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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A mosaic sharing some of my yard birds, at this time we were having super cold weather and snow/ice on the ground. I tried to make sure my birds were getting food and water. The birds seen in the photos are the White-throated Sparrow, Dark-eyed Juncos and a male Cardinal.
"The sound of birds stops the noise in my mind." Carly Simon
It has been too hard to take Miney for a walk on the fire roads, we had so much snow and ice. We have been playing with her indoors, to keep her active.
From my archives I am sharing the Anhinga. It is a common bird seen in Florida. The Anhinga is also known as American Darter or the Snakebird.
There is at least one Anhinga on this tree with a few Cormorants. Can you find the Anhinga? The bill is different on the Anhinga, sharper and thin.
The Anhinga can stay under water for a long period of time.
The male is a dark color almost glossy looking. Their wings are streaked with white.
Anhinga seen at Circle B Reserve.
Pretty colors on the breeding male Anhinga.
I have seen the Anhinga in various place during my travels, a lot have been seen in Florida, but they were also seen in the parts of the Caribbean and Central and South America.
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.
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Hello, Hope your are doing well. So beautiful birds, Lovely Miney. Anhinga birds looks amazing. Happy weekend. Thanks a lot for hosting.
So sorry for all the snow! Glad Miney has entertainment anyways :-)
I never saw an Anhinga! Unfair the males are always prettier? Or...beter for the females after all. Maybe the bird-worls is better..
Have a great Saturday, here it´s so windy, if my hat wasn´t attached, I´d lost it!
Miney looked sad without that long peaceful walk :-)) The anhinga, both female and male are gorgeous!
All lovely captures!
Have a super weekend!
Dear Eileen, Miney is adorable and I am glad you kept her indoors and played with her there. I saw a dog here in Montreal walking on a leash with his owner and he was wearing boots. So cute to see the dog with boots on.
Your photos are really captivating.
Thank you so much for sharing the beauty around you.
Have a great weekend.
Hello Eileen,
I've been watching TV about the cold weather and all the snow you've had. It's great that you're getting Miney active inside.
That's an exciting bird you're showing pictures of today. Those are beautiful pictures you've taken of it.
Take care, and have a great weekend!
Anhinga? Never seen before. Very interesting to see this beautiful bird.
Thank you for sharing and for hosting ❤️
Greetings by Heidrun
Hi Eileen,
What fantastic photos of the Anhinga, a species we can only see in a zoo.
I wish you a wonderful weekend.
All the best, Irma
Thanks for the photos and the info on the Anhinga. Interesting bird.
I believe that Miney is eager to go out! Let's hope spring is on its way.
In the meantime: be well! Happy weekend!
Wonderful pictures! Thank you for sharing. :)
Cormorant has very nice pose for you
Hari Om
That winter weather can really be a drag, can't it, Miney gal?!!
Meanwhile, Eileen, your Ahinga shots are wonderful - I particularly like the last two. Have a warm weekend! YAM xx
I have been familiar with Anhingas from living in FL…and here in western NC I also see them sometimes on the river sunning their wet feathers after diving a while. I never knew the difference from Cormorants before.
Lindas fotos todas e pena que a neve atrapalhou as caminhadas e passeios da Miney! beijos, lindo fds! chica
Wonderful photos of the birds, Eileen (and of Miney!). Thanks for hosting, have a nice week.
What an interesting bird! I am getting tired of winter! We had rain today, on top of the snow. Oh yuck!
...Eileen, the Anhinga is striking and now to me, thanks for taking me along to see these wonderful sights. I wish you a Marvelous March.
I have never seen an Anhinga. Thank you for sharing, Eileen. Have a great weekend.
The first 2 months of the year have been extremely cold and snowy here too in my part of Ontario, Canada. Finally yesterday it was a bit nicer and we were able to get out briefly to one of the rivers by us. This week is an archive post but at least I will have some new photos for next week.
Good morning sweet lady. I am looking forward to looking at everyone's photos today for the first time in a long time. Thanks so much for writing to me and supporting me these past few months. You are such a sweet friend. Love your photos this week too. BRRRR! Hugs, Diane
Always wonderful series of photos, Eileen ~ favorite is Miney ~ it is hard walking with all the snow, ice, puddles everywhere ~ hugs,
an artist reflects
The golden anhinga is gorgeous.
My favourite.
I bet you are looking forward to spring, no snow, no ice and warmer weather. Then you and Miney can walk to your hearts content!
The Ahinga is really handsome -- and new to me. Poor Miney -- her day will come, and soon. (Smart not to venture on the ice.) Only a feline critter today but she's a good one!
Beautiful birds. Poor Miney, it is almost spring.
Hi Eileen! Thank you for another delightful selection of your photos on today's Saturday's Critters. Linking up with you this morning my post about the Big Bear Valley, California, bald Eagle's nest. Today is day #4 for the new egg. Thank you for hosting and sharing! Happy weekend to you and hubby! John
all of our four legged friends are suffering without the freedom of fresh air and being outdoors running free. miney is so sweet looking and i really enjoyed the images of the anhinga. many thanks for hosting and have a great weekend!!
