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. Miney love the walks and the warmer weather.
2. A mosaic sharing my yard birds, the Carolina Wren, and the Bluebird couple.
The Carolina Wren is singing loudly.
The male Bluebird is so pretty!
3. He showed off the colors on his back and his chest.
The female sits nearby, looking pretty too.
4. A quick walk with Miney up and down our street, these were some of the birds I could hear.
Lunch visit with son, DIL and grand-kiddies and Winnie the Corgi.
It was nice to finally see our Daffodils blooming.
5. Hubby enjoys a walk with Miney on the fire road, it is good for him to get outdoors walking.
6. On the dialysis days, it is usually just me and Miney taking a walk on the local fire road. The trees were still bare at this time, you can see the lake through the trees. The trees are starting to get the reddish buds.
7. The Peacock was sitting in a tree in the back of our yard. He was showing off his pretty tail feathers.
8. We must have had a bear visit early on this day, my bird feeder made of metal was bent and twisted. I found the bent feeder on the ground at the bottom of our deck steps. Miney could smell the bear, her hair was standing up and she was barking crazy. I did not actually see the bear but we have had them visited our yard last year.
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Miney is so lovely, as are you. Thanks for everything. Eileen
Good morning, dear Blogfriend Eileen! Indeed I love the songs of the birds early in sunrise. A wonderful mood each day. I enjoyed walking with you and Miney again.
Thank you very much for sharing and for hosting. Greetings by Heidrun ❤️
The blue bird is really gorgeous! And like Miney, we enjoy our daily walk and warm weather is definitely a bonus. Happy Saturday, Eileen!
Very cheerful birds.
Loved all the critters!
Wish you a great weekend!
Hello, Hope you are doing fine. Beautiful post. Awesome pics, Peacock looks great.So beautiful birds. Loved you post. Happy weekend. Thanks a lot for hosting.
So many sweet birds but huiiii, a bear! But at least you have Miney to warn you in time! Have a safe and great Saturday, here it really will warm up (they said).
Impressive what happened to your metal feeder! It must have been the bear, for sure. My neighbour saw a wolf in her garden last week. We are surrounded! 😉
Thanks for sharing the beautiful birds.
All the best to you and your hubby. Happy weekend!
Hello Eileen,
What a great series of photos and collages this is.
I think the Merlin app is great, I use it too.
It seems really scary to me that bears could just walk onto your patio.
I wish you a very good weekend.
All the best, Irma
When I was in India recently, it was remarkable to see Peacocks as a wild bird. And seeing dozens of then asleep in trees was a bit of a surprise too!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Hari OM
Oh my word, that poor feeder! Your garden visitors never fail to amaze, from feather to fur!!! Be safe, have a super weekend. YAM xx
Yes, this bluebird really has the right name....I can almost hear them sing....Oh, you are visited by bears...how dangerous. Or is it only a small bear? Have a good time and all the best
Violetta
Miney fica feliz ao passear e que bom quando teu marido pode acompanhar!!! Lindos pássaros que tens aí na tua casa! E um urso? Incrível! Eu teria até medo,rs... Lindos teus narcisos também! E que boa a visita dos netos...Lindos todos!
beijos, ótimo fim de semana, chica
I have my own Saturday Critters this week! That Merlin app is simply amazing, so much work must have went into developing it.
That is amazing all the birds you can hear! I had a new bird, a kinglet. Haven't heard it since, and impossible to photograph! Ah, birding challenges! All the best to both of you, and Miney.
That is quite the collection of birds to hear from just walking on your street! Nice to know that your husband gets out walking with you, I see the binoculars around his neck. Wishing you a wonderful May full of nature's sights and sounds!
...Eileen, you have so much to enjoy. The bluebirds, peacock and of course your little cuties, but I can do without the bear!!! Be well.
Good morning Eileen :)
Beautiful photo of the fabulous Peacock's tail feathers. There is such an abundance of birds in your area, you can't see them, but it must be nice to hear them on your walks with Miney. I'm sorry your feeder is a damaged beyond repair, how scary that a bear can.enter your property, I'm glad noone got injured.
Eileen, I am having difficulty linking up again, I have no idea why this keeps happening, please can you link me up, I'm sorry to inconvenience you but would be so thankful if I can join the party.
