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I am sharing a mish-mash of photos from early July. I have not been far from home for birdwatching outings. My walks with Miney are close to home since my hubby can not do any long walks. Hubby started having Dialysis for his kidney disease on July 14th and now it's Aug 23, so it's been over a month. The treatment seems to be going well, as well as can be expected.
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1. July 2nd, at this time I was seeing some bunnies all sizes in our yard. The baby bunnies are so cute. They are scared of Miney and they run away if she is too close.
2. July 4th, a walk with Miney on the fire road at Prettyboy.
3. July 5th, a back yard Carolina Wren was singing loudly.
4. July 7th, another walk with Miney on the fire road. Miney stopped short on this trail, there was a big pile of poo which looked fresh. This was the second time I was thinking there could have been a bear nearby. We turned around and went back home.
5. On this day I walked Miney to the lake, my Merlin App picked up a Green Heron flying away fussing. I did see where the Green Heron landed for a distant photo.
6. July 11th, A foggy morning walk with Miney. Miney doesn't care about the weather, she just loves to take walks.
7. July 16th, I have three choices of walks on the near by fire roads. I usually alternate from day to day, which way to go some trails are just a walk through the forest and two go to different sections of the lake. Miney doesn't care, she just like to go. She is very alert and is quick to see anything that moves, she evens looks up in the trees at the birds.
8. Flashback August 2017, I have several images of the Belted Kingfisher. I usually hear the Kingfisher's loud rattle before I actually see it. The female Belted Kingfisher has the chestnut belly band. Currently I have not seen or heard the Belted Kingfisher, it seems weird they have gone missing from the usual places I see and hear them.
The male Belted Kingfisher has a blue-gray breast band.
Another photo of the female Belted Kingfisher.
Update: Hubby is doing well with the dialysis, his blood work came back good. A busy morning, after dialysis this morning, we are stopping by to pay our respects to my DIL's granny she passed away on Tuesday and the funeral service is today. Granny will be missed, RIP Jennifer. I may be a little late visiting everyone!
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Eileen, your photos are beautiful and captivating. Miney is a very sweet dog 🐕 ❤️
Thank you 😊 so much for sharing and I hope you have a wonder filled weekend.
The Belted Kingfisher and other birds we haven't here. I don't know about. Therefore I enjoyed very much the walk with you, dear Eileen and of course with sweet Minnie again in this week.
Thank you for sharing and for hosting.
Best wishes for your husband further. Greetings by Heidrun
Lovely critter shots, Eileen, such a joy to see!
So relaxing and beautiful! Thank you for another Saturday treat, Eileen.
Bear droppings, too close for me. Miney looks like the tracks and trails are a delight.
Fog makes trees look so magical. Lovely photos. The red color of the kingfisher is so vibrant. Glad to hear that all is going well with your hubby. My condolences for your loss. Take care.
-Soma
Beautiful photos, Cute bunnies, Loved Miney's ride, Awesome birds. Thanks a lot for the post . Take care. Have a nice weekend.
Your careful observations, from baby bunnies to Belted Kingfishers, show your love for critters. Sending my best wishes to your hubby and condolences for your DIL’s granny.
Hi Eileen,
What beautiful photos of your walk with Miney.
I can't imagine there are bears here; luckily, we only see them at the zoo.
The kingfishers are my favorite this time.
Condolences on the funeral today, Eileen.
Greetings Irma
Hello Eileen,
The baby bunny is very cute. I hope they don't eat flowers in your garden. Miney is always so sweet, and she is a pretty dog. The Belted Kingfisher is a very beautiful bird! Take care, and have a great weekend!
So sorry about your Hubby. Mine fell sick 2008. I know it´s not easy... (pancreas here)
Best wishes. And big hugs, if virtual and from very far away....
Cute bunny!!!
