Saturday, April 19, 2025

Saturday's Critters # 592

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!


Wishing everyone a happy and blessed Easter!


Still over a month behind, I am sharing photos of my yard birds, photos from our walks with Miney and our outings. My post is a mish mash of photos and a few flashback images from our visits to Florida. 


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1. March 7th,  another morning walk on the local fire road with Miney.  





2. March 7th, our neighbors asked us to let their Goldendoodle out mid-day since they were away for the day. They mentioned we would not recognize Casey, she was groomed and looking more like a yellow lab. We took Miney with us so they could play.  






3. March 8th, another walk on the local fire road with Miney. During our walks I am still looking out for any birds.  Usually I hear more than I see, the Titmouse and Woodpeckers are vocal. I can hear the geese on the lake a little distance away. There were vultures flying around above us.    






4. March 9th, we took our walk on the local George's Creek trail. At this time everything is still looking brown, still winter here. I saw a couple of Brown Creepers, lots of Bluebirds and a Mockingbird. Near by I heard the Canada Geese, Woodpeckers, Song Sparrows, Chickadees and Cardinals.






5. March 9th, a closer look at a couple of the Brown Creepers.





6. March 9th, views from our walk at George's Creek, which flows into the Prettyboy Reservoir. 





March 9th, I heard lots of Bluebirds. They seem to be very vocal this morning.  





7. Flashback another Florida bird is the Little Blue Heron. The bicolored bill looks especially beautiful during the breeding time.






8. Florida Flashback, the Loggerhead Shrike was a common bird we saw in many Florida parks. 





Easter bonus image, we went to an Easter Breakfast with the family. Our grandsons are a little shy near the Easter bunny but Sophie does not mind at all.




For some reason I am not able to comment on Wordpress blogs even when I am signed in. I have tried various blogs and the same happens on each blog. 


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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107 comments:

Nancy J said...

The family with Easter Bunny is a keeper, truly outstanding.

Yvonne said...

Some very nice photos of your walks, especially the Little Blue Heron. Really stunning. Super cute photo of the grandkids. This year's already starting to fly by so fast. Hope your problem with comments is fixed soon. I haven't been able to comment on some wordpress posts for several years. Wordpress told me they fixed the problem, but some blogs are still a problem. Anyway, wishing you a lovely Easter.

Mae Travels said...

That Easter Bunny photo of your grandchildren is just adorable! Your bird photos are interesting: so many species.
Thanks for hosting Critters... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

rupam sarma said...

So beautiful pics, Lovely Birds,
Easter bunny looks cute :)
Thanks a lot for hosting. Have a nice weekend.

Angie's Recipes said...

Miney is living her best dog life! That Little Blue Heron looks stunning. Have a wonderful weekend, Eileen.

Katerinas Blog said...

Your creatures are wonderful, Eileen!
This is my first time seeing a blue heron, fantastic.
Your grandchildren are very cute,
may you be healthy and happy!!
Thank you!!

Caroline said...

Excellent photos. Lovely photo with your grandkids and the easter bunny. Happy easter !

EricaSta said...

Good Morning! And Happy Eastern with the funny big Bunny. It's such a nice scene with the children, let me smile.
Of course I see stunning rare birds on the walk too.
Greetings by Heidrun

Iris Flavia said...

The Florida Flash-back pics are stunning (and nice how Miley is so gentle to a new visitor!)
Of THAT bunny I´d be afraid! The feet alone are from hell ;-)
Hope yours is more lovely - happy Easter! (I´ll stay home, the weather is crap)

Shiju Sugunan said...

What a lovely mix of photos! Happy belated Easter to you. It's wonderful to see the birds in your yard. The Florida flashbacks are a treat, especially the Little Blue Heron and Loggerhead Shrike. Cute pic of your grandchildren!

Soma @ InkTorrents.com said...

The Bluebird and the Loggerhead Shrike photos are lovely and the Little Blue Heron bill does looks beautiful. Great photos! Wishing you a happy weekend.

-Soma

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,
Miney looks always so sweet. It must be wonderful for you to have a dog again.
The Little Blue Heron is very beautiful. The Bluebirds are pretty too.
Nice bonus photo, and The Easter bunny looks so big!
Take care, and enjoy day!

Irma said...

Hello Eileen,
What a great series of photos from your walk.
The Loggerhead Shrikeis my favorite.
I wish you a wonderful Easter.
Greetings Irma

roentare said...

I am so tempted to get a dog after seeing your walking tour with nature

William Kendall said...

Dogs love to socialize.

I had an issue yesterday with one WordPress blog but went back later and was able to comment.

Laura. M said...

Lindo paseo y foto de los nietos.
Buena Pascua Eileen.
Un abrazo.

Laura. M said...

Preciosa la cabecera con el agua corriendo.

chica said...

Como sempre, linda caminhada e fotos!
Adorei a foto de Páscoa dos teus netinhos com o coelho!

