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!
"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir
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1. Still behind with my photos. These are from Sept 3rd, we went to the Hashawha Nature Park. Miney seemed to enjoy the walk and all the new smells.
"The best therapist has fur and four legs."
"May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day."
2. A group of wildflowers, the Cardinal flowers are a favorite.
"Many eyes go through the meadow, but few see the flowers in it."
Miney is waiting for her daddy to finish looking at all the Cardinal flowers.
3. The bee below likes the Thistle.
4. I am guessing the next two images are Skippers?
"To me, flowers are happiness."
I am not sure what the flowers/weeds are called, they look pretty to me. I like the color.
5. Hashawha Lake I usually see lots of dragonflies. I was lucky to catch this Blue Darter.
6. Heading back to our car, I noticed this Cardinal in a tree next to the trail. It looks like a young Cardinal.
7. Sept 3rd, back at home and in my yard we saw the peacock in the back of the yard and I believe the butterfly is a Common Sulfur. I could be wrong the Orange Sulfur looks similar.
8. My flashback photos are from our time in Florida 2016-2017 and again a Florida trip in 2019. I am sharing one of my many favorite Florida birds the Wood Stork.
Florida 2019, the Wakodahatchee Wetlands Park, Florida. Previously the wetlands nature park was part of the wastewater utility property.
8. Florida 2017, two Wood Storks seen at the Circle B Reserve in Lakeland.
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Beautiful nature photos! Miney looks like she had a great time at the park, and the Cardinal flowers are stunning.
So many beautiful critters in this post too. I like the Wood storks and the flowers too. The butterfly and dragonfly are cute.
Happy weekend and happy walks with your four-legged therapist! 😊
Beautiful series, Eileen. I ❤️ your photography. I hope 🙏 you have a wonder filled weekend.
The best therapist has fur and four legs....so very true! The Wood Stork looks really impressive. Happy Saturday, Eileen!
What a lovely walk accompanied by some really beautiful photos. It must be quite breathtaking to be near Wood Storks viewing them.
So pleasant to be with you and Miney in these beautiful surroundings! Aloha to both of you
Lovely photos and quote!
Have a super weekend!
Good Morning, dear Blogfriend... I'm late today. I enjoyed your rememberings to Florida and agree with the quote.
At the same time, the quote makes me think. It is long past midnight; nature and the entire environment must be protected much more. Otherwise, nature will no longer be able to give anything back when we go for a walk.
Thank you for sharing and for hosting.
Greetings by Heidrun ❤️
Hello Eileen,
Wonderful photos! Miney is always so sweet. I love to see all the birds and flowers. The peacock is a big bird! The Cardinal flowers are very beautiful.
Take care, and have a happy weekend!
Hello Eileen,
Beautiful series of photos and collages.
It is indeed a young cardinal, and I think the photo is very beautiful.
This sentence is truly true: "The best therapist has fur and four legs."
I wish you a wonderful weekend.
Greetings Irma
Oh, so many beautiful flowers and Miney sure is a very understanding dog! We have dragonflies too. I added them for you :-)
And o, I´d like to visit Florida some time - or the United States in general! Have a great day, Eileen!
So many lovely flowers and the butterfly is beautiful. The Wood Storks look like giant fluffy cotton balls. Wonderful post!
-Soma
Hari Om
I particularly enjoyed all your little quotes between these lovely shots today, Eileen. The Fur and Four balm is definitely not to be underestimated! YAM xx
Miney looks quite alert.
Cada um das tuas fotos, mosaicos ou não mostram lindos animaizinhos. Tão bom estar atenta às flores, áos pássaros, tudo na natureza é lindo! E Miney sentinso todos os aromas no passeio. Eles sabem bem isso fazer! Adorei!
Lindo fim de semana!
beijos praianos, chica
So beautiful series of pics, Birds, flowers, Peacock looks awesome. Lovely Miney :) Thanks a lot for hosting. Happy weekend.
You did nice walks dear Eileen and the flashback photos of these birds are wonderful too.
Have a good time and all the best
Violetta...this time with two entries
I agree that fur family are the best therapy, and getting outside to enjoy Nature is also wonderful therapy. Love seeing the wood stork. Enjoy the day,
...Eileen, "May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day." Amen to this! Thanks for hosting anf I wish you a wonderful week, be well.
Excellent images. No wonder you are behind in curating them! How do you choose?!
Beautiful photos and quote. Have a nice weekend, Eileen.
It’s great to see recent photos as well as the past ones! Wood storks sure are funny looking with their dark heads which look featherless. A bit of a reminder how they’re related to dinosaurs I think! I stop to enjoy cardinal flowers too! And you were fast to catch that Blue Darter!
I've never seen a wood stork. What a fantastic photo. Miney is in her element!