The belted kingfisher is looking so unique. Scary to see the bear poo on the walking trail
Hari Om
I join the chorus of admiration at the beauty you have in your neighborhood... And send continuing good wishes to Hubby, as well as condolences for the family loss. YAM xx
Muito lindas todasas fotos! Adorei o coelho e Martim Pescador. Miney sempr bem ativa e imagino que o corlho tenha medo dela,rs.. Sentimentos pela perda da avó! beijos praianos, lindo fim de semana, chica
I love you and Miney and I'm glad you shared these photographs. My husband is having health problems too. In fact he was in hospital and now he's in a rehab though though a question whether he will be able to return home or need to be in care. Which is a big shock after 39 years together. So I'm living today in gratitude. Not worrying about tomorrow or reliving our yesterdays in a sad fashion I'm here for him. I visit him everyday and you are not alone in facing these issues. Bless you my friend. Thank you for letting me share. Aloha
What a beautiful mix of critter moments you’ve gathered — from the bunnies in your yard to the heron at the lake, and that wonderful flashback of the Belted Kingfisher. I love how your walks with Miney bring you close to so many little surprises in nature.
I’m glad to read your husband’s treatment is going steadily, and I’m sorry to hear about the loss in your family. Sending you strength and gentle thoughts for both of you. Praying today for you both
Wishing you and Miney many more peaceful walks, and moments of joy with God’s creatures. 🐇🕊️🌿
You and Miney are fun to watch!
Our wren has left for the year, miss his/her constant calling in the garden. One year we had a kingfisher nest across the road and I got lots of wonderful photos of it. Hope hubby is well, have a good week.
...I hope that you husband make steady progress. Our rabbits have disappeared this year, we have several fox in our backyard. Take care and be well.
So nice to see your critters especially Miney. Have wonderful weekend and thanks for hosting.
Looks like Miney. enjoys the walks as much as you do! Some wonderful photos. I'm always intrigued with the looks of the little Kingfisher birds.Thanks for taking us on your walk with you.
Good news about your husband and dialysis. Sorry about the death in the family. Miney always looks so focussed. On the alert in the great outdoors for sure.
Miney looks like she is a good pointer of birds for you.
I wonder what would happen if you let Miney chase that rabbit! Kingfishers are so cool, I love their call and just watching them dive into the water after minnows.
Healing energy hugs to your hubby ~ and condolences for loss of Granny ~ hard to lose those we love ~ Your photos are awesome as ever ! Love the bunny and Miney the best ~ hugs, Carol
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I enjoy sharing these walks with you (especially as they are in my home state). Being a city dweller, it's a joy to see nature I'd otherwise not be able to see.
Lovely shots, Eileen. Thanks for hosting and have a great new week!
Such wonderful critters, love the bunny and all the nature views too!
As big as the are, bears can remain out of sight. However , Miney knows what to do about bears. It's a good thing she warns her human.
It's so nice to have good trails nearby and a dog that loves to walk! Fun to see that regal Kingfisher too. Hugs to you and hubby! Diane
It is so nice that you have Miney for a four legged walking companion. Glad to read your husband's blood work came back good. Your condolences will be appreciated by your DIL and her family on this hard day...
Miney has been such a good addition to your family, Eileen.
this is a great mish-mash, the flashback kingfisher is the best, i rarely see them. i have been wondering if hubby were able to take those walks with you, i remember that you were always together for them. it's nice you have miney to keep you company and help you to spend time outdoors. i am wishing the hubby well, i think of him from time to time when i look at mine, it's a hard path to travel!! condolences on granny, i think you were probably very lucky to have her...and she lived long enough to see your sons children, how wonderful!! enjoy the rest of your weekend, and many, many thanks for hosting!!
Miney is a great hiking companion and bird watching dog. I'd love to see a belted kingfisher IRL. I am not sure we have them in Oklahoma. We have bears and mountain lions but none anywhere close to the house.
You and your husband are still on the prayer list.
It's good to know your husband is responding well to treatment!! Your paths are beautiful, especially where the water meets the land.
Thank you Linda, for your comment and your visit.
Miney is a sweet dog!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Heidrun, for your link and your comment and your visit. The Kingfishers are great birds to see here, I worry i have not seen as many as usual.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Shiju, for your link and your comment.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Angie, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Jean, for your comment and your visit.
