Saturday, September 13, 2025

Saturday's Critters # 613

  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!



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I am sharing lots of butterfly images. In August I was seeing so many butterflies, way more than last year. Wildlife sightings around our yard were the white-tailed deer and lots bunny sightings. 


1. August 1, while washing dishes at my kitchen sink looking out the window I see a mama deer with her fawn. 





2. Aug 2nd, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly, the Monarch Butterfly and a sweet bunny.







3. This baby bunny hangs out under our blueberry bushes.  Adorable, I hope it stays safe! 







4. Aug 3rd, I sat on our deck watching for birds and butterflies.  I saw lots of butterflies around the buddleia bush.  







5. Below is the pretty Eastern Tiger Swallowtailed butterfly. 




"Butterflies are not insects, they are self-propelled flowers."



6. I seem to see more of the Black Swallowtail butterflies. 







7. Aug 3rd, Miney was funny one day, there were so many butterflies flying around she was barking at them.  




"If you smile when you see a butterfly, you have happiness in your soul."







8. Flashback to a 2017 Florida bird, the Snail Kite. We has some great views of this bird at the Circle B Preserve in Lakeland Florida. This sighting of the Snail Kite was a new life bird for me. 




The female Snail Kite has the whitish feathers around the face. Juveniles are brown above and streaked brown and buff below, a buffy throat and eyebrow.




Another Florida 2017 lifer was the Swallow-tailed Kite. Not the best photo but at I least I could record my lifer. 









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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116 comments:

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Beautiful photos, ❤️ Eileen. Your blog header is stunning. I hope you have a wonder filled weekend.

Angie's Recipes said...

Beautiful butterflies! Love the deer too, Eileen.

EricaSta said...

Good Morning, dear Blogfriend Eileen. What a pleasure seeing a mama deer with her fawn. Thank you for sharing and for hosting.
Have a wonderful week. Greetings by Heidrun

rupam sarma said...

Hope your are doing well and sound. Beautiful post.
Amazing Butterflies, Cute baby bunny ,deer, Snail Kite looks great.
Thanks a lot for hosting. Have a nice weekend.

italiafinlandia said...

Thanks for sharing the beautiful butterfly photos. I do like butterflies. The bunny is adorable too.
The kites are mostly unknown to me. Nice to see them.
Happy weekend and take care!

Iris Flavia said...

Oh, that bunny is the cutest! I saw not one butterfly, just a white moth. So, thank you for sharing, dear host.
And the Snail Kite looks impressive. Have a great Saturday!

Irma said...

Hi Eileen,
This is a beautiful series of photos.
How lovely that you saw the deer and its fawn from your kitchen.
I love the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly and the Monarch butterfly.
The Snail Kite is a beautiful species that I've never seen before.
I wish you a wonderful weekend.
Greetings Irma

roentare said...

The butterflies are just fabulous to see. The snail kite is so sharp and regal looking

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari Om
What glorious flutteries you have in your yard... I've really struggled to spot butterflies where I am this year, but when I did, the heart was lifted! Happy weekend. YAM xx

rainfield61 said...

"Oh dear, You found a rabbit." Alice was in a surprise mood.
"But, a brown rabbit wouldn't lead you to the Wonderland."

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,
Your photos are very beautiful. I love to see all the butterflies. The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and the Monarch are both so wonderful. It's also nice to see the the Swallow-tailed Kite.
Take care, and enjoy your weekend!

Shiju Sugunan said...

What beautiful photos and observations!

isabella kramer - veredit said...

Such a lot of lovely butterflies! I miss them more and more, and it's so sad to recognize that every year, one can see less.

chica said...

Tudo muito lindo,Eileen, mas o que me impressionou foi poder ver da pia, enquanto louça lavavas, a mamãe e filhinho...ADOREI! beijos praianos, ótimo fim de semana,chica

Linda said...

It is always good to check off another bird on your life list. We keep hearing one on our walks by the bay, but haven't seen it yet, so can't add it to the list. It isn't for lack of looking. One of these days.

Bill said...

Great captures of the deer and such beautiful butterflies. Nice sighting on the rabbit, you have lots of visitors coming by your place. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for hosting.

Stone Cottage Adventures said...

I love seeing your photos! This quote though! "If you smile when you see a butterfly, you have happiness in your soul." Have a lovely weekend! -Marci @ Old Rock Farmhouse

Jenn Jilks said...

What a lovely selection! Many of our song birds and butterflies have fled with the cold! And I've not heard of a kite before!

Tom said...

...Eileen, you have a beautiful butterfly collection, thanks for sharing them. Be well.

Marco Luijken said...

Hello Eileen,
What a nice post with fantastic pictures.
So cute that bunny. He looks very quiet and found it well to photograph him. That amazing bird, the Snail kite, is so very nice. Very special to see this kind.