Wonderful photos of the Ahinga and Miney looks very cute. The snow and ice do keep people in but spring is around the corner. Thanks for hosting.
So much snow...Would you send a bit to me? Poor Miney...indoor Miney. Very interesting bird pictures. Some of them I have never heard of.
Have a good time and all the best
Violetta
I've been looking at your weather and it has been rough lately. I would imagine it would be hard to keep an active dog calmed down inside when the weather is so bad.
I love your yard birds. Some of them are the same we have, sparrows and dark eyed juncos in particular.
The first time I saw an anhinga was in New Orleans several years ago. Such strange dinosaur looking birds hanging their wings out to dry. The variety of birds is almost magical.
Oh Miney You are so cute! So many great birds here today Eileen. Thank you my friend thank you. Aloha!
Anhinga is a new to me bird. This is part of what's fun about blogging, getting to see unfamiliar creatures in different parts of the world. Thanks, Eileen. :)
Miney is so cute. Terrific shots of the birds. I've never seen an anhinga before. Have a great weekend.
Miney is such a sweetie.
That is a beautiful bunch of critters today!
Very interesting. I had never seen or heard of these. XO
Beautiful photos of beautiful critters!
Hello Eileen
That is a lovely photograph of Miney who no doubt misses being outdoors, I hope your weather soon improves.
I did enjoy the photographs you've shared from your archives.
Wishing you a happy weekend and a happy new month of March.
All the best Jan
Eileen What a gorgeous shot of Miney. She looked round just at the right time. Lots of bird drying their wings Thanks for hosting and commenting. Have a lovely week ahead
Hello Eileen, aww sweet Miney is sad, but she'll soon forget it all once you walk safely outside again. We have the same icy problem around here too. What great birds you've shared with us today. The one close up with the eyes, wow, that's so real like. Happy Monday and the first of March tomorrow! Take care.
Wonderful photos, Eileen!
Thank you for always featuring such amazing animals of all sorts.
Great pictures of the anhinga, Eileen! Thank you for hosting
Now I've learned something new. I'd never heard of an Anhinga before! What an impressive bird!
Thank you for hosting!
Hello and hugs kisses to Miney. Sorry about all that snow and ice, and I remember the first time I saw an Anhinga. It was at Emerson Point and it was all by itself sunning on a log in a pond. I said to Diane what is that???? your photos are amazing. I only got photos of them when holding out wings in the sun, nothing like yours..
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The ice is starting to melt I took Miney up and down the road but when cars came by I had to step off the road onto the snow and ice. Miney pulls very hard, so I will be waiting until it is safer to take her for a walk. The Anhinga is a beautiful bird, I love all the birds. Have a great day and happy 1st week of March.
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Happy March, have a great day and happy week ahead.
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Miney still seems happy, the Anhinga is a beautiful bird.
The female bird gets to pick her favorite male, so has to look good, lol. Happy March, have a great day and happy week ahead.
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Miney is still a happy dog.
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I have seen dogs wearing the little booties, they are cute.
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I hope the weather changes this week, it may get warm here. The bird is beautiful.
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Thank you Heidrun, for your link and comment!
It is a beautiful bird!
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Thank you Irma, for your link and comment!
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I hope Spring is on the way, we may warm some at the end of this week.
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This winter seems never ending, Miney is still a happy dog.
Happy March, have a great day and happy week ahead.
Thank you Barb, for your link and comment!
The Cormorants do look similar.
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Miney is a happy dog, even when she is not walking.
Happy March, have a great day and happy week ahead.
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I am so tired of winter, I am looking forward to Spring.
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I enjoy your posts, old and new photos are all wonderful.
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I hope you find comfort while outing walking in nature.
All of us bloggers are here to support you. {{HUGS}}
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Miney is still a happy dog, we will be outing walking again soon. Happy March, have a great day and happy week ahead.
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Yes, I am looking forward to warm Spring days.
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Miney stills has fun playing in the yard and house.
I like seeing your sweet kitty.
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Thank you John, for your link and comment!
Your post sharing the eagle nest cam is wonderful, it is nice to see their progress of the eggs up close. I have been visiting the link daily to see the Eagles. It is nice to see you and your critter post, I hope all is well with you.
Happy March, have a great day and happy week ahead.
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Miney is still happy going out in the yard and playing in the house. Hopefully we can take a walk on the local trails soon. Happy March, have a great day and happy week ahead.
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I hope we have some warm weather soon. Miney is a cutie.
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Miney is ok, she is a happy dog.
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Miney plays a lot in the house, with a ball or her toys.
The Anhinga is a beautiful bird, a treat to see up close.
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I do love all the birds!
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Yes, I enjoy seeing birds from around the world on the blogs.
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Miney is a cutie!
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We love our Miney!
