :)) My warmest best wishes go to your son, Brian, on his birthday!

snobe casamang said...

WOW so wonderful photos, very nice post, I wish you a happy weekend.

Jim and Barb's Adventures said...

You had a very busy September with a lot of great photos.
Happy birthday to your son!

Bill said...

I can see why the birds like your yard, it's beautiful. A wonderful collection of critters. Thanks for hosting and have a fantastic weekend.

Barbara Rogers said...

Another wonderful collection of photos of critters. Happy birthday to your son! The chuckle I had while looking at these was the name of Prettyboy Reservoir. Wonder who it was named for!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Diane, for your link and your comment!
I try my best with the bird id's, sometimes I may not be correct. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Maria, for your link, birthday wishes and your comment! Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jim, for your comment and your visit!
September was a good months for my bird sightings.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Barb, for your link and your comment!
Prettyboy is a strange name for a reservoir. It was a name of a settler's horse that lived in the area, it drowned in a local creek back in the 1930's. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

Cloudia said...

Thank you for this great party Eileen! I certainly enjoy the variety of birds you see as well. Aloha!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sandra for your comment and your visit!
The Peacock was missing for almost 2 months, he was back on my deck this morning. I am lucky to see all the wildlife in our yard. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Cloudia, for your link and your comment!
I am happy to see you and your critters each week.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

Laura. M said...

Precioso el mirlo azul, el carpintero y los de la últina foto.
Y Felicidades a Brian! 🍰🎉 Buen fin de semana Eileen.
Un abrazo.

eileeninmd said...

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

Tine de Jong said...

You had seen a lot and i like all your photos.Happy weekend wish for you hereby.

Taken For Granted said...

You have photographed some really great birds that we don't get to see here on the northern prairie. Thank you for that.

Lowcarb team member said...

Hello Eileen
Many thanks for sharing your sightings, what a wonderful and varied collection.
I hope you had a good birthday, happy birthday wishes for your son too.

Enjoy your weekend.

All the best Jan

eileeninmd said...

Thank you so much for linking up and for the comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and comment.
I would like to see more prairie birds.
Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jan, for your nice comment and the birthday wishes. I am happy with all the species of yard birds I have here. Take care, enjoy your day and have a happy weekend.

carol l mckenna said...

Happy Birthday ~ to your son ~ Wonderful series of nature photos ~ each bird is so beautiful ~ Favorite, though, is the bunny rabbit ~ hugs,

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Carol, for your link and comment and the birthday wishes. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

Jenn Jilks said...

Just arrived home from the city. Our grandkids are in a musical.
I love this: "trying to catch up with my photos" as you do find a lot of great photo ops!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

You certainly have an eye for birds and a love of all that nature offers.
Thank you for hosting!!

Debbie said...

eileen, you sure do get a wonderful variety of birds in your yard, many of these i do not see in mine. you see most of them much later than i do. you must really enjoy seeing the peacock, that is a real treat!! i am surprised you are able to grow so many flowers getting deer right in your yard. happy birthday to your son and have an awesome weekend!!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jenn, for your link and your comment!
I am sure the musical was a fun event and you are proud of your grands. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Yogi, for your link and your comment!
I do love all things nature related.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

RedPat said...

I'm always impressed with the variety of birds you see so close to home, Eileen. Thanks for all your nice comments and for hosting us each week!

J. S. Vila said...

It is a lovely collection of very nice photographs made in the nature. Images of lovelys birds. My prefered photograph of all these, perhaps must be the island wood in the lake. All images are so nice. Is so good to travel, or to live, near these extraordinary natural places. It is a real joy

HappyK said...

Amazing collection of critters. One of my favorites is the rabbit.

21 Wits said...

Hello Eileen and best wishes for your son's birthday! Celebrations are the best aren't they! Enjoy your weekend!

John's Island said...