Thank you for hosting and have a happy weekend.
Sonjia
Good you are getting nicer weather to enjoy walks and the outside. Love using the Merlin app too. Have a lovely week.
Hello Eileen,
The Bluebird and the Peacock are so beautiful.
It sounds absolutely awful that you have been visited by a bear! I understand that Miney smelled it and is barking like crazy.
Beautiful daffodils!
Take care, and have a great day and weekend!
Love the new header...a clear straight path ahead! Of course all your birds are most welcome to see, and I hear mine here as well...mostly robins these days.
Your little guys are getting so big! That looks like a fun day. Gorgeous birds (and probably birdsong, too!) and of course I adore Miney!
Gorgeous birdies!
Good morning Eileen :)
Beautiful photo of the fabulous Peacock's tail feathers. There is such an abundance of birds in your area, you can't see them, but it must be nice to hear them on your walks with Miney. I'm sorry your feeder is a damaged beyond repair, how scary that a bear can.enter your property, I'm glad no one got injured.
Have a happy Weekend Eileen and thank you for hosting.
Sonjia.
Eileen ~ always wonderful series of nature photos ~ favorites are your hubby, Miney and your grand dogs ~ Happy Week ahead ~ Hugs ^_^'
It's surprising how many birds you can pick up just from sounds.
The male Bluebird is so blue, Eileen. I have never seen one.
Blogger doesn't seem to be updating all the posts in their portal so i am glad that you are still here even though it didn't show up.
Hi Eileen! I always enjoy seeing Miney out with you on your walks, and, adding to the happiness, the grand-kiddies and Winnie. Re the Bluebirds: I think I’ve mentioned before that Bluebirds are some of my favorites and thanks for sharing your photos. So interesting to see all the birds you could hear as they showed up in your ID app. Always neat to see your Peacock! Wow on the bear visit … he/she sure did a number on the feeder! Thanks, as always, for hosting and sharing Saturday’s Critters! Happy week ahead to you and hubby! John
Love all the sweet photos of the birds. Fun to see how your grands have grown, too. Yikes that bear really did a number on the feeder. Happy May to you!
Sure like the blue bird photos!
Wow the bear really did a number on the feeder.
We've been enjoying seeing all the different birds that now come to our feeder. We take ours inside during the night because of the bears.
You captured some great bird shots for this post. Grandbabies are the best, aren't they? Have a blessed week!
Wishing you and your husband a wonderful weekend, Eileen! Haha I sometimes smile wondering if we walk our dogs or the dogs walk us. :)
Before our new fence we used to have fox, raccoons, possums, and feral cats visit. No bears!!
I love the Merlin app, it is nice knowing what birds are out there when hiking or walking or even in the backyard.
I love all the birds in your backyard. We are starting to see male and female eastern bluebirds. They are the prettiest birds. I love house wrens, so small but such a loud voice.
I'm glad your husband can go along with you on off days from treatment.
Hi Eiellen
So sorry for the late hook up--we were helping at a volunteer event in our community since early morning. I love how many birds the Merlin App hears and identifies on your walks! You definitely live in a wonderful area to see many different birds, The male bluebirds are so pretty! At this time of the year I am seeing maninly finches flying around my yard, but I also saw my first hummingbird this week!
Always a pleasure to visit your Saturday posts Eileen :) lovely collage with your grandchildren and grand-dogs. The bear really did a number on your metal bird feeder. Great photos all round! Thank you and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
You always have the best and most fun bird photos! Man, that must have been some hungry bear!
Dear Eileen, you and Miney are amazing! Beautiful photos! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely walk! I hope you are having a wonder filled weekend.
Beautiful photos. Your grandkids are adorable.
i think that app is wonderful, such a great tool to help birders identify birds in the area!! the blue birds are so pretty, i never see them in my yard but they are in this area. such a cute wren, they look so puffed out when they sing!! i hope you had a great day and have a fun sunday. many thanks for hosting!!
Hello Eileen
Lovely to see all of your photographs here.
As well as you and Miney enjoying a walk it's great that your husband does to ... I do hope his dialysis continues to go well.
That looks a nice lunch visit with your son, DIL and grand-kiddies and Winnie the Corgi.