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I do love all the critters.
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Thank you Jan, for your comment and your visit!
Hopefully Miney will be able to take more walks soon.
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It is neat to see the birds drying their wings.
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We have some snow/ice melting but then it refreezes overnight. I am ready for Spring, warm weather and flowers.
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I do love all animals.
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The Anhinga is a cool bird, I love them all.
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Thanks for introducing anhinga bird dear Eileen, I believe it’s totally unfamiliar to me still I will look for it’s local name if we have it around here
Loved the mosaic 🤗
You indeed are so blessed to be able to visit so many places for bird watch 🥰♥️
Miney is looking really adorable 🤗♥️
The anhinga is so much showier than its' cousin the cormorant. I love their striped wings when they're drying them all spread out! Miney is lucky to have indoor "playmates" to keep him active !! But I hope spring is on the horizon before too long.
Thank you Sallie, for linking up and sharing your post. Miney is a happy dog, we keep her entertained. Take care, enjoy your day and happy 1st week of March. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
Thank you, we love our sweet Miney! Have a great day!
Thank you Baili, for comment and visit. Take car, enjoy your day and happy 1st week of March. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
Poor Miney - indoor agility training I guess. The eye on the Anhinga is magnificient. I don't know this bird. Stunning!
Only once in a blue moon does a bird stop by at the tree out my front window! I imagine if I put a feeder out, I might get more visitors. I like your compassion for caring for your birds. I also like when you share your photos of birds I have never heard of like the Anhinga.
Poor Miney! I know it is hard to keep a dog active indoors, when the weather is bad. Thank you for sharing your photos and have a wonderful week ahead!
Lovely photos of the bird which we call a shag or a cormorant.
Hi Eileen, I am very happy today to tell you about the rescue of cygnets in our waterways. Thankyou so much for your continuing linkup. We have noticed this year far less little birds around our place. I think our new neighbours have a cat, and I have heard a lot of crows lately. So quiet without the songs of the little birds. Have a wonderful week.
Eillen, I've never heard of an Anhinga before, so I'm very happy you shared this post. Must be a relative of the Cormorant. Thank you for hosting, and I wish your husband good health.
Gorgeous photos! The red cardinal jumps out because of its stunning colour.
Loved to know Anhinga...
Thank you for the beautiful photos.
May March be gentle for you and the spring, a marvel.
All the best, Eileen
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Love Minnie too... The wonderful posts on
MosaicMonday inspire and distract me every time...
...thank you very much for the wonderful contribution here, which I enjoyed, and for the nice comment on my link party, I'm delighted.
Thank you for hosting the party and for your comment!
Happy March, have a great day and happy week ahead.
Thank you Lydia, for your link and comment!
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You are able to take some great bird photos on your walks.
Happy March, have a great day and happy week ahead.
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Miney has plays and chew toys that keep her occupied too. Happy March, have a great day and happy week ahead.
Thank you Diane, for your comment and your visit!
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Thank you Jill, for your link and comment!
I was happy to see your post and read about the rescue of the cygnets.
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I guess the Anhinga is related to the Cormorants or Shags.
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Hello, Eileen - Anhinga is new bird to me. It’s appearance is so unique and attractive. I couldn’t imagine the patterns on the wings from the all-black appearance of the 3rd image. The 4th image is so beautiful ablaze in the sun.
Yoko
Thank you Lisa, for your comment and your visit!
The cardinal is a lovely bright red.
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Happy March to you, have a great day and happy week ahead.
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We've been seeing lots of critters in the backwoods of Floral City, Florida!
Thank you Sharon, for your link and comment!
I am happy to hear you are seeing lots of critters there.
Happy March, have a great day and happy week ahead.
I hope Miney can get out on her walks again. Great photos of your birds and I remember seeing the anhinga when in Florida, such an extraordinary bird. Thanks for all you do Eileen, have a great week :)
Thank you Denise, I appreciate your comment and your visit!
We hope to get back out walking soon!
Happy March, have a great day and happy week ahead.
So many birds. I love birds but I don't see that many different ones around here.
Thank you Mary, I appreciate your comment.
Have a great day and happy week ahead.
A little late with my comment, but I always appreciate you hosting. Miney's a lovely dog and must be very happy when she gets indoor playtime.
Thank you Yvonne, I appreciate your comment and link.
Miney is a happy dog, loves to play fetch.
Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
I really enjoyed seeing the yard birds in winter and learning more about the Anhinga,
Thanks for sharing your critters and hosting this wonderful link-up. It’s always a joy to visit!
Thank you Veronica, for your link and comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
You got some great shots!
Thanks so much for your visit and comment. Take care, enjoy your day!
Wow! Great picture of the Anhinga in the last picture. Its green eye is focused and very nice to see.
Thank you Linda, I appreciate your comment and visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and the weekend ahead.
Bonitas esas aves. Los pajaritos de tu jardín tienen mucha suerte contigo, porque los cuidas muy bien. Besos.
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