Que a Páscoa seja abençoada, alegre e feliz !
🐰🌸🐰🌸🐇🌸🐇🌸

beijos, chica

Jenn Jilks said...

You are really in Spring. We are just easing into it. Terrific knowing the birds are on their way!

Jim said...

The Shrike is cute.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jean, for your comment and your visit!
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Yvonne, for your link and your comment!
The Wordpress comment problem comes and goes for me, I am not sure why it happens. The Little Blue Heron is a beauty! Take care, Happy Easter to you and yours! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mae, for your link and your comment!
I do enjoy my birdwatching!
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and your comment!
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Angie, for your comment and your visit!
We like to think Miney has a wonderful life now.
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Katerina, for your comment and your visit!
The heron is a beauty!
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Caroline, for your comment and your visit!
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Heidrun, for your link and your comment!
Seeing the our grandkids with the Easter Bunny makes me smile too Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Iris, for your link and your comment!
It is a big bunny with big feet, lol!
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Shiju, for your link and your comment!
The birds are a treat to see!
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Soma, for your comment and your visit!
The heron is a beauty, I love all the birds.
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marit, for your comment and your visit!
It is fun having a dog again, she keeps us moving.
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Irma, for your link and your comment!
The Shrike is a beautiful bird.
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Roentare, for your link and your comment!
We are taking a lot of walks now that we have Miney.
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you William, for your comment and your visit!
I will keep trying to comment on those Wordpress blogs.
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Laura, for your comment and your visit!
Take care, Happy Easter to you! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the nice comment on my header!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Chica, for your comment and your visit!
The grandchildren had a fun visit with the Easter Bunny.
Take care, Happy Easter to you and your family. Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jenn, for your link and your comment!
Spring is a little slow here too.
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

magiceye said...

Delightful photos!
Wish you a Happy Easter weekend!

Tom said...

...Eileen, once again your grandchildren stole the show!!! I wish all of you a Happy Easter!

Barbara Rogers said...

Loved seeing the birds and dogs this morning! I don't have an critters to share this week, but just am looking at yours!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and your comment!
Take care, fave a great weekend.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
What wonderful spring walks you are having... and I send Love and Blessing to you and yours for Easter! YAM xx

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tom, for your link and your comment!
Take care, Happy Easter to you and yours! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Barb, for your comment and your visit!
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you YAM, for your comment and your visit!
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

Marie Smith said...

What a priceless photo with the Easter bunny. The children will show it to their grandchildren.

Love all the critter, especially that little heron! Miney is such a lucky pup.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marie, for your comment and your visit!
Any time with our grandchildren is priceless, we did enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

Bill said...

Fantastic photos. Love the little Blue Heron photo. Happy Easter to you and your family.

RedPat said...

I love seeing the bluebird, Eileen.
That bunny is a bit scary!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you RedPat, for your link and your comment!
The bunny looked cuter in person.
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Bill, for your link and your comment!
Take care, Happy Easter to you and yours! Have a great weekend.

ellen b. said...

Wordpress was having an issue but I think they cleared it up now. That photo of the heron is spectacular! What fun to see your three grands together, so cute!! Happy Easter to you and your family.

Red said...

I think you would pick up many more birds on your walks with an app that identifies sound you don't hear. Then there are purists who only want to identify what they can see and hear.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I love those Florida photos. The Shrike is a neat pic, I haven't seen one of those lately. And the little ones with the BIG bunny is very sweet. They'll have those photos to look back on in years to come! Hugs!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ellen for your comment and your visit!
It seems like the comment are working today!
Take care, Happy Easter to you and yours! Have a great weekend.

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Hello, Eileen, wonderful photos as always. I do enjoy your doggie photos, as well as the wildlife ones. The kids seem to be having a bit of an awkward moment with the Easter bunny - he does seem rather overwhelming. Have a very Happy Easter full of health and family joy.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Red, for your comment and your visit!
The Merlin does check off a bird that may come up but is not really seen in the area. I hope noticed some mistakes.
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

Penelope Notes said...

The Loggerhead Shrike pic is a beauty and so is the adorable one with the children and rabbit. A very Happy Easter to you and yours, Eileen!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Diane, for your link and your comment!
I have only seen the Shrike in Florida, they are neat birds.
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Nick, for your link and your comment!
The big bunny was overwhelming.
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Maria, for your link and your comment!
Take care, Happy Easter to you! Have a great weekend.

carol l mckenna said...

Beautiful nature shots ~ favorites are Miney and your grand children with the Easter Bunny ~ hugs,

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

21 Wits said...

Good morning Eileen, what a fun time of year with Easter and little ones, such a sweet family. Great critter photos, and your little blue heron what a gorgeous bird, and excellent capture, as are all your critter photos. Truly a talent that we all enjoy seeing. Have a blessed Easter and enjoy your family togetherness!

Mary Kirkland said...

Miney is adorable as ever. The Easter Bunny picture is too cute. Happy Easter. I enjoyed all the critter pictures.

italiafinlandia said...

