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. A walk with Miney on the local Prettyboy fire road. The trail looks familiar I am sure, it is one of my favorite local walks. The deer bow hunting has started in the reservoir watershed, I am kind of leery walking on the trail when I see lots of trucks parked nearby.
2. Merlin app birds heard during my walk with Miney.
4. Another visit with our son and his family, Pop-pop loves some hugs from our grandsons. Our son is still finishing up work on the deck he built on the back of his home.
5. Google search is saying the butterfly below is called the Painted Lady Butterfly. It has the white spots on the tips of their wings.
6. I created a mosaic of images from my walk with Miney to the Prettyboy reservoir.
A large flock of geese were pecking away at the grass and mud.
7. The Merlin app birds heard during our walk to the Prettyboy Reservoir. You can see the lake is more like a stream, we need rain.
8. Below the American Robin is one of the common birds seen in my area.
9. The Prettyboy Reservoir is dry in a lot of spots, it is mostly grass, weeds and mud now.
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Don't think I have ever seen a catbird before..really beautiful! Your grandsons are so sweet and adorable. Happy Saturday!
So many beautiful birds in your area. Sad about the river drying up. I hope you get rain soon. I just wrote that on an English blog post too. The whole world is drying up. Scary for the wildlife. Love your walks with Miney.
That Gray Catbird is gorgeous, and the grandson hugs are the best. Hope you get some much-needed rain for the reservoir soon!
The Painted lady butterfly is very common in Finland too.
All the birds that you hear in your walks are a good company.
Have a nice weekend and enjoy the Fall!
Good morning, dear Blogfriend Eileen, another weekend with a lovely walk with Miney in the nature. Wonderful!
But most, I believe, it’s the visit of your grandsons. I know, this is the greatest pleasure.
Have a good week ahead. Thank you for sharing and for hosting. Greetings by Heidrun ❤️
"I wish I could slow time down."
I am doubtful after going through all the exchanges between Alice, the Hatter and the March Hare.
The Dormouse doesn't offer any clue too.
Take care. Have a great weekend.
Nice to meet your family. Thank you Aloha!
Oh, I love that foggy road, Eileen! And it must be so fun to have sch a young Grandpa! Mine were long gone when I came around.
Have a wonderful Saturday and of course weekend!
Hello Eileen,
You’ve shared a beautiful series of photos and collages.
Time really does fly, I can imagine that when your husband has to undergo medical tests three times a week, it seems to go by even faster.
The American Robin is my favorite this time.
You hardly hear any birds here anymore; last week, however, I heard a Cetti's Warbler for the first time and recorded it using the Merlin app.
I wish you a wonderful weekend.
All the best, Irma
Hello Eileen,
As always, you show beautiful photos of the birds and butterflies at your place. Great photos of your grandsons. I have also seen the butterfly you call the Painted Lady here. They are so beautiful.
Have a lovely day and weekend.
Linda foto da Miney observando o reservatório! O vovô feliz com os netinhos.Isso é muito bom e faaz bem! E tens razão de ter medo de passar pelo caminho onde a caça foi liberada, podes receber um susto,rs...
beijos, tudo de bom,chica
The catbird is a beauty.
We still have Robins here, not all have migrated, although it is a challenge to spot them as they blend into the autumn colours. That is a beautiful picture of the reservoir but the beauty is lessened knowing the desperate need for rain.
It is a pretty reservoir! And a lovely family.
Hari Om
Walking familiar and well-worn paths holds its very own charm, as we rediscover them over the year as the seasons unfold and the cycle of life for all contained there is observed... thank you once again for sharing (and I adore your portrait of the Robin!) YAM xx
Eileen, you had so many wonderful sightings and grandpa and the boys is so sweet.Thanks for hosting, I wish you a wonderful weekend.
Your header photo is so pretty and those are all such wonderful critters, especially the little human critters!
Great bird photos and pretty butterfly!
Hello, Eileen. Lovely shots of the critters -- also the human kind! I agree with you, this year has just flown by. Thanks for hosting and have a great new week!
