Saturday, October 11, 2025

Saturday's Critters # 617

   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!


Still far behind these are late August images. I am sharing a variety of photos, my dog Miney, backyard butterflies, the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds at my feeders, a pretty sunrise and some Florida Flashback photos. 



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1. Aug 27, images are from my morning walk with Miney and some photos of the hummingbirds and Butterflies in my yard.  





I have been sharing lots of butterflies on my blog.  They may look familiar but they are new photos for this post. Back yard butterflies, the Fritillary, Skipper, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Spicebush Swallowtail. 




2. A larger look at the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. It is a beautiful butterfly.






3. Aug 30th, sunrise seen from the parking lot at the Dialysis Center. 






4. Aug 31st, it was fun watching the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds with my grandsons. I think they were amazed to see these tiny birds flying around our deck.




A closer look at the Ruby-throated Hummingbird at the feeder.  





5.  My flashback images this week are from Oct 2016, the Lakeland neighborhood birds. Even though our time living in Florida was short Oct 2016-March 2017, I enjoyed the birdwatching. We visited so many parks and beaches and bird walks around our little Lakeland neighborhood. Below are all birds seen in the neighborhood.  The Osprey on a electric pole. 




6. The Sandhill Cranes were seen all around the neighborhood, sometimes walking down the streets. Below they are near the boat ramp. 




7. A large flock of Snowy Egrets landed on the pier. 





8. A Tricolored Heron standing on the railing. 




9. The Black-bellied Whistling ducks were a favorite, I always could hear them flying in and landing on a neighbors lawn. Below they are on a pier. 






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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96 comments:

Shiju Sugunan said...

The butterfly and heron shots are fantastic! Beautiful nature finds.

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Eileen, your photography never ceases to amaze and captivate me. Your photos are absolutely stunning. Thank 😊 you so much for sharing and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. 💗

rupam sarma said...

Helloo, Hope your are doing fine. Loved your post and pics.
Miney's walk, Beautiful hummingbirds, Loved Butterflies pics, Amazing sky view. Thanks a lot for hosting. Happy weekend,

Cloudia said...

Thank you for these healing photographs. Eileen, I am wishing you a healthy and a happy Autumn. Aloha

italiafinlandia said...

I love butterflies and I never get enough of butterflies photos. 😄
The Hummingbirds are marvellous as well.
Thanks for sharing the Sandhill Cranes and the Heron too.
Wishing you the best weekend!

Mae Travels said...

Great bird photos, especially from your long trip.
Thank you for hosting the Critters.
best… mae

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,
The Hummingbirds are very beautiful. Wonderful photos! I wish they were here too.
Take care, and have a great day and weekend!

Irma said...

Hi Eileen,
This is a fantastic series of photos.
The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is beautiful, and what a beautiful sunrise.
I also love the osprey on a power pole, you saw a lot back then.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Greetings Irma

EricaSta said...

Another week with beautiful birds. Indeed there are special birds here today, I never seen before. That's always the magic of your blogsite, dear Eileen ... I enjoyed reading very much.
Thank you for sharing and for hosting.
Have a wonderful week, greetings by Heidrun

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Love the new header shot, Eileen... and all those butterflies! YAM xx

Iris Flavia said...

No butterflies here this "summer that hardly was". Nice to see yours and oh, the sunrise, beautiful. And the Hummingbird , so ... seemingly fragile.
And the Osprey so strong and fierce. Never knew there are so many different herons. Thank you, Eileen, this was summerly fun on a very grey morning - have a great day.

chica said...

Céu maravilhoso,Miney, borboletas, pássaros... Tudo lindo como sempre aqui! Tenham um lindo fim de semana! beijos praianos, chica

Breathtaking said...

Hello Eileen :)
A wonder filled series of photos with a wide variety of birds in your neighbourhood, and the Hummingbirds in your yard-plus the lovely butterflies I have seen so little of this year. Thank you for sharing these brilliant photos, and for hosting Eileen.
Hope you have a happy weekend
Sonjia.

rainfield61 said...

Birds were made, in a way, to brighten our lives—and we, theirs.

roentare said...

That sky with pink cloudy sunset is just incredible

Linda said...

Gorgeous photos. loved seeing the sandhill cranes and egrets..Our hummingbirds have left for the season, feeders cleaned and put away till next year. Enjoy the weekend, it is Thanksgiving here in Canada.

Bill said...

Beautifu bird photos, a lovely new header and a big thanks for hosting. Have a wonderful weekend.

Angie's Recipes said...

Those butterflies are so very beautiful! I still haven't seen a hummingbird over here...

an artist reflects said...

Always wonderful nature photography here ~ glad to see Miney ~ Happy Weekend to you and your family ~ hugs,
an artist reflects

William Kendall said...

Wonderful shots.

Tom said...

...Eileen, your butterflies are a treat to see. I have seen so few this year and have noy been able to photography them. Thanks for hosting anf wish you a wonderful new week.

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

A lovely selection of photos, Eileen. The fiery sky is beautiful! Thanks for hosting and have a great new week!

Betty J. Crow said...

The heron shot sure caught my eye, as did the sunrise.

RedPat said...

I saw so few butterflies this summer. Yours were beauties, Eileen.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Love the photos and the butterflies are sure beautiful!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

I love your hummingbirds and butterflies. I think both are magical type creatures and incredibly beautiful. We had a few hummingbirds in the backyard and I loved them.
I love your shots from your time in Florida. Florida seems to be a huge state for bird watching and other critters.

Red said...

You have lots of activity with the hummingbirds. It's crucial that we expose younger kids to birds and all wild life.

ellen b. said...

A wonderful variety of critters to enjoy seeing, Eileen. Hope you have a wonderful day!