Hello Eileen, thanks for sharing your feathered friends' shots.
Happy and blessed Easter to you and your family too!
Wordpress sometimes is just boring...

Debbie said...

your miney sure does pose nicely for pictures and she looks like a loving dog!! i enjoyed the florida flashbacks and the bluebird image is stunning, i rarely see them here. but that bonus picture, that was the best!! have a wonderful weekend and many thanks for hosting!!

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

You have really outdone your amazing talent with these beautiful photos, Eileen. Thank you so much for your lovely posts, and Happy Easter to you.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Carol, for your link and your comment!
Happy Easter to you and yours!
Take care, have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen, for your link and your comment!
The Heron is a beautiful bird.
Take care, Happy Easter to you and your family!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mary, for your comment and your visit!
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Luisella, for your comment and your visit!
Take care, Happy Easter to you and yours! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Debbie, for your link and your comment!
I am happy that the Bluebirds are using my nesting box.
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda, for your comment and your visit!
Take care, Happy Easter! Have a great weekend.

Lowcarb team member said...

Hello Eileen
Lovely photographs from your walks.
I think the bluebirds colouring is wonderful, so too the Heron.
Always nice to see Miney enjoying the walks too.
The photograph of your grandchildren with the Easter Bunny is wonderful.

Wishing you a very Happy Easter.

All the best Jan

HappyK said...

Loved seeing the picture of your grands with with bunny!! :)
Happy Easter.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Happy Easter Eileen That shot with the Easter bunny is gorgeous. A great memory to keep. Many thanks for hosting, commenting and I hope you have a great week ahead

Linda said...

That Easter bunny is huge! I think I’d be scared.

Rainbow Evening said...

nice to walk alongside George's Creek.... great views.

Happy Easter to you and yours

Breathtaking said...

Hello Eileen :)
It was nice that Miney had Casey to play with. Lovely photos of Miney on the trail. The Bluebird and Brown Creepers are super photos and your flashback photos of the Little Blue Heron, and Loggerhead Shrike are
superb. Lovely family photo of all three children and the Easter Bunny-:)
All the best, and thank you for hosting Eileen.
Sonjia.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Sonjia,
Happy Easter to you and yours!
Thank you for your link and your comment!
Miney and Casey do love playing! I love seeing all the birds, birdwatching is my simple pleasure.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Jan, Happy Easter to you and yours!
Thank you for your comment and your visit.
The bluebirds are a favorite of mine.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Karen, Happy Easter to you and yours!
Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Linda, Happy Easter to you and yours!
Thank you for your link and your comment.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

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

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Happy Easter to you and your family. Your grandkids are cute with the Easter Bunny.
I love seeing your walks with Miney and all the bird photos you get.
We got a new dog yesterday and are still thrilled. Sadie is a rescue and she is settling right in.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Yogi, for your link and comment.
Happy Easter to you and your family.
I saw your cute Sadie, it is nice you adopted a rescue dog. Take care, enjoy your day and have a great week.

Jeanie said...

AdoRE that Easter Bunny pic. I actually have a good creature post up but think I'll save it till next week! Happy Easter!

eileeninmd said...

Happy Easter Jeanie, thanks for the visit and comment.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

Mia said...

Happy Easter, Eileen. Big hugs from Grece, my friend.

Sharon Wagner said...

I hope you had a meaningful Easter!

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mia, I hope you had a lovely Easter!
Take care, have a wonderful week!

EricaSta said...

Happy Earth Day!

And thank you for sharing, for being part at MosaicMonday.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Heidrun,
Thank you for hosting Mosaic Monday.
Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.

Veronica Lee said...

Always enjoy your walks with Miney and the peek into your yard bird sightings.
Those Brown Creepers are adorable.
The Florida flashbacks are great too, especially the Little Blue Heron.
And the Easter bunny moment with Sophie made me smile.
Thanks for sharing your critter adventures, Eileen!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Veronica, for your link and your comment.
The Brown Creeper is a cute bird, sometimes hard to find they blend in so well. Take care, have a great day and happy week!

Life Images by Jill, Western Austrlaia said...

Happy Easter and Happy Earth Day. We had a family filled Easter which brought joy to our hearts. Enjoy the rest of your week. Spring will be on its way. And thankyou for visiting my blog this week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jill, I appreciate your comment and visit.
I am glad you had a happy Easter with your family.
Take care, have a great day!

Jim and Barb's Adventures said...

I am way behind on my reading but managed to get back and take a look at yours! Goldendoodles..... that is one species of dog that I can honestly say I will never own, way too big, way too hyper, way too hard to control!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks for visiting and for the comment.
The Goldendoodles are pretty dogs, they do have mini-doodles too. Our mixed labrador puppy is a little hyper, she is slowing getting better. Have a great day!

Teresa said...

Me encantó tu reportaje y especialmente la fotografía de tus nietos, se ven muy lindos. Abrazos.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Teresa, for your nice comment and visit.
We just love our grandchildren, they are a joy!
Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend.

Linda G said...

That is a great picture of your grandchildren with the Easter bunny.

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