Happy Catuday Eileen! I know I say it every week, but we adore joining you on your outdoor adventures, it's so much fun, seriously, it makes our day! Thank mew! 🐾😻🐾😻🐾
What a gaggle of geese there were! And they look huge. Sorry the reservoir is so low. Grands are so wonderful to visit, aren't they!
Hi Eileen! Carolina Wrens are also regular residents in our backyard. However, I rarely see any American Robins. We do get the Painted Lady Butterflies. As always, your picture of Pop-pop with his grandsons takes your show. Blessings to you and your family.
The grandsons are very lively looking. Nothing like kids around to liven things up and cheer up their Grand Dad.
I love all the birds you find. Based on one of your recent posts I have started leaving Merlin on my walks and hikes and it makes a difference, I am hearing a lot more birds now.
Sad about your lake drying up. It is happening here as well, some of the lakes at nature centers are just big mudholes right now and some of the creeks are the lowest I have ever seen them.
Thank you for being a faithful host of Saturday's Critters.
Eileen ~ your bird photos are always `delightful ~ favorites are the ones of Miney, your hubby and grand sons ~ Wishing you a happy weekend and week ahead ~ Hugs ^_^
Hello Eileen,
I posted the Starlings on your page this week.
Next week, my post from yesterday about the Kingfisher will follow.
Regards, Helma
I hope that you are wearing bright colours when walking on the trail, Eileen. Great shot of the Catbird.
I was wondering where MIney would take us today! I love shots that look up at the trees, but my fave pic is Pop Pop and the kids!
I love the catbird's call. You always have the most fun with Miney! Enjoy your weekend! Thanks for the fun! Hugs, Diane
Your young grandchildren seem as fresh and bright as the fluffy robin you photographed. :)
Grandkids getting big. Lovely photo. Great critter photos and my favorite is the robin.
If I was near that trail I would be walking it a lot too, it's so nice. I loved the pictures.
Your grandsons are adorable. I love the picture of the boys with their grandfather.
Pop and the kids is such a sweet photo, dear Eileen! Gorgeous captures of your lovely nature walks with Miney! Thank you so much for sharing. Hope you are having a great weekend!
Great photos, especially your grandsons with their Pop pop.
I love bird pictures!! Was going to pick a favorite..but just couldn't single one out:)
Hi Eileen, Wow, I sure heard you when you said, “I wish I could slow time down.” Amen. Yes, the days are rolling by faster than ever for me. I turned 79 this year. I tried to find the good in that and decided … well, at least it’s not the big 8-oh. 😊 Eileen, I so admire you for publishing Saturday’s Critters every Saturday without fail. I could not do it. After blogging fairly regularly for so many years, I have started slowing down. Today, I decided to “update” my last post which I published on September 8th. So, I added a few new pictures and let everyone know all-is-well and I’m not gone for good. 😊 I hope you are OK with me linking the update. I enjoyed all your photos in this post and my favorite is Pop-pop with the grandkids. Happy weekend and week ahead to you and hubby! John
No Eileen you are not the only one that think life is going by too quickly I think as we get older, it goes quicker!!! You photos from each of your walks bring a blessing to everyone Thanks for hositng and commenting. Have a great week ahead.
Being out in nature and enjoying all the critters is wonderful stuff.
Hello Hope your are doing fine. Glad to read your post, Awesome photos. Beautiful birds. Lovely family moments. Thanks a lot for hosting. Greetings.
I hope to see a cat bird soon. I don’t think I’ve seen one since winter.
Your shot of the American Robin is fabulous - and I always enjoy seeing Miney!
Beautiful photos. Have a wonderful Sunday.
Thank you Angie, for your comment and your visit.
The Catbird is a pretty bird.
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Thank you Diane, for your comment and your visit.
The droughts are scary, we really do need the rain.
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Hugs are the best!
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Thank you Luisella, for your comment and your visit.
I do enjoy hearing the birds on my walks.
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Thank you Heidrun, for your link and your comment.
We do love our grandson, they are always a joy to visit.
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Thank you Rainfield, for your comment and your visit.
If only we could slow time.