Violetta said...

Nice pics again. I like the butterflies and the eagle most.
Have a good time and all the best
Violetta

Marie Smith said...

The butterflies are wonderful to see. I haven’t seen many here this year!

Penelope Notes said...

What a gorgeous sunrise sky that emanates such a hopeful aura! :)

MadSnapper n Beau said...

before the 2020 shutdown and the drought, our jungle yard had all these butterflies you showed us, we have no b fly's no birds no bees nothing now

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Shiju, for your link and your comment!
Nature does have lots of beautiful things to see.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

Debbie said...

what a GREAT collection of critters today. the butterflies are so pretty, i have been seeing the common buckeye here. you see the sunrise...i see the sunset, both are so pretty. lots of good stuff today, the whistling ducks reminded me of texwisgirl!! have a great weekend, seems like we here at the shore are in for some heavy rain, i am not sure if it is suppose to impact you as well. thanks so much for hosting!!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your comment and your visit!
You are so kind!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and your comment!
The hummingbirds are a beautiful sight.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Cloudia, for your link and your comment and!
Nature soothes the soul.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Luisella, for your comment and your visit!
The butterflies are lovely and a treat to see.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mae, for your link and your comment!
Florida is great for bird sightings.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marit, for your comment and your visit!
The Hummingbirds are a treat!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Irma, for your link and your comment!
The Swallowtail butterfly is a beauty!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Heidrun, for your link and your comment!
I think all the birds are special, a treat to see.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Yam, for your comment and your visit!
My new header photos is from our walk on the bike trail.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Iris, for your link and your comment!
The hummers do look fragile, so tiny.
You are right the Osprey does look fierce.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Chica, for your comment and your visit!
Miney is a great walking companion and I do love to see the birds on my walks. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sonjia, for your link and your comment!
I am lucky to live close to the lake and watershed, it is like having a park outside our door. Lots of wildlife to see.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Rainfield , for your comment and your visit!
The birds I see and hear do brighten my life.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Linda, for your link and your comment!
I am missing my hummingbirds already.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Angie, for your comment and your visit!
the butterflies are always a treat to see.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Carol, for your link and your comment!
Miney is family now!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Tom, for your link and your comment!
Yes, the butterflies are a treat!
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Betty, for your link and your comment!
The Herons in Florida did not seem spooked by people walking by. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you RedPat, for your link and your comment!
I did see more butterflies this year, a treat to see.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for your link and your comment!
Butterflies are lovely.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Yogi, for your link and your comment!
I enjoyed all the parks and beaches in Florida, the birdwatching is awesome there.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Red, for your link and your comment!
I will miss the hummingbirds this winter.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marie, for your link and your comment!
I was happy to see more butterflies this year.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Maria, for your link and your comment!
Skywatching is one of my simple pleasures.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Sandra, for your comment and your visit!
We are still in some what of a drought. Maybe more rain this week. I think I saw more butterflies this year than last year. It is sad you are missing the wildlife in your yard.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

Mary Kirkland said...

The sunrise was beautiful. Miney is adorable. I love butterflies.

Lowcarb team member said...

Hello Eileen
Lovely to see the photographs you've shared.
As well as the birds and butterflies it was so nice to see that beautiful sunrise ...such beautiful colours.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

All the best Jan

Jeanie said...

I've not seen many butterflies this summer so it's nice to see them here. And Miney is always a hit with me!

HappyK said...

Excellent photos of all the critters.

Alexandra said...

Your butterfly photos make me SIGH! They are sights I would never see around here! You were fortunate to spend time in Florida and see what nature is all about there!

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

Your bird photos are always so beautiful!

pilch92 said...

You take amazing photos.

Linda said...

Lovely critters! The swallowtail butterflies is magnificent.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

I always love seeing butterflies however all your photographs are wonderful Thanks for hosting and commenting. hope you have a good week ahead

Life Images by Jill, Western Australia said...

I do enjoy seeing your nature walks. Your sandhill crane looks very much like our brolga in northern Australia. Enjoy your week Eileen and thankyou again for the linkup.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Debbie, for your link and your comment!
Texwisgirl introduced me to the cute Whistling Ducks. She always had the cutest photos of the ducks. We have a little rain now and more tomorrow. Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mary, for your comment and your visit!
Sunrise and butterflies two of my favorite things.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jeanie, for your comment and your visit!
I was happy to see more butterflies this summer.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Alexandra, for your link and your comment!
Florida is a great place to visit but we decided we did not want to live there. 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 for your kind comment and your visit!
Take care, have a wonderful week.

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jill, for your link and your comment!
I do enjoy my walks in nature.
Take care, have a wonderful week.

Rainbow Evening said...

beautiful butterfly and fantastic view ....
Have a wonderful day

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much for your comment.
Take care Happy Sunday! Have a great week!

Marco Luijken said...

Hello Eileen,
Fantastic post with very nice pictures.
Amazing to see the special birds.
That three colored heron on that bridge is so nice.

Many greetings,
Marco

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marco, your comment is appreciated.
The heron is a beauty!
Take care Happy Sunday! Have a great week!

DeniseinVA said...

You got great photos again this week. Thanks also for your Monday one. All thoroughly enjoyed. Have a great week!

eileeninmd said...

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

EricaSta said...

Amazing indeed... thank you for sharing at MosaicMonday ❤️

Majo Dutra said...

Beautiful photos, Eileen!
Your backyard looks magical, truly enchanting to me.
Miney is a excellent company for you.
I hope your husband adapts to hemodialysis and feels better...
Have a calm and pleasant week.
~~~~~

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for hosting the party! Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you so much for your comment and well wishes for my hubby. Take care, have a wonderful week.

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