Many greetings,
Marco

Linda G said...

I look out our windows and see a deer or two or three on occasion. I smile whenever I do. Lovely pictures of the butterflies. The baby bunny is cute.

Barbara Rogers said...

Congrats on two lifers! I loved all the butterflies and the deer and the bunny too! We have a bunny about that size who ran in my direction from the landscape crew's noisy machines the other day...bunny safe under a bush!

Aritha V. said...

What a lovely post! 🦋 I really enjoyed reading about all your August critter sightings — especially the deer with her fawn and that sweet little bunny under the blueberry bushes. Your butterfly photos are just beautiful, they really do look like ‘self-propelled flowers.’ Thank you for hosting and sharing your joy with God’s creatures, it’s always a delight to stop by!

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Lovely photos, Eilleen. The bunny is beautiful. Have a great new week. Thanks for hosting!

Jeanie said...

Now THAT is the view to have from your window! So beautiful. I love that you saw both mom and fawn together and the butterflies are magical.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

I love your deer and butterflies. The snail kite is a bird I have never heard of but they are beautiful. The past week we had a few Mississippi Kites in the neighborhood. They were interesting especially their distinctive call.

an artist reflects said...

Great photos ~ favorites Mama Deer and Baby and Bunny ~ how fortunate to look out kitchen window and see the gifts of Nature and sharing it all with us ~ thanks,
an artist reflects

Debbie said...

ooooooh WoW, we too have been so lucky to see so many young deer this year, and plenty of butterflies!! i think the butterflies are making a comeback, i always wonder if you have ever seen one of my swallowtails!! we have sooooo many rabbits living under my deck, and lots of babies, they have been busy. best wishes to your hubby, i hope he is doing ok!! many thanks for hosting and have a great week!!

MadSnapper n Beau said...

that Kite photo is amazing, both of them are... I don't think I have ever seen one. beautiful butterflies and the bunny is precious. I saw one once that was small enough to sit in the palm of my hand and boy was he cute. I assume cold weather will send all the b-flies away for the winter. we still do not have any

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jeanie! I appreciate your link and comment today. It is a treat to see the deer walking around our yard, I like that they know they are safe here. Hunting season has started, I hope they hide well. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sandra, for your visit and comment.
I hope the bunnies are safe, I have not seen any for a while now. I have been happy this year with all my butterfly sightings. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Debbie, for your link and your comment and your visit. This summer has been wonderful for butterfly sightings. They are a treat to see at our flowers. My bunnies have disappeared, I hope they are safe. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Such beautiful critters and wonderful photos!

Penelope Notes said...

That cute little bunny stole my heart. Hopefully it will live a long life and dart away from any dangers. :)

HappyK said...

All great photos as usual. This week my favorite is the bunny. :)

Mary Kirkland said...

I love all the animals you got pictures of. Bunnies are so cute.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

We have so many butterflies right now. I love the Snail Kite and don't think I've ever seen one. You take some of the best photos for ID! Hugs, Diane

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

Beautiful photos. I adore that little bunny!

Chrissy T said...

Beautiful! Creation is so magnificent!

Lowcarb team member said...

Hello Eileen ... many thanks for a lovely post and photographs.
Always a joy to see beautiful butterflies.
Enjoy your weekend.

All the best Jan

ellen b. said...

The butterfly shots are so pretty. It was fun to see them all.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

So many different butterflies I am not surprised MINEY was barking at them Love the bunny and Deer Eileen. Thanks for hosting and commenting. I hope you have a great week ahead and Michael is doing well.

pilch92 said...

Your photos are amazing.

Katerinas Blog said...

Wonderful photos Eileen of these extraordinary creatures.
Favorite the ones with the butterflies as we don't see them often anymore!
Have a wonderful Sunday!

