Saturday Critters #651

 Lake of the Lilies...it's not just for the Mute Swans you know.

The lake is home for quite an array of song birds and the big guys like Herons and Egrets. 

Today, I will share some current pictures of the little songbirds.

This is a male Red Winged Blackbird...

it has a very loud, distinctive call, that you almost always hear before you see it.

This is the Female Red Winged Blackbird.

I rarely notice them...with their common coloring they do not stand out.

The very common Male House Sparrow.

A bird with beautiful markings that are often overlooked because of it's brown and gray coloring.

This is the Female House Sparrow

All of these birds are commonly seen at Lake of the Lilies.

Sharing today images with Eileen at 

Viewing Nature With Eileen 

for Saturdays Critters

Movies, Creatures and Fun

"Remarkably Bright Creatures"

 Such an exceptional, heart warming movie that no one is talking about.

New on NetFlix, Sally Field is amazing in this film, if you have not seen it, 

I can guarantee you will love it.  

It is at times sad, there is a bit of happy mixed in, and it sure did make me feel good.

~ Tissues will be necessary ~

This little "remarkably bright creature" has been sitting right outside my front door all spring.

I believe he was here last year as he has the same habits as the chipmunk from last year.

When he scampers away, he goes to the same area, I believe his home is within the shrubs.

They do not live in trees, they live in highly organized, underground tunnel systems called Burrows.

It seems he eats this entire pile by himself.

I feed him black oil sunflower seeds, he really likes them.

I found this image on google and thought it worth sharing...

this is quite elaborate.

I have enjoyed watching and feeding this creature more than you will ever know!

The Point Pleasant Sweet Shop

 A stop at Jenkinson's Sweet Shop is a must when you visit the Point Pleasant Boardwalk.

The sweet smell of chocolate, cotton candy and homemade fudge evokes a powerful feeling of nostalgia.

My favorite sight...the rows of candy apples and jars of colorful salt water taffy.

Monday...

was the perfect day for a walk on the boardwalk,

with bright sunshine, blue skies and 70 degree temperatures.

It started with a much needed peaceful morning at home, then a drive to Point Pleasant.

 

I smell a lot of cavities...next was a "healthy" meal of boardwalk food.

We shared this sausage sandwich and ate every one of these french fries, this was so good,

and "very healthy", I'm sure.

We drove to the inlet, the ocean was rough, 

the inlet was quiet and I did not see any large fishing boats.

It Was A Busy Weekend...

 well at least for us it was.

Saturday, the hubs and I had the entire day to ourselves...

what did we do you ask?

Well, we went to a craft show in Chester, New Jersey, of course.

Chester hosts craft shows twice per year, I never miss their shows, they are the best.

These beautiful, hand painted gourds and wood items were designed and painted by

Debra J. Allen

She can be found on Facebook at "worthywood1991" if you would like to view some of her items.

She is very talented, these painting were so unique...the gourds were my favorites.

This was also designed and painted by Debra J. Allen

Jersey Driftwood Art By Helma

This Artwork was incredible...all of these pieces are handcrafted with Driftwood collected at the 

Jersey Shore

Helma was another lovely woman, kind and expressive, I really enjoyed her art.

She has a website here.

My next 4 images are pictures of photographs - presented on canvas - by

Alex Spielman

His Artwork and website can be found here.

If you are a bird lover like I am, you will marvel at his work.

Beautiful, colorful headbands.

I always ask before I take pictures.

Most crafters do not want their items photographed.

The next few things I can't identify the craft person, but I did get permission to take these pictures.

There were a ton of food vendors and food options.

What items could I just not resist, you ask...these are the goodies that came home in my sack.

All of this...

The purple bag is felted, I purchased it at the first booth I entered,

for all of my knitting "do-dads".

I did not "neeeeed" this but I really wanted it!

Isn't it gorgeous?

These pretzels with this amazing

- Bacon Jam -

there are no words to describe the incredible taste of this maple, onion, bacon jam, 

There were some nuts purchased too, 

- Cinnamon Candied Cashews -

but the hubs ate almost all of them.

You can see what's left of them in the first picture, there are only a "few".

- This Spoon "Choose To Grow" -

for my wildflower garden and the 2 wood stickers for my junk journal.

I purchased these clay ornaments...one for me "KC Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes #15",

and one for my nieces husband, he likes those "Green Bay Packers".

I did not take a picture at this booth...they had so many different occupations and sports.

Their website can be found here.

The weather was perfect and we had such an amazing day!

I spent Sunday in the garden briefly and then visited with my mom.