Saturday, September 27, 2025

Saturday's Critters # 615

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 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!


Various photos from our walks on the local fire roads, the NCR trail and a few from our yard. 


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1. Aug 12,  our walk to the lake with Miney and hubby. It is nice hubby is feeling up to more walks.  







2. Aug 12th, it's been hard capturing a bird with my camera. I usually hear more than I see now.  I did get a few shots of the Downy Woodpecker. 







3. Aug 15th, a walk with Miney and Michael on the NCR trail. We saw lots of what looked like swamp sunflowers along the trail. 







4. Seen on the NCR trail, there were lots of these flowers. I am guessing they are the Swamp Sunflowers? 







5. Eastern Tiger Swallowtails were enjoying our Buddleia bush. 




Sometimes Miney is on a long lead and will walk out on the driveway when the gate is open. 






6. Aug 17, we took another walk on the Prettyboy fire road, hubby and Michael rested on a downed tree across the trail. 





Aug 17, a mama deer with her fawn on our driveway. The spotted babies are so cute. 





7. Flashback 2013, New Mexico birds. One of my favorite birds seen in New Mexico was my lifer the Greater Roadrunner. 









8. Flashback 2013 New Mexico the Black Phoebe lifer.



Flashback back 2013 New Mexico, at the Carlsbad Caverns we saw my lifers the Cave Swallows.





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96 comments:

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Dear Eileen, your photos are so beautiful and captivating. Miney is so cute. I feel as though I took this walk with you. Thank you 😊 so much for sharing, ❤️ and I wish you a wonder filled weekend.

Angie's Recipes said...

Walking is great, esp. if you have good company :-)) I too usually hear more than I see when we are out for our daily walk...I guess that's normal.

Yvonne said...

Lovely photos. I'm glad your husband is doing better, and walking with you and Miney.

rainfield61 said...

The sound of birds chirping on your daily walks is the most serene soundscape I can capture.

rupam sarma said...

Hope your are doing fine. Glad to read your post. Beautiful photos. Miney's walk pics, Loved deer, Black Phoebe lifer photos. Happy weekend. Thanks a lot for hosting.

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,
Beautiful photos. I love to see Miney, the flowers, the birds and the Swallowtail butterfly. Take care, and enjoy your weekend!

Irma said...

Hi Eileen,
This is a fantastic series of photos and collages.
I really like the eastern tiger swallowtails and also the black Phoebe lifer, a very special species; I've never seen one before.
I wish you a wonderful weekend.
Greetings Irma

EricaSta said...

Good morning, dear blog friend Eileen. I overslept today! Is it the weather? Or what was the reason?

Well, I'm drinking coffee and will come back later to enjoy reading about your hikes virtually at my leisure.

Thank you for sharing and for hosting. Greetings by Heidrun

Shiju Sugunan said...

Beautiful captures! The Cave Swallows are especially striking.

Iris Flavia said...

Miney seems like a gentle dog even I wasn´t afraid of! Oh, the fawns and, really, a Roadrunner!!
I´d sure waited for the meep-meep!
Thank you for the childhood-memories!
Have a wonderful Saturday.

italiafinlandia said...

Thank you for sharing your beautiful collection of critters and lifers. The Black phoebe is lovely. So are the young fawns.
Good that your husband feels better.
I wish you all a happy weekend and long walks with Miney!

MadSnapper n Beau said...

I would love to see a roadrunner and the Phoebe is adorable. I am so happy to see all 3 of you out on the trail again, together. perfect place to rest a while. your header is drawing me in and if I could transport I would be there now sitting and staring at the view... I envy you your nature walk.

chica said...

Lindas fotos desses passeios com Miney e fico feliz em ver teu marido cada vez mais podendo acompanhar novamente.Isso é muito bom! Adorei os veadinhos manchadinhos. As flores amarelas e roxinhas lindas e as borboletas felizes nelas!
Tenham um lindo fim de semana! beijos praianos, tudo de bom,chicaq

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari Om
I am so glad that Hubby was feeling up to taking that walk with you and Miney - his smile speaks volumes! As always, a joy to come along with you via your lovely shots. YAM xx

Linda said...

Lovely to look back over those walks, great photo reminders of all the lovely critters you saw..

Mae Travels said...