Enjoy your weekend and have a good week ahead.
All the best Jan
Your post is full of chirping of the birds. I love these, especially waking up to these beautiful sound.
And are you serious? A bear, an intruder!
Great photos, Eileen. The Carolina Wren sure has a tune to sing. :) Love your banner photo, it is stunning. Have a wonderful weekend.
Yogi has been a naughty bear again! When we lived in the country, I had to stop feeding the birds every April because the bears would come through looking for food.
Gorgoeus photos, particularly the various shots of the Carolina Wren is singing loudly.
Beautiful shots of nice birds and .... dogs. Have a good week end!!!
Thank you Cloudia, for your link and your comment.
You and your posts are lovely too!
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Heidrun, for your link and your comment.
Miney and I do enjoy our walks.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Angie, for your comment and your visit.
Yes, the warm weather is a bonus.
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Thank you William, for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you for your link and your comment.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you for your link and your comment.
The birds are beautiful.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Iris, for your link and your comment!
Yes, Miney seems to know when there is something bad nearby, very protective.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Luisella, for your link and your comment!
We have to remember the animals were here before our home, this was their home.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Irma, for your link and your comment.
The bears and wildlife can climb our fence easily.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Stewart, for your link and your comment.
It is strange to see these large birds roosting high in the trees. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you YAM, for your comment and your visit.
I have to put the feeders away at night.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Violetta, for your link and your comment.
I did not see this bear, he/she came in the middle of the night. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Chica, for your comment and your visit.
Miney and hubby do love to get outdoors for a walk.
The grandkids are adorable!
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Jim, for your comment and your visit.
The Merlin App is wonderful to use, sometimes it can make mistakes. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Jenn, for your link and your comment.
Once the leaves are on the trees, it is even harder to find those birds. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Alexandra, for your link and your comment.
I am lucky to live next to the watershed for the reservoir, it is like having a park outside our door. The birds are plentiful.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Tom, for your link and your comment.
I am blessed with these simple pleasures and beautiful grandchildren. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Sonjia, for your link and your comment.
The Peacock is a beautiful bird, Miney usually lets us know when there could be something scary around us.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Linda, for your link and your comment.
I try to get out and take Miney for her walk every day.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Marit, for your link and your comment!.
Miney is a good guard dog. I do love my Bluebirds and the Peacock. Thankfully the bear has moved on. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Barb, for your link and your comment.
The Robins are a common bird seen here too.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Jeanie, for your link and your comment.
It is always a fun day when we visit the grandchildren.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you for your link and your comment.
I think the birds are gorgeous too.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Sonjia, for your link and your comment.
I just noticed this is a duplicate, your comment is always appreciated. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Hello Eileen,
Nice pictures.
So special to see these wonderful birds. They are so special.
Great to see them all.
Many greetings,
Marco
Thank you Carol, for your link and your comment.
Miney say hello!
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Red, for your comment and your visit.
The Merlin App is amazing.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Hi Eileen, beautiful photos of your dog and the birds. Take care, have a nice sunday !
Thank you RedPat, for your link and your comment.
The Bluebird is one of my many favorites.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you John, for your link and your comment.
The grandkids and Miney bring us joy. The Bluebirds are one of my many favorite birds. The Peacock is a fun visitor to our yard, he strolls around our little neighborhood. The bear ruined that feeder, luckily Walmart has plenty of these feeders. I just have to put it away at night. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Ellen, for your comment and your visit.
Wishing you a happy month of May!
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Thank you Karen, for your comment and your visit.
The Bluebirds are my favorite too,.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Arnoldo, for your link and your visit.
Yes, we love visiting with our grandchildren. They are a joy!
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Maria, for your link and your comment.
There were walks with Miney, I felt I was the one being walked. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Yogi, for your link and your comment.
We get all those critters here, living next to the forest.
The Bluebirds are beautiful and one of my favorites.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Pat, for your link and your comment.
I was happy to see my Hummingbirds return.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Denise, for your comment and your visit.
We do love visiting with our grandchildren and Winnie the grand-dog. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you for your link and your comment.
The bears are strong to be able to bend that metal feeder.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Linda, for your comment and your visit.
I do enjoy my walks in nature.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you for your comment and your visit.
