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I did not go on many birdwatching outings in December. It seemed like the month flew by, with both hubby and I being sick off and on. We both had the flu/stomach bug. I had a few episodes of vertigo. Hubby was out of commission for a few weeks having the Shingles on his face, even after having the Shingles vaccine. His eye was infected from the Shingles. We had multiple trips to the ER, a health clinic and his eye doctor. Finally he got the all clear the day before Christmas. For an added safety precaution we kept our distance from the family, especially the grandchildren. We met up with them the Saturday after Christmas.
1. Dec 25th, we were surprised to see our neighborhood Peacock walking around our yard and on the deck. I gave him some of the peanut suet nuggets and he quickly ate them all.
2. Our neighborhood peacock came for a visit.
3. A little late but we enjoyed Christmas with the grandkids. It was a joyful time with the kiddies.
4. Dec 27th, hubby and I were walking on the local fire road when I saw this Pileated Woodpecker fly and land on a nearby tree.
5. Dec 30, we rode past the Friendly Farms ponds on the way home. There were lots of Canada Geese and a group of male and female Bufflehead ducks.
6. A view of the ponds, the ducks look way to small but you can see small bits of white which are the Buffleheads.
7. A larger image of the male Bufflehead with three females.
Bonus: Yesterday our grandson turned 3 years old, Happy Birthday to Mason.
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78 comments:
Great peacock sighting! The Buffleheads are a nice find too. Happy belated birthday to Mason!
Good to hear that you are feeling better in January than you did in December! Happy birthday to your grandson. And thanks for hosting Critters!
best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
A peacock in your neighbourhood? Wow..I want to move to where you live, Eileen.
Eileen once again your creatures are very impressive and your grandchildren so cute!!
So beautiful photos , Amazing peacock, Beautiful birds.
Happy Birthday Wishes to Mason, God Bless. Happy Weekend. Thanks a lot for hosting.
Woodpecker and peacock are both unique and beautiful birds
Yikes for being so sick!, but at least you could see family after all. The peacock is beautiful and especially the woodpecker! I only hear them but never spot them.
Hope you have a healthy, happy Saturday!
I hope both of your health is smooth sailing from here on! Glad you're better now. Happy birthday to the young one! Aloha!
Hello Eileen,
Beautiful series of photos of your trips that you have done.
Annoying stomach flu, I have also just recovered from it, it is very prevalent in the Netherlands just like regular influenza.
Also congratulations on your grandson Mason.
I wish you a very nice weekend.
Greetings Irma
Hello, it was good that you could spend Christmas with your grandchildren and that your both got well. Incredible how children grow up quickly! Or is it just my impression? 😉
Happy weekend and thanks for sharing the lovely critters!
Hello Eileen,
It must be wonderful to see a peacock in your neighborhood. They are very beautiful. It is so sad to read about your health problems, and I hope you are better now. Your grandchildren are so cute.
Take care, and have a happy weekend!
Que linda essa visita do pavão no teu quintal. Sur´presa linda!
O picapau é muito bonito e gosto dos patos também! Teus netos sempre nos agradam ver. Lindos! Parabéns ao Masom pelos 3 aninhos!
Lindo fim de semana! beijos, chica
Oh, I'm very sorry that illnesses like dizziness, among other things, are a burden on everyday life. I sincerely wish you both a speedy recovery, dear Eileen. We, Hobby ans me, know about such days.
The grandchildren's time, on the other hand, is a great joy, as the cheerful pictures show.
Best wishes and have a nice weekend, Heidrun
Hari Om
Golly, doesn't Christmas seem like a lifetime ago already? Kids make it, and the memories are the gifts. YAM xx
I’m sorry to hear you and your hubby had a rough time with your health, but glad he's better now.
The peacock visit was such a nice surprise, and those Bufflehead ducks are adorable!
Happy 3rd Birthday to Mason!
I had no idea about your troubles in December...
My daughter had an H Zoster blister on her back and I had it in 2024... I have to go and get vaccinated, it's a terrible virus.
