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
I am sharing a mish-mash of photos, from our walks and my back yard and some from my archives and travels.
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1. Two of my common back yard birds, the Dark-eyed Junco and the Carolina Wren.
2. Mid-day on a Sunday, I had a cold and windy walk to the lake with Miney and hubby. I rarely see the little birds on windy days, they stay hunkered down somewhere. I did hear an Eagle calling and a loud Red-bellied Woodpecker. I could hear Crows calling loudly in the distance.
3. NCR bike trail, I saw three Northern Flickers pecking at the ground, Miney and Hubby on the trail.
4. In the our back yard the Blue Jays wait for me to put out some bird food for them.
5. Our first snow storm with 4-6 inches of snow. Miney looks at the shovel and says when are you going to get this done?
From my archives, various trips we took to Costa Rica, Panama and Belize I was thrilled to see various toucans.
6. Collared Aracari Toucan, seen in Costa Rica and Belize.
I hope you enjoyed these birds, they were a treat to see. The Toucans are one of my many favorite birds, seen during our travels to Costa Rica, Panama and Belize.
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Beautiful photos, Eileen! Those Costa Rica shots are a real treat, and I always enjoy seeing what's happening in your neck of the woods.
Be proud that you have such a beautiful backyard for the all sorts of animals...Happy Saturday, Eileen!
So beautiful post, Awesome series of photos, Amazing birds.
Greetings. Thanks a lot for hosting.
Toucans are such wonderful birds — I’m a lifelong fan. There was a toucan that I remember in one of my books when I was just a few years old!
Have a great week, and good luck with seeing a bird in this weather. We aren’t even trying, it’s so cold.
Oh, I'm late today, dear Blogfriend Eileen. But first a friendly Good morning... I enjoyed again your walk, seeing amazing birds, especially the Toucan. Seeing sweet Minnie too.
Thank you for sharing, have a wonderful week. Many greetings by Heidrun
Ciao Eileen, sai che a volte faccio fatica a postare sul tuo blog?
Ogni tanto mi restituisce "errore generico", ed è un vero peccato perché pubblichi sempre delle cose adorabili.
Le fotografie di oggi per esempio sono meravigliose.
Ti auguro uno splendido fine settimana.
As so often, dear Eileen: I'll get back to you later! 💚
Hi Eileen,
This is a beautiful series of photos.
The Kiel-billed Toucan and the Collared Aracari Toucans are my favorites.
The snow has disappeared here and the temperatures are high again, but they say we're in for another cold spell, we'll just have to wait and see.
I wish you a wonderful weekend.
Best regards Irma
Toucans are fantastic and unique birds, I like them so much too. I have never seen them, not even in wildlife parks. I hope some day...
Thanks for sharing.
Enjoy the snow season, hoping that it will not be too difficult!
Happy weekend!
The toucan’s beak is huge in size, but tiny in weight.
It doesn’t upset flight balance, and the neck doesn’t need to be exceptionally strong.
Nature often looks extravagant—but it’s usually very economical.
Crows we have here in the city, too - sometimes it feels like being in Hitchcock´s "The Birds".
Oh, the Blue Jays look so cute. And impressive toucans, especially #7. Have a great Saturday and weekend.
Lindas sempre tuas fotos,Eileen! O passeio fou lindo e gosto dos bichinhos que te visitam na tua casa.E Miney, sempre agrada ver! beijos, lindo fim de semana, chica
Hello Eileen,
Your pictures are so lovely. I love to see the Blue Jays, because I like blue birds very much. The Toucan is a very beautiful bird too.
Take care, and enjoy your day and weekend!
Blue jay and toucan in one post! There's something cool about that and Miney of course. Thank you, Eileen and Miney 🌺
Miney ❤️
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I would love to see those colorful birds, but since we don't travel will be happy with seen what you saw.. poor Miney, your paws look cold. tell Mom to get shoveling that deck. brrrr and glad you saw a few birds.. i walked in 39 degrees yesterday and 42 for today, that is way colder than we are happy with..
Love seeing the photos from your archives, usually birds not seen in our area. We have had lots of snow the past few days.
Hari Om
My word, that was quite the dump of snow... pretty to look at, but oh, the work! The Toucan is such an unlikely looking bird, but great fun! YAM xx
I am always amazed with your close ups! Good job! I miss our little summer birds.