Seeing a roadrunner is a great event if you are an Easterner like me (or you)!
Nice photos. Thanks for hosting.

Jenn Jilks said...

Great seeing you 3 out there!
The fawn is adorable. I have seen a deer except on the trailcam. Thanks for sharing yours!

Bill said...

Lovely photos, Eileen. Miney seems to enjoy her walk and it nice that your hubby can join you now too. Have a great weekend and thanks for hosting.

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Glad to hear your husband is recovering, Eileen. Miney is growing rapidly and the photos of the critters and flowers are always beautiful. Thanks for hosting, and have a great new week.

an artist reflects said...

Eileen ~ always wonderful nature photos here ~ love Miney the best and the deer and great selection of our feathered friends. Hugs,
an artist reflects

ellen b. said...

How nice that hubby has been able to do some walks with you and Miney! Love all the photos past and present!

RedPat said...

i have been hearing more birds than I have been seeing too, Eileen.
It is good that your husband is getting out for walks with you.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

The roadrunner is such fun to see out West. We all remember the cartoons and he fits it to a tee! I'm glad your hubby has been able to get out some. I know he loves walking and being in nature too. Hugs!

Red said...

You have to be a good listener in birding and then "Where is that bird?"

Barbara Rogers said...

Just checking in - won’t have my critter post till tomorrow. Love seeing your birds, deer, butterflies, and Miney and hubby!

Brian's Home Blog said...

WOW, that was fun, so many cool critters, I like the roadrunner too...and the deer!

Jeanie said...

Only one little critter in my share, two if you count a bee! But I'm loving all of yours. I've never seen a phoebe. What a fun sighting!

Debbie said...

it's so nice to see the hubby out with you on the trails...maybe with all the foliage on the trees it is a little harder to spot the birds. i enjoyed seeing the yellow swallowtails, i see so many at the end of the season. i always enjoy your flashbacks, the cave swallows is a pretty bird and you captured it beautifully. my post today is kinda' lame, sorry!! many thanks for hosting and have a great week!!

R's Rue said...

I love your critter posts.
rsrue.blogspot.com

Mary Kirkland said...

The deer and the birds are great. Miney is so cute.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

I love seeing your husband out on the trail. I hope he can continue to do that. I love your road runner. I saw one a few years ago when I was Albuquerque for a few days.
Take care and thank you for hosting.

roentare said...

New Mexican bird is so exotic looking. Love the plumage!

Tom said...

...Eileen, I'm sorry to be late to the party, I finally have an internet connection. I hope that your huisband continues to improve. Take care and be well.

HappyK said...

So many great photos from your walks.
Glad to hear your husband is enjoying more walks now.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

I'm so glad to see your husband feeling to enjoy walking on theses beautiful trails trails, Eileen. I am, keeping him in my prayers for good health. Loved seeing the roadrunner!

Lowcarb team member said...

Hello Eileen
I did enjoy seeing your photographs and It is so nice that your hubby is feeling up to more walks.
Lovely sightings.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

All the best Jan

Cloudia said...

Thanks! I needed that!

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Eileen I feel that i have been walking with you, your hubby and Miney and I love all the things you record in your photographs. keep up the good work. Thanks for hosting and commenting. I hope you have a lovely week ahead

DeniseinVA said...

