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Saturday's Critters #193


If you love critters 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!

I am sharing some more images from our visit to Bombay Hook Wildlife Refuge in Delaware. I have blogged many times on our various visits to Bombay Hook NWR, it is one of my favorite places to see the birds and view wildlife. I hope you enjoy my photos.

On this day we arrived at the wildlife refuge early in the morning since we spent the night in Dover Delaware. We were able to see 5-6 Clapper Rails with some chicks. We saw lots of Egrets, some Snowy Egrets, Great Egrets and there may be the juvenile Little Blue Heron too. The Green Heron posed nicely on the fence for me. The first Clapper Rail sighting at the beginning of the wildlife drive. Another adult Clapper Rail with a cute chick. Their chicks are black in color. There are two Clapper Rail chicks above, it is great to be there during the low tide to see these secretive birds come out of the grasses looking for food. The Great Egret above with it's yellow bill and black legs. It is one of the taller egrets. Not the clearest shot, but I think this Fox was cute that came out and sat on the wildlife drive as we went past.




at August 26, 2017 Labels: Bombay Hook NWR, Clapper Rail, Clapper Rail chick, Great Egret, Green heron, I'd Rather Be Birding, NWR, Red Fox, Saturday's Critters, Snowy Egret 
Oh my- so many wonderful critters. I've never gotten a photo of a bittern, let alone a baby - and the fox is so neat. We had the Egrets in California - one was spotted at the Wylie Slough here in Washington but it was spotted just after we left - darn. But we had a good birding day. Happy weekend.

August 26, 2017 at 12:42 AM 
So cool that you got to see a fox!

August 26, 2017 at 12:54 AM 

August 26, 2017 at 1:26 AM 
Wonderul to see the Clapper Rail and also the chicks. Thanks for hosting Eileen and have a wonderful week ahead.

August 26, 2017 at 1:46 AM 

Beautiful photos, and I love The Snowy Egrets. Tbey are so pretty. Cute little red fox too.


August 26, 2017 at 2:00 AM 
how nice to see the Clapper Rail and chicks. A species I have only seena member of twice in Sweden.

Thanks for hosting. Have a great week ahead.

August 26, 2017 at 2:03 AM 
Nice sightings at tis spot. Love the cute chicks, and the adorable fox!

August 26, 2017 at 2:11 AM 
Glad to found you again my friend!
i see egrets here lot when we travel to the rural area while visiting to my sister in laws .
but herons i saw in my native village in winters only .
beautiful captures!
fox is cute

August 26, 2017 at 2:45 AM 

August 26, 2017 at 3:07 AM 
Hi Eileen, I think the curious cute fox came out to watch the humans passing by with their cameras! Have a beautiful weekend!

August 26, 2017 at 3:31 AM 
Interesting critters again Eileen, but I love last photo, clear or not clear, the fox is a beauty and......difficult to catch on a photo.
Regards, Janneke

August 26, 2017 at 3:36 AM 
That is a bird I have never seen, A Clapper rail, they don't seem to mind the mud.
Have a good weekend Eileen, take care, Gordon.

August 26, 2017 at 4:28 AM 
...we use to have a fox around here, good rabbit control.

August 26, 2017 at 5:09 AM 
Awww... pawhaps Mr Fox was wonderin' if you hads some foodables with?!! The clapper rail is not I bird I knew of - thanks for the intro &*> Happy weekend. YAM xx

August 26, 2017 at 5:34 AM 
Beautiful pictures of the different birds
The fox is also great.
Photo 2 is my favorite.

August 26, 2017 at 5:35 AM 
Lindas e adorei a raposinha vermelha! bsj e lindo fim de semana,chica

August 26, 2017 at 5:51 AM 
How exciting to see the Clapper Rail chicks! Great photos of them and of the Green Heron !
The fox was a super bonus sighting!
Thanks for hosting and have a great weekend!

August 26, 2017 at 5:56 AM 
Another fox shot. Seem to be a few around at the moment?