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The kiddies are a joy!
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Hello Eileen,
Great pictures in this post. Wonderful to see that bird on shot 10. So special.
And what a great area on shot 11. Fantastic to walk there. And this year there where a lot of geese.
Funny shot of the 2 guys.
Many greetings,
Marco
Thank you Iris, for your link and your comment.
Pop-pop will be a young 70 in December.
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Thank you Irma, for your link and your comment.
It is fun using the Merlin App, you never know what bird the app will hear. Hubby would like all these tests done and over.
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Thank you Marit, for your link and your comment.
The butterfly was pretty.
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Thank you Chica, for your comment and your visit.
Hubby does love hugs from the grandkids!
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Thank you William, for your comment and your visit.
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Thank you Alexandra, for your link and your comment.
I think the robins are here year round, a lot of the birds are blending in with the leaves now.
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Thank you Jenn, for your link and your comment.
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Thank you YAM, for your comment and your visit.
I always enjoy my walks on the trails, there is always something to see..
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Thank you Tom, for your link and your comment.
The boys are sweet and Pop-pop loves his hugs.
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Thank you for your link and your comment.
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The year is flying by, way too fast.
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Thank you Barb, for your link and your comment.
Yes, we love to visit with the grands!
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Thank you Arnoldo, for your link and your comment.
It is always a treat to see which birds will show up in the yards.
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Thank you Alan, for your link and your comment.
It is scary to hear about so many lakes and reservoirs drying up. We need the water, more rain.
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Thank you Carol, for your link and your comment.
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Sometimes I am lucky getting a good shot of the bird.
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We do love those kiddies.
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I like hearing the Catbirds calls too.
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It is a pretty trail for walking.
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Thank you John, for your link and your comment.
It seems to older we get the time goes by even faster.
I am happy to share my walks and love of the critters.
I will look forward to any your update posts.
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Thank you Margaret, for your link and your comment.
Time is going by way too fast.
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Nature is a joy, I love my walks with my dog.
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Thank you Linda, for your link and your comment.
My Catbirds must be heading south now.
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I enjoyed reading very much. Thank you for sharing at MosaicMonday and your nice comment.
Greetings by Heidrun
Ah the critters, big, small, winged, and even two legged! They are all a joy.
Lovely photos and those boys look like they bring a lot of joy.
Yay for the visits from all the little birds, especially your Carolina Wrens and the very special visits from your grandsons!
Have a great week
Wren x
Thank you for hosting Mosaic Monday!
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Thank you for your comment and visit.
The critters and the grandkids are a joy.
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Thank you Judee for your comment and visit.
Yes, the kiddies are a joy!
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Thank you Wren, for your comment and visit.
I do love my sweet Carolina Wren.
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Nature walks, birds, butterfies and time with your grands, it doesn't get better than that. Lovely photos, Eileen and have a wonderful week.
I love that first tree canopy shot. Happy birding this week!
Thank you Bill, for your comment and visit.
The walks, critters and the grandkids are a joy.
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Thank you Sharon, for your comment and link.
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Sweet photo of Pop-Pop and grandchildren. Wonderful photos from your walks. Have a great week Eileen.
I hadn't heard of a cat bird before. Thanks for sharing.
A lovely post here Eileen ... I did enjoy seeing the American Robin it's bigger than out Eurasian one.
Super photograph of your hubby and grandsons ... lovely smiles.
I wish you happy and peaceful October days.
All the best Jan
I am loving your nature walks as always and the way you use your Merlin app. I don't rememberto use it often enough. Thanks for the reminder. Your grandboys are adorable and I can tell how much they love their pop pop;!!
Thank you Denise, for your comment and your visit.
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Thank you Jan, for your comment and your visit.
Hubby loves getting hugs from the grands.
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Thank you Sallie, for your comment and your visit.
We do love our grands, they are a joy.
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Lovely photos, especially the American Robin. I was interested to see your photo of the Painted Lady. We've had a good year for Painted Ladies over here in Scotland.
Thank you Juliet, I appreciate your visit and comment.
I was happy with all my butterfly sightings this season.
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