Hello Eileen, another set of beautiful photos. Those toucans are amazing! Please remove Link #14. I don't know what happened but it's the wrong one. Number 15 is the right one. Thanks for hosting and have a great week.
Gorgeous photos as usual, Eileen. I need to get birdseed this weekend! They've been chowing down and for awhile I wasn't allowed to lift the bag!
Dear Eileen, thanks so much for hosting this party each week. I may not see many critters in my little world of sidewalks, parking lots and just the one lake. But I did see a great blue heron just fly along the whole edge of the lake's length the other day (not thinking to try to photograph it though!) I do like your new header photo!
Lovely birds!
Those are all amazing especially the Toucans!
Dear Eileen - a wonderful saturday to you too. I like your pics of the birds best - so many different species. This time I have critters in my blogs to link.
Have a good time and all the best
Violetta
...Eileen, you have such a wonderful assortment this week. Like your husband I look for a seat along the way. Thanks for hosting and be well.
Dear Eileen, I've finally taken the time to read this post (and look at the pictures) and the previous one about Miney's Gotcha Day. I believe you when you say that Miney was "love at first sight" for both of you and that she has changed and enriched your lives. She's a little treasure with a truly beautiful face.
It was also wonderful to walk through the birdlife with you again—both in your homeland and in Costa Rica, Panama, and Belize. I still dream about Costa Rica and hope to go back there someday. Toucans are definitely impressive birds; I remember our sightings there very well. I'm still connected on WhatsApp with one of our nature guides from back then and often see his beautiful photos of animals, forests, rivers, and waterfalls—sigh! (I think he wants to lure Edi and me back to Costa Rica 😅 - but we don't have such a big trip planned for this year.) But right now, this guide is also very impressed by our snow and ice photos in Austria 😉 The world simply has so much beauty to offer - almost everywhere!
Warm winter greetings ❄️☃️, Traude
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Great photos! No snow here (thank COD!). Mom bought a bird feeder with a camera. No birdies yet.
Always beautiful nature photography here Eileen ~ favorite of course is Miney ~ sweet doggie ~ hugs, an artist reflects
The Toucans are wonderful but the Blue Jays are fabulous, Eileen. Thanks for all of your nice comments.
Wow on the photos you capture. We don't normally see any of those where I live in Ohio. My bird watching is in the back yard, and I too like the ones that you show that come to the feeder. Thank you for the link up. Happy Saturday.
Beautiful photos. Your snow is pretty too.
I see why you like those Toucans, Eileen. Miney is such a good companion. Wow! Look at your snow. We are still waiting for snow here. Take care and have a great Saturday!
really beautiful images from costa rica...what a nice treat to view them and all the pretty colors. i have not seen the juncos yet, i usually only see them when in snows, maybe today. i also never saw any flickers this year. i enjoyed seeing hubby and miney on the trails with you...it looks like the blue jays are waiting patiently, how unlike them!! many thanks for hosting us critters lovers, have a great weekend!!
Thank you Shiju, for your link and comment. Costa Rica is an awesome place to visit.
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Thank you Angie, for your comment and your visit.
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Thank you for your link and comment.
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Thank you Mae, for your link and comment.
It has been hard to find any local birds lately, it is too cold.
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Thank you Heidrun, for your link and comment.
The toucans are a treat to see!
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Thank you Stefania, for your comment and your visit.
I am happy you did not have trouble with my blog today.
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Thank you! Happy weekend.
Thank you Irma, for your link and comment.
The toucans were a treat to see, cool looking birds.
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Thank you for your comment and your visit.
I hope you get to see the toucans some day.
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Thank you Rainfield, for your comment and your visit.
Nature is amazing.
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Thank you iris, for your link and comment.
I love seeing all the birds.
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Thank you Chica, for your comment and your visit.
I do enjoy my walks with Miney.
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Thank you Marit, for your link and comment.
The Blue birds are lovely and the toucans are amazing to see in the wild. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Cloudia, for your link and comment.
I like mixing things up, a mish-mash of photos.
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Thank you Sandra, for your comment and your visit.
I had to shovel the deck again this morning when we got home from dialysis. It is in the 30's now, much colder this morning. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Linda, for your link and comment.
We had more snow this morning!
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Thank you YAM, for your comment and your visit.