August 26, 2017 at 6:04 AM 
it always amazes me to see the same birds so far up north as what we see here and that little fox is adorable... looks like he was posing for you

August 26, 2017 at 6:05 AM 
I am always happy to see Egrets, and shore birds as they are only seen when we go on vacation. Now that fox is another story...we have them and they are so evasive. You, however, had a great opportunity!...:)JP

August 26, 2017 at 6:47 AM 
You have amazing trips!

August 26, 2017 at 7:14 AM 
Hello Eileen!:) Great sightings as usual. I have never heard of the Clapper Rail, ...the black chicks are cute. Love your Green Heron capture, and the fox image. The foxes around here, eat chicks, and chickens, those little Clapper Rail chicks had better watch out! Thank you for hosting Eileen, and have a great Weekend,

August 26, 2017 at 7:36 AM 
Cute little fox . . .
He looks like you could have picked him up and taken him home.
One more adventure of yours with wonderful sightings.

August 26, 2017 at 8:16 AM 
As always, lovely bird photos, Eileen, but my fave is the little fox.
Thanks for hosting and have a lovely week.

August 26, 2017 at 8:43 AM 
clear markings on the green heron. Great clapper shots, and the FOX!!!

August 26, 2017 at 8:50 AM 
Eileen ~ always beautiful bird photography ~ favorite, though, is the little fox ~ thanks, ^_^

(A Shutterbug Explores)

August 26, 2017 at 10:11 AM 
I'd go nuts if I saw all those herons and egrets in one place. Nice that you got the fox too, much cuter than the coyotes I see.

August 26, 2017 at 10:23 AM 
great sightings on this trip...the fox picked a beautiful spot to pose for a picture!!!

have a nice weekend eileen, many thanks for hosting!!!

August 26, 2017 at 10:26 AM 
Maybe next year we will make a trip to Bombay Hook. It seems to be filled with plenty of wildlife. I just had a great visit to Pea Island NWR in the Outer Banks... what a great place also! I love to see the baby black Clapper Rails... very cute and fluffy still! And a Red Fox--wow!! Thanks for sharing! Hugs!

August 26, 2017 at 10:31 AM 
Hi Eileen, I have no post for Saturday's Critters today. I always enjoy your images. My pictures are still in my crashed computer and I have to get them out ---I will. I haven't taken any animal pics in the past few days been busy at home in the garden. I shall be back though.

August 26, 2017 at 10:33 AM 
nice collection of critters

The fox is so cool. I've only seen one fox in FL...on the fairway, and I didn't have a camera with me. Of course it ran by pretty fast anyway...guess he had experience with golf balls plunking down around him

August 26, 2017 at 10:48 AM 
That is a neat place! You were lucky to see so many Clapper Rails. The few times I have seen them they were singles, and no chicks!

August 26, 2017 at 10:57 AM 
You did well to see all those very secretive Clapper Rails Eileen.I guess getting there early makes a huge difference as a series of folk walking by wont be to their liking.

Thanks so much for your link-up today.

August 26, 2017 at 11:20 AM 
The fox is adorable!

August 26, 2017 at 11:51 AM 
I found some critters that I photographed just in the last few days YAY!
 
It looks like a great place.

August 26, 2017 at 12:43 PM 
Brilliant birds, and there was a Fox, lovely.

August 26, 2017 at 2:06 PM 
Lots of sweet shots. And, isn't it great when they cooperate and sit still for you. :)
 
Sweet little fox! They are difficult to get a view of, never mind getting a clear photo. Lots of great photos!


August 26, 2017 at 2:16 PM 
Hello Eileen, the Green Heron certainly did pose nicely for you, that's a lovely photograph. So too is the fox - so cute.

I hope you have a lovely weekend.


August 26, 2017 at 2:59 PM 
Of course the fox is the cutest one!

August 26, 2017 at 3:04 PM 
The chicks are so cute, Eileen! And that is a healthy looking fox - beautiful!

