Clouds and a Bee, September 24, 2021

Sky Watch Friday and The Weekend in Black and White

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, September 21, 2021

Clouds for Sky Watch Friday, and...

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 23, 2021

... a Bee for The Weekend in Black and White

Have a wonderful weekend!

I am linking in today with Skywatch Friday and The Weekend in Black and White

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"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Thankful Thursday, September 23, 2021

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Red Spider Lilies, Lycoris radiata, Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 23, 2021

I am thankful for the cooler weather of Autumn!

Have a Blessed Day!

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Happy Fall Y'all!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

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"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." Psalms 23:1

Belted Kingfisher, September 22, 2021

Wild Bird Wednesday and My Corner of the World

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male Belted Kingfisher, Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, September 16, 2021

When I first saw this Belted Kingfisher, Megaceryle alycon, he had his back to me.

But he was very cooperative and flew over to another wire to give me a front view!

Over much of the United States, Belted Kingfishers are all year residents. In Canada and Mexico they are migratory birds. Fish are their primary source of food; look for them around ponds, lakes, and rivers.

Have a wonderful day!

I am linking in today with Wild Bird Wednesday and My Corner of the World

NOTE: Please do not use my photos without my permission.

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." Psalms 23:1

Great Blue Heron, September 18, 2021

Saturday's Critters and I'd Rather B Birdin'

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, September 12, 2021

Sometimes you can find Great Blue Herons, Ardea herodias, wading in shallow water looking for fish. But don't forget to look up in the trees, too!

Have a wonderful weekend!

I am linking in today with Saturday's Critters and I'd Rather B Birdin'

NOTE: Please do not use my photos without my permission.

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." Psalms 23:1

Sky Watch Friday, September 17, 2021

Sky Watch Friday and The Weekend in Black and White

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The Tennessee River near Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, September 12, 2021

A pretty place for a picnic! We began the week with nice sunny days, but we are ending it with rain.

I think the huge rocks on the river bank are more interesting in black and white.

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Have a wonderful weekend!

I am linking in today with Skywatch Friday and The Weekend in Black and White

NOTE: Please do not use my photos without my permission.

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." Psalms 23:1

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, September 2021

The northeast corner of Mississippi, USA zone 7b

The colors for my September's Bloom Day seem to be white and all shades of red! Where are my blue, orange, and yellow flowers? Resting? Laying dormant? Goofing off, most likely!

Hibiscus syriacus, Rose of Sharon 'Red Heart'

Another Rose of Sharon, name unknown

Encore Azalea 'Autumn Royalty'

Butterfly Bush, Buddleia

Turk's Cap

Rose 'Iceberg'

Peace Lily

Cypress Vine

Phlox

Now for the 'Pretty, but Not a Bloom' category

My Beautyberry is producing the berries that give it its name. Clusters of tiny blooms open in July, and then each flower makes a berry (food for birds). To see Beautyberry blooms visit My July Bloom Day post

For a look at things to come...

My red Spider Lilies will be blooming by this time next week!

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

To see what's blooming in other gardens, visit May Dreams Gardens for Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day

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"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." Psalms 23:1