The snow is pretty to look at, I do not like shoveling or driving in the snow. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Jenn, for your link and comment.
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Thank you Nick, for your link and comment.
I will remove your extra link, no problem.
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Thank you Jeanie, for your comment and your visit.
The birds do appreciate the food on these cold winter days.
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Thank you Barb , for your link and comment.
I enjoy your critters and post. It is nice just to watch the birds, we do not always have to take their photos.
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Thank you William, for your comment and your visit.
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Thank you for your link and comment.
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Thank you Violetta, for your link and comment.
I am happy to see your critters and posts.
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Thank you Tom, for your link and comment.
I am happy that my hubby is able to get out for our walks.
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Thank you Traude, for your link and comment.
There are so many places to visit, Costa Rica is one place I would like to visit again myself some day.
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Thank you for your link and comment.
The bird feeder with the camera is great, I wish I had one too. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Carol, for your link and comment.
Miney says hello and thanks.
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Thank you RedPat, for your link and comment.
I love seeing all the birds.
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Thank you Peabea, for your link and comment.
Thanks to Ann for sharing my blog too.
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Thank you Rue, for your visit and comment.
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Thank you Ellen, for your comment and your visit.
The toucans are cool birds.
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Thank you Debbie, for your link and comment.
Costa Rica is a beautiful place and a great place to see exotic birds. We did have more snow this morning, maybe 2-3 inches. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.
For me it would be such a thrill to see a toucan in real life. I've seen lots in zoos and other places where they are captive. I love Carolina Wrens but I hardly ever see them. I hear them a lot when I am out hiking. Blue Jays are amazing loud. I saw one the other day that had to be at least 200 yards away I could hear it as plain as if it were right next to me.
Thank you for being such a faithful host.
Thank you Yogi, for your link and comment.
The Toucans are amazing to see in the wild.
I love the cute wrens too, they can be loud.
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Glorious captures, Eileen. Thank you 😊 so much for sharing your lovely walk.
Thank you Linda, for your comment and your visit.
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The toucans look so wonderfully good
How extraordinary and wonderful to see those amazing birds from your balcony in Costa Rica. A great Saturday's Critters as always Eileen. Thank you so much! Miney looks like she is loving those walks you take her on. Happy weekend to you!
Hello Eileen
Many thanks for sharing your photographs and sightings.
It was also lovely for you to include the fabulous Toucans from your archive posts.
Enjoy your weekend, and also enjoy more walks in the coming new week.
All the best Jan
The Toucan is so colorful. I loved all of your pictures.
The toucans sure are colorful. Love your header.
Beautiful photos! I like the Junco and the Blue Jays.
Love seeing your photos from Costa Rica I have so many however I cannot name all the birds now but I will get round to putting them on and you might be able to ID them. Thanks for hosting and commenting. Have a great week ahead.
What delightful photos! At home or far away, there are beautiful creatures all over.
The tropical birds look so colorful and exotic! Thanks for sharing.
Love the cute little Carolina Wren and the Blue Jay. I saw a few of these when I visited New York last year. :)
Thank you Roentare, for your link and comment.
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Thank you Denise, for your comment and your visit.
Yes, Miney loves walks.
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Thank you Jan, for your comment and your visit.
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I am looking forward to seeing more of your Costa Rica birds. Take care, have a wonderful week.
Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Yes, indeed the beautiful critters are everywhere.
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Thank you Adam, for your link and comment.
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It's amazing that birds stay still long enough for you to photograph them. When I try, they mostly beat the shutter and fly away!
WOW! Blue jays are the cutest <3
Best regards, and I invite you to see my new painting :)
we saw a kind of "Keel-billed Toucan" in a tropical country....
great bird.... love it.
Excellent photos of your birds and dog. Have a nice day ! Take care
Thanks so much for your visit and comment.
I have birds spook as soon as they see me looking at them.
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It was so fun to see your pictures from Costa Rica and a lovely coincidence for me! We loved our time there. Your local birds are always wonderful and far outshine anything I ever see near home. Thank you for sharing all and of course as always for hosting. I am glad to be back to blogging and look forward to catching up!
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Thank you Caroline, for your visit and comment.
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Thank you Sallie, for your link and comment.
It is good to see you back blogging. Costa Rica was one of my favorite place to visit. The birds were amazing.
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