Great that your hubby is feeling like walking more. Enjoyed seeing him out and about with Miney, and lovely to see all the scenery and wildlife. Thank you for sharing each Saturday Eileen. Happy Sunday to you and hubby and Miney, and a great week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Angie, for your comment and your visit.
It is nice to hear the birds while you are walking.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Yvonne, for your link and your comment !
I am happy my hubby is taking these walks too.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Rainfield, for your comment and your visit.
The sounds of the birds is a peaceful sound.
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 Marit for your link and your comment !
I enjoyed seeing all the butterflies this season.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Irma, for your link and your comment.
The Black Phoebe is a pretty bird.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Shiju, for your link and your comment.
It was cool to see the Cave Swallows coming out of the cave. Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Iris, for your link and your comment.
The Roadrunner was a favorite bird seen on that trip.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Luisella, for your comment and your visit.
The fawn was sweet, I love to see the deer walking around our yard. Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sandra, for your comment and your visit.
The Roadrunner was cool to see. I do love our nature walks.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Chica, for your comment and your visit.
It is healthy for hubby to get out for more walks.
The spotted fawns are adorable to see.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you YAM, for your comment and your visit.
Miney and I love having hubby going on our walks.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda, for your link and your comment.
I do like to record on my blog what I see on our walks.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mae, for your link and your comment.
The Roadrunner was a favorite bird sighting on that trip!
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jenn, for your link and your comment.
The fawns are adorable.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Bill, for your link and your comment.
We are happy to see hubby joining in on our walks.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Carol, for your link and your comment.
Miney is a good walking companion!
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ellen, for your link and your comment.
Hubby is trying to get out more often on our walks.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you RedPat, for your link and your comment.
I like listening to the birds, it is still good to hear them.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Diane, for your link and your comment.
Yes, hubby does like to walk and enjoy nature.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Red, for your comment and your visit.
It is hard to find those little birds hiding behind the leaves.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and your comment.
The Roadrunner is one of my many favorites.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jeanie, for your link and your comment.
I enjoy your critters and photos.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Debbie, for your link and your comment.
Hubby does enjoy being out on our walk with nature.
It was a good summer for butterflies in my yard.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mary, for your comment and your visit.
Miney is a cutie.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Yogi, for your link and your comment.
It is good to see my hubby out walking, he enjoys nature too. 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 Tom, for your link and your comment.
Yes, hubby is improving.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen, for your comment and your visit.
Hubby does love the nature walks.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Pat, for your comment and your visit.
Hubby is happy to be able to go on the nature walks.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jan, for your comment and your visit.
I am glad to see hubby is up for these walks in nature.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Margaret, for your link and your comment.
It is nice to have hubby along on the walks with Miney.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Denise, for your comment and your visit.
Hubby is trying to get out more, he loves nature as much as I do. Take care, have a wonderful week.

William Kendall said...

The deer are a lovely sight to see.

Breathtaking said...

Hello Eileen :)
It's lovely to see your hubby also out walking with you and Miney.I'm so glad he is feeling better. The photo of the Black Phoebe is priceless, what a sweet little bird, an exciting find for sure, and the Roadrunner is a comical looking bird, great photos of both. Beautiful captures of the Eastern Swallowtails, and the deer on your driveway, what a gift to see them through your window. Thank you so much for sharing, and hosting each Saturday.
All the best
Sonjia.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you William, I appreciate the comment.
Have a great day and a happy week ahead.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sonjia, for your link and your comment.
Hubby is happy he is able to get outside and enjoy nature once again. We do love seeing all wildlife.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

Linda said...

I enjoyed your post. The butterflies are beautiful. I find it difficult getting pictures of birds when I am on a walk. I don’t carry a heavy zoom lens because it weighs me down.

Rainbow Evening said...

fantastic photos of wildlife....'
Have a wonderful weekend ..

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda, for your link and comment.
It is hard trying to take a photo of a bird while holding onto my dog's leash. Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much for your visit and comment.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

Linda G said...

It is good to see Michael join you on walks.

Alexandra said...

That is good news that your husband is getting out for walks to enjoy nature with you and Miney. This surely must lift his spirits. Your photos are always a treat to see as lots of what you see is foreign to me.

Hena Tayeb said...

Look at the road runner! Good to hear your husband is doing better with the walks.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda, I appreciate the comment.
Michael is happy to be able to get outdoors for our walks.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

Alexandra, thanks so much for your link and comment.
Yes, Hubby does enjoy our walks with Miney and all the nature we see. Take care, have a wonderful week!

eileeninmd said...

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

stardust said...

Dear Eileen - Miney and your husband look so happy together in nature. I keep my fingers crossed for his good health. Fawns, Swamp Sunflowers, and Eastern Tiger Swallowtails are impressive.
Yoko

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Yoko, I appreciate your visit and comment.
Hubby and I do enjoy all things nature related, it is good to get outdoors for a walk. Take care, have a wonderful week!

Jim and Barb's Adventures said...

Love so much about this post! You are such good photographer when it comes to photographing birds. Those fawns are so cute. Ours are finally losing their spots.

eileeninmd said...

Jim, thanks for the comment! The fawns are adorable.
Take care, have a wonderful week!

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