Great shots, as always, Eileen. Thank you for hosting. Have a great new week.
That looks like a very young cardinal indeed, must have been a late hatch. Love the dragon fly shot as well. Those are so hard to get!
I still have not been to Circle B...but I hope to go sometime. I have sad news in my post today. I know you will understand what we are going through and would so appreciate your prayers. Sweet hugs, Diane
It always amazes me what you see close to your own backyard! Such lovely flowers along your routes for all to enjoy in some way!
Beautiful pics. Enjoyed seeing the Wood Stork.
I saw a lot of Dragonflies this week but they were always flying so no pics. Love those Cardinal flowers, Eileen.
Nature at its best. Great images of the storks. Thank you for sharing them!
i hope you are out, enjoying this most beautiful day!! beautiful butterflies...and that does look like a young cardinal, is that odd this time of year?? the picture of the dragon fly and the sulfur butterfly, gorgeous!! i enjoyed seeing the wood storks, they are so interesting!! have a great weekend and thanks so much for hosting!!
The wood storks at Wakodahatchee are wonderful! We visited there several times when we had family nearby. Have a great week!
Those cardinal flowers are beautiful. I have never seen one!! The young cardinal looks a bit bedraggled. I love your wood storks. I am certain we do not have those in the wild in Oklahoma.
Thank you for hosting!!
Thank you Shiju, for your link and your comment.
The cardinal flowers are pretty.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Luisella, for your link and your comment.
I do have a good therapist.
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Thank you Linda, for your comment and your visit.
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Thank you Angie, for your comment and your visit.
The Wood Storks are impressive.
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Thank you Yvonne, for your link and your comment.
Yes, it was nice to see the Wood Storks nesting so close to the boardwalk. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Cloudia, for your link and your comment.
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Thank you for your link and your comment!
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Thank you Heidrun, for your link and your comment.
Yes, I agree we must protect nature and the environment.
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Thank you Marit, for your comment and your visit.
I love all the flowers, a joy to see.
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Thank you Irma, for your link and your comment!
Miney is a great therapist.
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Thank you Iris, for your link and your comment.
I enjoyed your dragonflies. I think you would like to visit Florida. There is so much to see there.
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Thank you Soma, for your comment and your visit.
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Thank you YAM, for your link and your comment.
Miney is a happy dog and she shares her happiness.
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Thank you William, for your comment and your visit.
Yes, Miney is on alert during every walk.
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Thank you Chica, for your comment and your visit.
There is always something to see on our walks, nature is grand. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
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I love seeing the Peacock walking around our yard.
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Thank you Violetta, for your link and your comment.
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Thank you Linda, for your link and your comment.
Miney is a great dog, she makes us happy.
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I was happy to find that quote, I hope your day is joyful.
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Thank you Jenn, for your link and your comment.
You are so kind!
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Thank you Bill, for your link and your comment.
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Thank you Barb, for your link and your comment.
The wood storks do have a wild looking head and beak.
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Thank you Jeanie, for your link and your comment.
Miney is a happy dog, she loves her walks and loves to eat.
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Thank you Nick, for your link and your comment.
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Thank you Jim, for your comment.
I thought the cardinal was a late hatch too.
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Thank you Diane, for your link and your comment.
I am so sorry to read about your husband's illness.
Sending prayers, well wishes and hugs.
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Thank you Alexandra, for your link and your comment.
I am lucky to live next to the watershed and lake. There is always something to see here.
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Thank you Betty, for your link and your comment.
The wood storks are a treat to see up close.
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Thank you RedPat, for your link and your comment!
The dragonflies are quick movers.
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Thank you Marie, for your comment and your visit.
Nature is grand!
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Thank you Debbie, for your link and your comment!
We had to go to dialysis first thing this morning. I am getting ready to take Miney for a walk.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Mae, for your comment and your visit.
Wakodahatchee was one of my favorite places to bird watch. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Yogi, for your link and your comment.
You never know when a rare bird might show up, one year a Wood Stork hung out along the C&O Canal and Potomac River in Maryland. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Eileen ~ you always have ~ wonderful photos ~ Miney is my favorite ~ hugs ~ Happy Weekend to you ^_^
Thank you Carol, for your link and your comment!
Miney is my favorite too.
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I can just imagine Miney on her walk, enjoying every smell on the air and in the flowers and trees. The last time I saw a wood stork was when we were in Florida. They are a very interesting looking bird. I hope I get to see another one day. Enjoyed all your photos as always, thank you Eileen. Wishing you a great weekend!
Yes, the best therapist does have a tail and four legs :)
Your walk is full of interesting and beautiful sights. Eileen, and Miney looks like she also enjoys seeing everything along the way. We are expecting our first frost tonight, so we've been busy bringing in all my potted herbs and our fig trees into our garage and raking and mulching leaves. We don't move as fast as we used too...lol!
