Friday, February 22, 2019

Willy Nilly Friday, February 22, 2019

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday,
and on Saturday, Saturday's Critters, and I'd Rather B Birdin'

1. View Through The Car Windshield (Sky Watch Friday)
Lee County, Mississippi, USA, February 19, 2019
Rain, rain, and more rain all week long! We have had over 10 inches (25cm) of rain this week, and it is still raining this morning (Friday).

Saturday morning update on the rain: Our rain gauge holds 6 inches (15cm), and there was an inch and a half (4cm) in it last night. This morning the gauge was running over, and it is still raining. I am so thankful that I live on a hilltop!

2. Good Food!
Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, February 3, 2019
At Outback Steakhouse: Pork Chop Dinner with Spicy Creole Sauce, Homestyle Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Mushrooms, Honey-Wheat Bread with Butter, and Iced Tea. And you can be sure that the second pork chop was just as delicious as the first when I re-heated it the next day!

3. Favorite Photos of the Week
Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, February 18, 2019
With a strong wind blowing, this Red-shouldered Hawk was having trouble keeping its balance.

It was constantly adjusting its position, so I got a good look at the tail and wing feathers pattern (an important key to identification).

Red-shouldered Hawk, Buteo lineatus.

4. Turtles (Saturday's Critters)
Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, February 6, 2019
We had a few days early in February that were warm enough for the turtles to come out to enjoy the sun.

5. Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (I'd Rather B Birdin')
Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, February 6, 2019

The glow from the late afternoon sun highlighted its yellow belly. Sometimes the yellow on the belly is not very noticeable. Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, Sphyrapicus varius, are medium-sized woodpeckers that breed in Canada and the northeastern United States. Their Winter range extends down through the southeastern United States and into Mexico and Central America.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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15 comments:

  1. AlanaFebruary 22, 2019 at 5:38 AM

    The weather has been miserable for so many of us (in different ways). You give a good reminder of what birds go through in the winter. I haven't been to Outback in many years; that picture has made me hungry.

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  2. MichelleFebruary 22, 2019 at 9:45 AM

    It's the same here with the rain. Dark rainy days are very unmotivating.

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  3. Small City ScenesFebruary 22, 2019 at 9:53 AM

    Excellent shots, Lea. I like the balancing Hawk and thank you for identifying it . Porkchop dinner looks good and I too would be taking home the second one.
    MB

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  4. TomFebruary 22, 2019 at 10:42 AM

    ...I'm seen rain on my windshield a lot lately.
    ...yum.
    ...holding on for dear life.
    ...seeing eye to eye.
    ...pretty critter.
    Thanks lea for stopping by, have a special weekend.
    ...

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  5. RedPatFebruary 22, 2019 at 1:02 PM

    Great pics! I always love to see turtles in the wild!

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  6. Spare Parts and PicsFebruary 22, 2019 at 6:15 PM

    I love hawk photos. That first one looks like he's hanging on for dear life!!

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  7. Carol @Comfort Spring StationFebruary 22, 2019 at 6:21 PM

    Such a nice assortment of photos - happy Friday!

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  8. eileeninmdFebruary 23, 2019 at 5:12 AM

    Hello, love the hawk and the Sapsucker. I love the turtles hanging out together. Your meal does look delicious. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day. Have a great weekend.

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  9. Lady FiFebruary 23, 2019 at 10:42 AM

    Fabulous shots of the birds!

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  10. William KendallFebruary 23, 2019 at 12:12 PM

    The hawk is quite a sight.

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  11. DebbieFebruary 23, 2019 at 9:36 PM

    the hawk is doing a wonderful balancing act!! and what a huge meal, it looks delicious!!

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  12. LindaFebruary 24, 2019 at 1:08 AM

    Great birds! I like Outback but I haven't tried the pork chops. They look tasty!

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  13. Anni February 24, 2019 at 4:01 AM

    That rain covered window looks all too familiar, the same here!! Love the hawk pics & that woodpecker (sapsucker) is so very special.

    Thanks for sharing your day with us birders at I'd Rather B Birdin!

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  14. JeannieFebruary 24, 2019 at 6:48 PM

    We have also had horrible flooding. It won't stop raining! At least the turtles are happy.
    Jeannie@GetMetoTheCountry

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  15. Beth at PlantPostingsFebruary 26, 2019 at 4:09 PM

    Poor hawk! I love the wildlife in this post. :)

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