I really enjoyed seeing your grandchildren and reading you, Eileen.
Have a great week.
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The peacock is a grand fellow.
Hello Eileen :)
You and your husband had a rough time health wise leading up to Christmas but I'm so glad you were able to participante in the festivities, and are well now. I do like those Bufflehead ducks and how wonderful to have a Peacock roaming around your garden.
Happy birthday Mason! :)
I am going to see your last weeks post now, and share my last post here. I had surgery on my back, that is why I couldn't take part.
Thank you for hosting Eileen
All the best
Sonjia.
The colourful peacock, cheerful children and that red-headed Pileated Woodpecker are all sweet things to brighten up your spirit when not feeling so well! Cheers to three year old Mason and cheers to a nice weekend!
Good to see the kids having fun, Eileen, and many happy returns of Mason's special day. Lovely peacock and woodpeckers. Thanks for hosting and have a lovely new week!
Happy Birthday to Mason! He is such a cute little boy. The peacock sighting is also very cool. :)
Hope the peacock danced for you!
Happy weekend!
You had quite a battle with health issues in December and I am glad to hear that you have both turned the corner. The peacock no doubt came to show his sympathy! All the best - David
Such a shame, having health issues. So sorry.
You sure find those birds!
Your December sounds like one to forget...so sorry health was not good for you all. I've also had shingles since having the vaccine, and now take daily meds to avoid further outbreaks. So far just one little bit when stressed. Love that you've got a neighborhood peacock! I like the name of bufflehead ducks.
Thank you Shiju, for your link and your comment.
It is a treat to see the Peacock walking around our yard.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Mae, for your link and your comment.
Yes, January has been a better month health wise.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Angie, for your comment and your visit.
The peacock is fun to see in and around our yard.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Katerina, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for your link and your comment.
The Peacock is a beautiful bird.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Roentare, for your link and your comment.
I do love seeing all the birds.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Iris, for your link and your comment.
The Peacock and Woodpeckers are always a treat to see.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Cloudia, for your link and your comment.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
I'm so sorry you've been so sick. That can really slow down all activities. I'm glad you enjoyed time with the little ones when you felt better though. They are so precious and don't mind waiting. Take care!
Thank you Irma, for your link and your comment.
The stomach bug was not fun, I hope you all feeling better now too. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Luisella, for your link and your comment.
The grandchildren are growing so fast.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Marit, for your link and your comment.
We are feeling better now. I am biased about our grandchildren they are adorable.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Chica, for your comment and your visit.
It is always a treat to see the Peacock. Our grands are adorable, we love spending time with them.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Heidrun, for your link and your comment.
I am just glad we are feeling better. The grandchildren are a joy. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you YAM, for your comment and your visit.
I was way behind sharing photos, Christmas was a fun time with the grands. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Veronica, for your comment and your visit.
It is a treat to see the Peacock walking around our yard.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for your comment and your visit.
It is best to be vaccinated, my hubby could have had a more serious case of the shingles.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
I am fascinated by that peacock. he is just gorgeous.. glad both of you are feeling better. Happy belated birthday to Mason, cuter by the day.. on no on the vertigo. Mine strikes out of nowhere and then is gone. its no fun at all
Thank you William, for your comment and your visit.
The Peacock is a beauty!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Sonjia, for your link and your comment.
I do enjoy seeing all my neighborhood birds. I hope you are feeling well after your back surgery!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Alexandra, for your link and your comment.
Nature is healing, I love my birdwatching hobby.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Nick, for your link and your comment.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Maria, for your link and your comment.
Mason is a sweetie! I always love seeing the Peacock walking around our yard. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for your link and your comment.
I have seen the peacock dancing.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you David, for your link and your comment.
The Peacock was a treat to see on Christmas Day.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
...Mason, I wish you a Happy Birthday. Have fun day! Thanks Eillen for hosting the party today.
Not everyone has a peacock walking around their yard. :) Happy Birthday, Mason, hope you had lots of fun.
