Friday, April 12, 2019

Willy Nilly Friday, April 12, 2019

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

1. Blue Skies! (Sky Watch Friday)
Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 10, 2019

We had rain Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, but clear skies for the rest of the week. The white you see on the left shore is a dogwood tree.

More rain is in the forecast for the entire weekend, starting today (Friday).

2. Farming
Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, April 11, 2019

Be careful! There are some really big machines on the roads at this time of the year!

3. Mayapples (Floral Friday Fotos)
Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 10, 2019
Mayapples, Podophyllum peltatum, are wildflowers native to the eastern half of North America. They spread by underground roots, and over time will form great masses of plants. I bought two at a plant sale last year, and now I have three!

The small delicate flowers form at the leaf axis. Plants that have only one leaf do not bloom. Look for them in open woodlands as they prefer dappled shade.

4. Insects (Saturday's Critters)
Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, March 14, 2019
The weather was still cold a month ago when I made this photo of our first bee. Now with warmer weather, they are everywhere!

Corinth, Mississippi, USA, April 8, 2019
I was intrigued by the shadows cast by this Cranefly on our car.

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 11, 2019

Let the weeds grow! They are food for the butterflies!
Thanks to RedPat at Occasional Toronto, I have identified the butterfly as an American Lady.

5. Red-winged Blackbirds (I'd Rather B Birdin')
Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, April 7, 2019
A male Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, March 12, 2019
The mottled brown color of the female Red-winged Blackbird gives her camouflage protection on the nest.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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22 comments:

  1. AlanaApril 12, 2019 at 5:34 AM

    Enjoyed your bird photos (I remember those blackbirds so well from living in Arkansas years ago) and the mayapples. The fruit that one flower produces is supposed to be edible but I never managed to harvest any fruit (again, when I lived on rural land in northwest Arkansas) because animals always got to it first. Have a great week!

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  2. BernhardApril 12, 2019 at 6:43 AM

    Nice sky pictures. thx for sharing

    Regards Bernhard

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  3. riitta kApril 12, 2019 at 8:11 AM

    I love the stunning clouds of your banner photo!

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  4. Lady FiApril 12, 2019 at 9:53 AM

    Lovely shots.

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  5. MichelleApril 12, 2019 at 11:17 AM

    I always love seeing mayapples when we hike in eastern Kentucky.

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  6. Spare Parts and PicsApril 12, 2019 at 12:08 PM

    Pretty photos. I like the mayapple flower. It's not a plant I am familiar with. Have a nice weekend!

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  7. Billy Blue EyesApril 12, 2019 at 12:36 PM

    Wonderful blue sky over that lake. Like your close up pictures as well

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  8. RedPatApril 12, 2019 at 12:48 PM

    A great series of pics, Lea! Thanks for the call-out on the butterfly - I hope I'm right. ;-)

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  9. William KendallApril 12, 2019 at 2:49 PM

    The butterfly is quite pretty.

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  10. DeniseinVAApril 12, 2019 at 3:49 PM

    Outstanding photos Lea, you have a great selection here. I like how you saw the shadow on the crane fly. It does make for a very interesting shot. Enjoy your weekend :)

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  11. carol l mckennaApril 12, 2019 at 4:08 PM

    Beautiful series of photography of nature ~ divine!

    Happy Days to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  12. eileeninmdApril 13, 2019 at 6:17 AM

    Hello, lovely series of images. The birds are all beautiful. I especially love the female RW Blackbird. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

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  13. AnuApril 13, 2019 at 6:32 AM

    Hello. Great serie of photos! Red-winged blackbird looks so wonderful. Have a nice weekend.

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  14. Jenn JilksApril 13, 2019 at 7:03 AM

    You are so much further into spring than we are!

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  15. IdaApril 13, 2019 at 1:06 PM

    Nice selections. I haven't seen bee's here yet but I did see a butterfly. Love your Red Winged Blackbird shot.

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  16. RoseApril 13, 2019 at 2:05 PM

    A very nice set of photos...I love woods plants and have mayapples, trillium and jack-in-the pulpit. We dug them up and brought them home from a friend's woods. I had ginseng at one time, but a dog dug it up...you know how dogs will dig in the ground and lay where they have dug. I guess because it is cooler.

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  17. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 13, 2019 at 2:47 PM

    What a beautiful butterfly! I don't think I've ever seen one of these. Love that dogwood...so showy in your photo! Hugs!

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  18. Adam JonesApril 13, 2019 at 3:22 PM

    Some lovely looking birds and great close ups of the insects.

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  19. Stewart MApril 13, 2019 at 8:20 PM

    Red-winged Blackbirds feature in one of my favourite books - I got rather excited when I saw them for real. Very nice pictures,

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  20. Recep Hilmi TUFAN | rehitu.comApril 13, 2019 at 10:38 PM

    Great shots...

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  21. Anni April 14, 2019 at 4:29 AM

    I am here to send you my thanks for linking in with us at I'd Rather B Birdin' this weekend. Love the red-winged couple.

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  22. Betty J. CrowApril 14, 2019 at 6:18 AM

    Nice series of pics. It's nice to see butterflies again and love the red-winged blackbird. Have a wonderful day!

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