The neighborhood website is getting a lot of reports on the bear sightings. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Soma, for your comment and your visit.
The Kingfishers are beautiful.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for your link and your comment.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for your link and your nice comment.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Irma, for your link and your comment.
The Kingfishers are one of my many favorites.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Marit, for your link and your comment.
The bunny is adorable, I think it has been eating grass and weeds. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Iris, for your link and your comment and for the kind wishes for my hubby. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Roentare, for your link and your comment.
The Kingfisher is a beautiful bird, a treat to see.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you YAM, for your comment and your visit and the good wishes for my hubby. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Chica, for your comment and your visit.
Miney is a sweet dog, we enjoy our walks.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Cloudia, for your link and your comment.
I am sorry to hear about your husband, it is good not to worry too much about the tomorrows. We are taking one day at a time . I wish you and your husband all the best. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Aritha, for your link and your comment.
Your kind words and thoughts are appreciated.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Jenn, for your link and your comment.
Miney is a good walking buddy.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
What wonderful photos of the Belted Kingfisher! Both male and female are amazing. I love Kingfishers. All are so cute.
The bunnies are cute too and Miney is a good company.
Good to know that your hubby is doing well.
Take care and all the best!
Thank you Linda, for your link and your comment.
We seem to have the wren here year round, they are loud.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Tom, for your link and your comment.
I like seeing the bunnies in our yard, Miney doesn't like them. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Bill, for your link and your comment.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for your link and your comment.
The Kingfishers are a treat to see.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Marie, for your link and your comment.
Miney is very alert, always looking for something.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Linda, for your comment and your visit.
Miney likes nature as much as I do.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Jim, for your link and your comment.
Miney has attacked a bunny inside her fenced yard. Now the bunnies are smart and stay outside the fenced area.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Carol, for your link and your kind words and comment. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Bunnies are so cute. Looks like Miney had a good time.
Thank you for your link and your comment.
Prettyboy is not too far from the city.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Nick, for your link and your comment.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Brian, for your link and your comment.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Red, for your comment and your visit.
There are plenty of bushes, greenery off the trail to hide in and bears can climb trees. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Diane, for your link and your comment.
Miney does love to go on walks.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Ellen, for your kind words and visit.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you RedPat, for your link and your comment.
Yes, We do love having Miney in the family now.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Debbie, for your link and your comment.
Hubby has started recently taking short walks with us.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Yogi, for your link and your comment.
The kingfishers are a treat to see, you should have them there too. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Maria, for your link and your comment.
We are lucky to live withing walking distance to the lake.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Luisella, for your comment and your visit.
The kingfishers are beautiful.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Mary, for your comment and your visit.
The bunnies are cute, Miney always enjoys her walks.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
I'd love to walk along the fire path. MIney is like me, not caring about the weather but just liking to walk. :). Lovely photos as usual.
These photos are gorgeous. Happy Saturday
Hello Eileen
I was sorry to read of your DIL's granny's passing and send my condolences.
That is great news that your husbands blood work came back good and the dialysis is going well ... not easy times for either of you and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Miney clearly enjoys the walks with you and I certainly enjoy the photographs you share.
Take your time and look after yourself as well as your hubby.
All the best Jan
You have some wonderful spots to walk with Miney! Love the photos.
Sorry for the loss of your DIL's Granny. Beautiful photos, especially the kingfisher. Glad your husband's bloodwork was good.
I wonder do you carry bear spray when you are out walking? Thank You for keeping us posted on your Husband's progress! Best wishes to him! Your mish-mash photos are such a joy to see especially the Belted Kingfishers!
Nice one.
That Kingfisher on the single branch looked terrific. like a gymnast :)
Cute rabbit.
Lovely captures of the cute bunny and the birds!
Have a super weekend.
Miney is a delight to see every week in your meme Eileen. She is so sweet and special. Thanks for hosting and commenting. Have a great week ahead.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a belted kingfisher. Thanks for showing it.
THat kingfisher is cute - and the singing shot is great too!
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