Willy Nilly Friday, September 8, 2017

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Floral Friday Fotos
(and on Saturday) Camera Critters, Saturday's Critters, and I'd Rather B Birdin'

1. Green Market (Sky Watch Friday)

Corinth, Mississippi, USA, September 2, 2017

Cloudy skies did not discourage the shoppers at the Green Market in Corinth on Saturday. September's temperatures are considerably cooler than August, and we are thankful!

An arts and crafts festival held six times a year, the Green Market was voted 'Best Small Event' by the Mississippi Tourism Association.

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2. An Amazing Experience (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 3, 2017

When I went outside early Sunday morning, I found two half-drowned Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in a puddle of water. Only their little heads were above the surface. I quickly picked them up and set them on my porch railing, hoping the sun would dry their feathers.
My husband brought one of the Hummingbird feeders over to them to see if they would drink the sugar-water. They just sat there too exhausted to move.

They were so wet, I was afraid that if they didn't feed soon they would die, so I picked one up and gently guided its bill into the feeder. I could see its throat quiver as it drank!

After a minute I set it down, picked up the other one, and carefully dipped its bill in the feeder.
I alternated the feeding back and forth from one to the other. They grew stronger after each sip, and began to flutter their wings, feebly at first, then more vigorously. My husband helped me hold them so they would not try to fly too soon. I knew if they crashed to the ground, our dog would pounce on them.

I am very happy to report that after about twenty minutes they were both able to fly from our hands to the safety of the nearby trees!

3. Eastern Cottontail Rabbit (Saturday's Critters and Camera Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 30, 2017

Over half the world's Rabbit population is in North America. (Source: Wikipedia: Rabbit)
Rabbits and Hares are cousins, but I have never understood the difference between the two.
And you cannot tell by their names. The American Jackrabbit is actually a Hare!

4. Good Food!

Corinth, Mississippi, USA, September 7, 2017

Yesterday three friends and I went to McAlister's Deli in Corinth for lunch. I enjoyed the Harvest Chicken Salad on a Croissant with a dill pickle and fresh fruit. And Iced Tea, of course!

5. Butterfly (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 1, 2017

Sulphur Butterfly on Turk's Cap, Malvaviscus arboreus.

Have a wonderful week-end!

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