Thank you Denise, for your comment and your visit.
The Wood Storks are interesting looking birds.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Michelle, for your comment and your visit.
It helps that Miney is a happy and friendly dog.
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Thank you Patricia for your link and your comment!.
We have not had a frost yet, I am sure it is coming soon.
Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Looking forward to your walk on the weekly basis
You took so many great pictures.
Hello Eileen, thanks again for another lovely Saturday Critters post. I always enjoy seeing your collection of photographs.
I think many would agree with the quote "The best therapist has fur and four legs."
Enjoy your weekend.
All the best Jan
Wow I've never seen a wood stork. Pretty amazing. Great shot of the dragon fly.
Beautiful photos. The therapist comment is SO true!
Everything is so pretty and cheerful, love the critters!
Beautiful photos, as always.
Eileen Another great walk with Miney. Love the Wood stork shots. I would love to see those in person. Apparently they are extremely patient and can wait standing very still for 30 minutes before they catch food. Love all the flowers. Have a lovely week ahead and thanks for hosting and commenting .
Hello Eileen! I’ve been on a blog break for a few weeks but that is no excuse for not stopping by Saturday’s Critters and saying hello. As always, lots of neat photos in today’s post. I have a little poem for you, I will add it at the bottom of the comment. Well, wife and I took a 7 day cruise, roundtrip Seattle to Alaska. Thought about you knowing we both love Alaska. I hope to post some pictures on my blog in the not-to-distant future. The last cruise ship of the 2025 season is in port this weekend and we will miss the ships until next spring when season 2026 gets underway. I hope all is going well with you and hubby. Especially hope hubby’s dialysis treatments are going well. Thank you, as always, for hosting and sharing Saturday’s Critters.
Miney walks where wild blooms play,
You catch their beauty day by day.
From storks to bees, your photos show—
Nature’s joy in every glow.
John 😊
Miney has a good life! The flowers look lovely.
Como siempre precioso tu reportaje, me encanta veros felices. A mí me gustan mucho las flores silvestres. Que tengas un feliz domingo. Abrazos.
I do agree with you. Flowers are happiness
Thank you Rainfield, for your comment and your visit.
Flowers do just make you happy!
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Thank you Teresa, for your comment and your visit.
Flowers are a happy sight!
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Thank you Linda, for your link and your comment !
We like to think Miney has a happy life.
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Thank you John, for the poem and your comment!
Hubby and I love Alaska, we enjoyed our first cruise there and then we took the fly/drive to see Denali. Hubby is doing well with dialysis, thanks for the well wishes.
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Thank you Margaret, for your link and your comment!
The Wood Storks are amazing to see in the wild.
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Thank you Mary, for your comment and your visit.
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Thank you Jan, for your comment and your visit.
Furbabies do bring love and laughter into our lives.
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Thank you Karen, for your comment and your visit.
The Wood Storks are amazing.
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Thank you for your comment and your visit.
I do love that quote too, it is true.
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Beautiful photos!
Excellent photos Eileen.Your dog is looking happy. Have a nice weekend !
Meeting the Woodstork must be fantastic!
Have a great week!
/Irene
Thank you for your comment and your visit.
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Thank you Caroline, for your link and your comment!
Miney is a happy dog!
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Thank you for your link and your comment!
Yes, it is great to see these Wood Storks.
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I love all creatures great and small too! I started following your page, so I can link a post to your challenge in the future. Hope you'll follow my blog too, Blessings!
Thank so much for visiting my blog and commenting.
Take care, enjoy your day! Have a great new week!
lovely young cardinal..... cute photos.
Have a nice day
Thank you for your link and comment. Take care, have a great day and a happy week ahead.
Great quotes on the last two posts!
Thank you Sharon, for your link and comment.
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What amazing photos. I started following so I wouldn't forget to link up, but I did. Thanks for visiting my blog and blessings!
Beautiful photos. It must be nice to still have flowers around..
Thanks for following my blog. I started to follow yours too.
Have a great day!
Thanks so much for visiting and for the comment.
The flowers are not doing so well now, it is cold at night and the flowers do not do well in the cold. Take care, have a great day and a happy week ahead.
I love the wildflowers. They’re beautiful. Have a beautiful week.
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Thank you Rue, I appreciate the comment.
Have a great day and happy week ahead.
Great quotes, Eileen. I really enjoyed seeing those Wood Storks look prehistoric. Hope your week is going well.
Thank you Ellen, I appreciate your visit and comment.
Take care, enjoy your day!
Love seeing Minnie on your walk... thank you for sharing at mosaicmonday ❤️
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