August 26, 2017 at 3:16 PM 
Hello Eileen, the Clapper Rail chicks are so unusual. Thanks for sharing and hosting this meme. Have a great Saturday. Jo

August 26, 2017 at 3:17 PM 
thanks for your kindness and thanks for hosting this meme.
Thanks for visiting my blog as well.

August 26, 2017 at 3:25 PM 
Very nice ! I love the green heron !

August 26, 2017 at 3:29 PM 
That fox is so cute but does he have a twinkle in his eye like he's up to somethng? lol Have a wonderful weekend.

August 26, 2017 at 4:26 PM 
Oh, Eileen...what an abundance of wildlife you see...those babies are so, so cute.

August 26, 2017 at 5:09 PM 
Favorite this time is the White Egret.

August 26, 2017 at 5:33 PM 
Great shots as always..even the cute Fox..he looks healthy!!! I don't know that I ever saw a green Heron..

August 26, 2017 at 5:36 PM 
Love that fox and the green heron!

August 26, 2017 at 6:07 PM 
Great pictures. I wonder if you'd be as lucky if that last picture came first. (hee-hee)

August 26, 2017 at 6:45 PM 
Eileen, nice fox. Thanks for sharing.

August 26, 2017 at 9:19 PM 
The fox is cute indeed! Looks like a great place to see birds.

August 27, 2017 at 12:02 AM 
I saw a rail this morning - called Buff Breasted - but no pictures, it was always more than half hidden in the grass.


August 27, 2017 at 3:38 AM 
Here it is very rare to crake chicks, I only got the chance once!
And how lucky to see this fox come and sit on the road!
This area seems a paradise!
Lovely post, warm hugs and enjoy the coming week :))))

August 27, 2017 at 4:23 AM 
All the lovely critters, especially that little Fox. It is as cute as my poodle.

August 27, 2017 at 4:39 AM 
These white egrets especially are gorgeous and the little fox is so adorable sitting on the wildlife drive...:) :) such great experience, to observe all of these in their natural habitat. In my walk, I just had the chance to see some doves, one black crow from distance near the pond and to hear the song of blackbirds and to record it in my little video. I always think that it is lovely to visit your amazing posts, because I can see much more and more interesting critters and, also, aspects from the stunning nature. So many thanks for this chance!
A very wonderful Sunday and new week ahead! Alexa

August 27, 2017 at 7:38 AM 
Nice to look at all the birds, especially the young ones. Lisek looks grateful. I greet and wish you a nice new week.

August 27, 2017 at 7:41 AM 
What a cute fox! Lovely photo of the heron too

August 27, 2017 at 8:06 AM 
Great shot of the sweet fox, Eileen. The blue flowers are a striking back drop for his photo! And, that is a tall Egret you caught. I see them in our creek, but not close up. Your first photo of them looks similar to the banks of the creek near our house. Hope you have a very nice week!

August 27, 2017 at 10:59 AM 
Nice shots Eileen :) The green heron is gorgeous and those little black chicks are so cute! This fox looks a lot healthier than the one you showed a while ago. Enjoy your Sunday!

August 27, 2017 at 11:04 AM 
Fantastic area, many birds and wildlife.. Have a great week Eileen..

August 27, 2017 at 1:21 PM 
Beautiful pictures!! today I saw a egret while I went walking in the morning...

August 27, 2017 at 2:15 PM 
Thanks so much for hosting Eileen, wow those are great photos and wow a lot of comments today!!

August 27, 2017 at 3:30 PM 
BEAUTIFUL photos, Eileen. I especially love the Green Heron and the fox who posed for you!!! Kisses, my friend.

August 27, 2017 at 6:41 PM 
That fox is pretty adorable!

August 27, 2017 at 9:39 PM 
I love "your" critters! I've never heard of a Clapper Rail before - What a cutie they are!

August 27, 2017 at 11:01 PM 
Great photos. I love egrets and herons. The fox is cute too.

August 28, 2017 at 8:35 AM 
Loved seeing the rail babies -- did not know they were black! Loved the fox and all the birds as always -- the green heron picture is perfect -- frameable!

August 28, 2017 at 4:33 PM 

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