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P is for Pittsburg Landing
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| Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, April 20, 2019 |
Pittsburg Landing on the Tennessee River was the gathering point for the Union Army in April of 1862 during the American Civil War. The Battle of Pittsburg Landing (now referred to as the Battle of Shiloh) cost thousands of lives, and was a major loss for the Confederate Army. The Military Cemetery is just up the hill from here on the left. The battlefield is now Shiloh National Park and is open to the public at no charge.
For more information on Pittsburg Landing -
National Park Service: Pittsburg Landing
Now, on to happier things!
The bird is an Eastern Kingbird,
Tyrannus tyrannus, a common North American flycatcher. As their name implies, flycatchers catch insects, usually in mid-air. They supplement their insect diet with fruit and berries. They are migratory birds that spend the colder months in Mexico and Central America, though some visit the southwestern United States.
After I had time to admire and photograph its beautiful tail and wing feathers, it very obliging turned around to give me a front view!
Have a wonderful day!
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Shiloh I'd heard of but not the alternative designation!
ReplyDeleteHello, great sighting and beautiful photos of the Eastern Kingbird. Wishing you a happy day!
ReplyDelete...a feathered friend that is new to me.
ReplyDeleteMany were heading north in Panama a couple of weeks ago.
ReplyDeleteThe Eastern Kingbird is a beautiful images.
ReplyDeleteLove kingbirds. I haven't seen any here this spring yet, although I'm sure they are around. I just haven't been in the right place at the right time.
ReplyDeleteA peaceful area... especially considering the history. I would like to see Shiloh someday.
ReplyDeleteNice of him to turn around! ;-)
ReplyDeleteWe have the Western Kingbird out this way and it has a pale yellow tummy. Both are pretty birds
ReplyDeleteMB
Wow, what a pretty bird! It's quite unusual to me. Your link is a great addition to the 'My Corner of the World' link up!
ReplyDeleteNice shots! I guess the kingbird is oblivious to the history of the area.
ReplyDeletebeautiful creature, we don't see them overhere though…. Konings Tiran we call them, liturally translated it sais: Kings Tirant
ReplyDeleteHave a heartwarming en splendid ABC-Wednes-day / -week
M e l o d y (team ABC-W)
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beautiful photography of the King Bird ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
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