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Angie, for your comment and your visit.
The deer are a treat to see.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Heidrun, for your link and your comment!
I always love to see the deer in our yard.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and your comment.
The butterflies are beautiful.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Luisella, for your comment and your visit.
It was a great summer for the butterfly sightings.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Iris, for your link and your comment.
The Snail Kite is impressive!
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Irma, for your link and your comment.
All the butterflies are beautiful to see, the Kite is a beautiful raptor. Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and your comment.
I do enjoy seeing the butterflies.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you YAM, for your comment and your visit.
The butterflies are a joyful sight to see.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Rainfield, for your comment and your visit.
I am happy with my brown rabbit sightings.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marit, for your link and your comment!
The butterflies sightings this season has been wonderful.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and your comment.
It is sad to see our wildlife disappearing.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and your comment.
I do love my critters.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Maria, for your link and your comment.
The bunny is adorable, I hope it stays safe.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mary, for your comment and your visit.
I agree, bunnies are cute.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Diane, for your link and your comment.
We were lucky to see the Snail Kite during our visit to Florida. Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Chica, for your comment and your visit.
I do love seeing the deer walking around our yard.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda, for your link and your comment!
It has been awhile since I have added to my life list.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Bill, for your link and your comment !
Seeing the wildlife in my yard makes me happy.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marci, for your link and your comment.
I love that quote too, seeing the butterflies this summer has made me happy! Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jenn, for your link and your comment.
I am seeing different birds moving south now.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tom, for your link and your comment.
The butterflies are a happy sight to see.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marco, for your comment and your visit.
The Snail Kite is a handsome bird.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda, for your comment and your visit.
We are lucky to see so much wildlife in our yard.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Barb, for your link and your comment!
I hope the bunnies stay safe. They are cuties.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Aritha, for your link and your comment.
I am happy with the wildlife sightings in our yard, they must feel safe here. Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Yogi, for your link and your comment.
The Mississippi Kite would be a lifer for me.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Carol, for your link and your comment.
I am glad the deer feel safe walking around our yard, they are so pretty. Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jan, for your comment and your visit.
The butterflies are a joy to see.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Margaret, for your link and your comment.
The butterflies and deer are a treat to see.
Michael is doing good with his dialysis.
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 Katerina, for your comment and your visit.
The butterflies are a joy to see!
Take care, have a wonderful week!

Life Images by Jill, Western Australia said...

I always find it amazing that you can look out our kitchen window and see deer, bears, etc. But then my son can look out his kitchen window and see kangaroos. Have a wonderful week and thankyou again for the linkup.

Betty J. Crow said...

The deer are always a favorite of mine. I'm also seeing lots of butterflies recently.

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Beautiful butterflies!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jill, for your link and your comment.
We do live in a great place for seeing the wildlife. I would like to see a kangaroo in the wild.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Betty, for your link and your comment.
Both the deer and butterflies are a treat to see.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

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

Breathtaking said...

Hello Eileen :)
How wonderful that you can see deer from your kitchen window, such lovely creatures and images. The butterflies are a delightful sight and so is the cute bunny and how fortunate you were to see the Snail Kite, an eagle I have never heard of
or seen. All the best to you and your hubby who I hope is doing well.
Thank you for hosting Eileen and have a great rest of the weekend.
Sonjia.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sonjia, for your link and your comment!
We are lucky to see wildlife so close to home and in our yard. Nature is beautiful. Yes, hubby is doing well.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

Rainbow Evening said...

aww .. great to see a deer and her fawn from window.....fantastic.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and your visit.
I always enjoy seeing the deer.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Beautiful butterfly photos, Eileen! I did not see as many here this year. It may have been our unusual hot, dry weather? I saw two bunnies in my yard this morning. They were checking oiut the remains of my basil plants ;) Have a wonderful week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Pat, for your comment and your visit.
Both the bunnies and the butterflies were a treat to see this summer. Take care, have a wonderful week!

William Kendall said...

Nice to see the deer.

Hena Tayeb said...

Beautiful wildlife photos.

Sharon Wagner said...

I'd rather see a Swallow Tail Kite than a fly regular kite. Great sighting.

Majo Dutra said...

Love your wonderful nature photos.
All the besr.
~~~

EricaSta said...

Thank you for sharing your wonderful Post at MosaicMonday.
Greetings by Heidrun

Tanza Erlambang said...

cute bunny....
have a nice day.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Heidrun, for hosting the party and for your comment. Take care, have a wonderful week ahead!

eileeninmd said...

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

DeniseinVA said...

I envy you seeing your deer. I haven't for a long time. There don't seem to be as many of them in our area anymore. Great photos of the other wildlife. Thanks so much and have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Denise, I appreciate the comment and visit.
The deer will disappear here since the hunting has started.
Take care, enjoy your day!

Teresa said...

Has hecho unas fotos preciosas a las mariposas, me encantan. Este año se han visto pocas en mi jardín. Muy bonitos los ciervos. Abrazos y feliz día.

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much Teresa, for your comment.
The butterflies are a lovely sight to see.
Take care, have a great day!

handmade by amalia said...

Amazing photos, Eileen. I adore the butterflies in all their pretty colors.
Amalia
xo

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Amalia, I appreciate your comment.
The butterflies are a joy to see!
Take care, have a great day and happy weekend!

Little Wandering Wren said...

Hands up to everyone who wants to wash dishes at your place - what a gorgeous sight! The butterflies this year have been amazing with us, yours look great too!
Have a happy weekend, Eileen.
Wren x

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Wren, hubby and I do not mind sharing our dish washing duties. We do have a great view out the window.
Take care, enjoy your day and have a great weekend.

Laura. M said...

Que maravilla Eileen. Me encantan las mariposas. Gracias por esta gran serie.
Buen fin de semana.
Un abrazo.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Laura, I love the butterflies too.
Have a happy weekend.

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