I am biased about my grandchildren they are beautiful and a joy! Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Debbie, for your link and your comment.
I do love using the Merlin App on my walks.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Jan, for your comment and your visit.
We usually try to visit the family every other weekend for lunch. the grandchildren are a joy!
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Rainfield, for your comment and your visit.
It is a pleasure to hear the birds singing early in the morning. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Bill, for your comment and your visit.
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Thank you Linda, for your link and your comment.
I think the bear has moved on.
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Thank you Lisa, for your comment and your visit.
The wren is one of the loudest birds in my yard.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you for your comment and your visit.
It is so nice to see your return to blogging, stay well.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Marco, for your comment and your visit.
All the birds are beautiful to see.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Caroline, for your link and your comment.
The birds and my dog are my favorite things to photograph.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Your dog is the cutest. Your Saturday posts are my favorites. God bless you and yours.
Love the birds you have captured. Beautiful photo journal
Thank you Rue, for your comment and visit.
I love my dog, she is a cutie.
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Thank you Roentare, for your comment.
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Oh my Lions and tigers and bears it something we really don't want to see in our yard! I believe something has spooked our peacock as he stays inside, only. Hopefully once summer stays, he'll go about his wanderings in the yard. I love seeing your peacock showing off his fan! Enjoy the week ahead!
Thank you very much for sharing at MosaicMonday. And thank you too for your lovely comment.
Greetings by Heidrun ❤️
All wonderful pictures, Eileen, cute birds.
Many greetings
I always enjoy following along on your walks with Miney.
The bluebird is simply stunning, such a treat to see his bright colors.
And goodness, a bear visit sounds both fascinating and frightening!
Thank you for sharing these wonderful critter moments. 🌿🕊️
Thank you Karen, for your link and your comment.
I wonder what spooked your peacock, I hope he goes back to his normal activities. Ours roams all over our little neighborhood. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you for hosting the mosaic party.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you for your comment and your visit.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Thank you Veronica, for your link and your comment.
The bluebirds are one of my many favorite birds.
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
It's always fun to spot a peacock in a tree with its tail feathers hanging down. Nice.
Thank you Sharon, for your link and comment. The Peacock likes to show off his pretty feathers. Take care, have a great day and a happy week ahead!
Eileen, your post is beautiful!... I also love pretty bluebirds.
There were so many birds heard!
I enjoyed seeing your grandchildren... all the best to your husband.
Have a good and nice month of May.
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How fun! Love Miney and the corgi. Such pretty birds.
You have such lovely places to walk and see the critters. It's amazing what a bear can do, they are so strong.
Dang.. destructive bears. Lovely photos. Must have been nice getting to spend some time your kids and grands.
Thank you so much for your visit and comment.
I also love the bluebirds, one of my many favorites.
Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
Thank you Mary, for your comment and visit.
Winnie the Corgi is a sweet grand-dog.
Take care, enjoy your day!
Thank you for your comment and visit. Yes, those bears are very strong. Take care, enjoy your day!
Thank you for your comment and visit. It is always great to spend time with the family. Take care, enjoy your day!
Tus paseos siempre se ven preciosos. El oso me daría miedo que rondase mi casa. Besos.
La vida es como el océano, sube y baja.. Así es Eileen.
El mosaico del jardín se ve con mucha vida.
Buen fin de semana.
Un abrazo.
Thank you Teresa, for your visit and comment.
The bear visits in the middle of the night when we are sleeping, Miney lets us know when it is hear, she barks and spooks the bears and critters away. Have a happy weekend.
Thank you Laura, for your comment and visit.
The Spring gardens are looking beautiful.
Have a happy weekend.
Hallo Eileen,
ik kan nergens meer een reactie zetten op je posten want ze zijn uitgezet. Ik zou graag meedoen met je critterparty maar ik weet niet hoe. Jaren terug had ik daar ook al problemen mee.
Groetjes, Helma
Oh sorry for bear breaking down your bird feeder dear friend!
Hope it’s safe for you and yours there
Prayers for your hubby’s treatment,may everything stay smooth for him dear Eileen 🙏♥️🤞
I enjoyed the birds ,the blue bird is sooo cute 👍♥️
Blessings 🙏♥️
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