Eileen, It’s delightful looking over pictures from your backyard and your walks. I especially love the Peacock and Hummingbird pics. I can’t get over having a Peacock visit your deck. 😊 Thank you for getting out in nature and snapping these critter pics for us. And thank you for hosting and sharing Saturday’s Critters! John

Rose said...

What a variety of birds you got to see! I wish I could see even half that many.

Linda said...

Love all the birds! Happy birthday to Brian!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Debbie, for your link and your comment!
We are lucky to see the migrating warblers in September.
I was happy to see the peacock this morning outside my door. He was missing for a couple of months.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you RedPat, for your link and your comment!
I am lucky to see all these birds in my yard and neighborhood. Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen, for your comment and your visit!
The rabbit is cute!
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you John, for your comment and your visit!
I am lucky to see a lot of these birds right outside my windows. Th Peacock visiting our yard is a treat.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Rose, for your comment and your visit!
I am lucky to see all these birds.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

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

Aritha V. said...

Happy birthday for him ( to late) and big hug for you. Thanks for hosting.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Aritha, for your link, birthday wish and your comment.
Have a great day and happy week ahead.

stardust said...

Hello, Eileen. While looking at these photos, I was remembering my own September. The cottontail bunny is so cute, and you did a good job through the window blinds. You have various many cute visitors.
Yoko

Tanza Erlambang said...

the Northern Flicker look so pretty.... colorful.
Have a nice weekend.

ellen b. said...

Lots of great photos of the birds, Eileen. A very happy belated birthday to your son!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Yoko, for your comment and your visit!
The bunny is a cutie!
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tanza, for your comment and your visit!
Yes, the Flicker is a pretty bird.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ellen, for your comment, birthday wishes and your visit! Take care, have a wonderful week.

Veronica Lee said...

How lovely to see all the wildlife so near to home, as well as in other places. Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos and delightful moments, Eileen.

Majo Dutra said...

Hy, Eileen, it seems incredible to me, how you identify so many little birds!
I appreciate always your photos.
Congratulations to your son... My daughter celebrates on the 13th...
I have a poem about dezemvro with a message... Good daya
~~~~~~

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Veronica, for your link and comment.
I always enjoy my wildlife sightings.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and the birthday wishes.
I have enjoyed watching birds for my of my life.
Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.

Teresa said...

Maravilloso reportaje, me ha gustado mucho ver tantos pájaros tan bonitos. Gracias y besos.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Birds at Paradise in your backyard Eileen Thanks for hostintg and commenting and have a wonderful week ahead

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Margaret, for your link and your comment.
Have a great day and happy week ahead.

Teresa said...

Muchísimas felicidades para tu hijo. Besos.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Teresa, your comment is appreciated.
Take care, have a great day!

Life Images by Jill, Western Australia said...

You certainly have a beautiful place for critters to enjoy Eileen. Though I do remember in the past seeing a bear on your patio. no thankyou. Last week we had a lizard in our garden and there seems to be a wild rabbit around lately. We don't bush walk much this time of the year - far too hot. Enjoy your week Eileen.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jill, I appreciate your visit and comment.
I am lucky to see such a variety of wildlife in my yard.
The warm weather feels much better than our cold winter days. Take care, have a great day.

EricaSta said...

It's Thursday, the afternoon to write my comments.

Thank you so much for your participation, dear blog friend ... interesting to read! Greetings from Heidrun

morfeas said...

Εύχομαι αυτές οι γιορτές των Χριστουγέννων να γεμίσουν την καρδιά σου με αγάπη, το σπίτι σου με ζεστασιά και την ψυχή σου με χαρά. Ας είναι κάθε στιγμή γεμάτη φως και ευτυχία, και ο νέος χρόνος να σου φέρει υγεία, ευημερία και κάθε σου όνειρο να γίνει πραγματικότητα. Καλά Χριστούγεννα και ευτυχισμένο το νέο έτος!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Heidrun, for your comment and for hosting the MM party. Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Al the best in 2025. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend.

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