Happy Birthday to Mason! Whoa! The two of you had a rough December. I'm sorry to hear that, especially hubby getting shingles after having the shingles shot. Glad you and hubby recovered enough for Christmas day and you could have a late Christmas get together with your family. Fun peacock visit!
Seeing the peacock would be such a thrill.
Happy Birthday to Mason.
While the patterning and color of the peacock feathers are beautiful, I certainly do not one as a neighbor! Hope you are back to 100% soon!
Hi Eileen, So sorry to hear about you and your hubby’s health issues in December. My better half had an issue with shingles on her back a couple of years ago … it drove her crazy … so I can only imagine the agony of having it on the face. Now, on a much happier note, it’s so cool to have a neighborhood Peacock! 😊 Happy birthday to Mason … I remember when he was born … 3 years have sure flown by! Happy weekend to you and your hubby. John
Thank you Jenn, for your link and your comment.
We are feeling good now and birdwatching is one of my favorite things do. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Barb, for your link and your comment.
I did not know they had meds to avoid further outbreaks.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Diane, for your link and your comment.
We are feeling much better now. The little ones are a joy.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Sandra, for your comment and your visit.
The peacock is a treat to see. Vertigo is not a good feeling, I never know when it will come back. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Tom, for your link and your comment.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Ellen, for your comment and your visit.
At least we are feeling better now.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you RedPat, for your link and your comment.
The Peacock is a pretty visitor to our yard.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Jim, for your comment and your visit.
We enjoy seeing the Peacock walking around our yard, they do have a loud call. We are feeling much better.Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you John, for your comment and your visit.
We are feeling better now, the shingles was scary since it was close to hubby's eye and caused an eye infection.
The Peacock is a treat to see walking around our yard.
The kiddies are growing up so fast.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Fun times enjoying the critters and your cute grandkids.
Thank you for hosting.
Thank you Yogi, for your link and your comment.
We did have some fun times.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Hello Eileen, thanks for being here and for your joyful morning posts that brighten my day on FB! Sweet birthday wishes and many more for Mason he's adorable (and I also have a grandson named Mason) your peacock visitor is sweet too and looks so much like mine! They are a delight and the more delights we can gather the better as well as the photos you share with us here on Saturday's Critters! Enjoy your weekend and stay warm!!!!
Hello Eileen
Sorry that health-wise December was not a good month for you and your husband, but it seems January and 2025 has started a lot better.
I enjoyed your photographs, the peacock is lovely but the stars are definitely your wonderful grandchildren and an especially happy birthday wish for Mason.
My good wishes.
All the best Jan
I am glad you both are feeling better. I am also glad that you were able to celebrate Christmas with your grandchildren, although it was after Christmas Day, I wish I had your motivation to walk to seek nature.
That last photo of Mason is adorable!!!
Sure glad you two are feeling better after all those health issues!!!
How cool to have a peacock come by.
Thank you Karen, for your link and your comment.
I like knowing my facebook post make your other people happy, that makes me happy too. Peacocks must all look alike, they are beautiful. Stay warm and be happy.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Jan, for your link and your comment.
I am glad we are feeling better now, it's not fun being sick.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Linda, for your comment and your visit.
Are still blogging, I do not see any updated post.
You should see some great wildlife in SC.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Karen, for your comment and your visit.
The Peacock is a treat to see. Mason is a sweetie.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
I am so very sorry to read about all your health issues. Hubby had shingles a few years back and I remember the awful time he had. We have both been advised to get the shingles vaccination. Seriously thinking about it. I hope you both feel much better by now. Your grandchildren are absolutely adorable Eileen. Happy Birthday to Mason! Wonderful wildlife photos and a beautiful peacock. I would love him to turn up at our feeder! Thanks for all the great photos and wishing you nothing but good health from now on.
Thank you Denise, for your comment and your visit.
The grandchildren are a joy and yes they are adorable. I am biased. The peacock is a pretty visitor. He has been missing since Christmas, I hope he is keeping warm and safe. Take care, enjoy your day! Have a wonderful week!
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