Willy Nilly Friday, April 26, 2019

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Floral Friday Fotos, Weekend Reflections,
and I almost forgot, Wildflower Wednesday was this past Wednesday, April 24

1. Bald Eagle (Sky Watch Friday)

Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, April 20, 2019

We had a beautiful sunny day for our drive to Shiloh National Military Park last Saturday. This tall pine tree is the nesting place for a pair of Bald Eagles. There are signs asking people not to get closer to it than the split-rail fence. We parked on the far side and walked around on the road.

We were told there was one eaglet in the nest. There were a half-dozen people standing around with binoculars and cameras, hoping to get photos of the parents bringing food to the baby bird. We considered ourselves lucky to see the head of one of the adults peeking over the edge of the nest.

2. Gardening

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, March 23, 2019

I am not able to make a big garden like I would like to have, but I can plant in containers! For just the two of us, five tomato plants will be enough. I bought these plants and set them out last week. From front to back: Red Beefsteak, Big Boy, Big Beef, Early Girl, and Better Boy. Red Beefsteak is listed as an Heirloom Tomato; the others are hybrids. All are indeterminate types. I brought only two tomato cages from the barn to the house to make sure they would fit around the containers; I will get the others before the plants are big enough to need them.

3. Favorite Photo of the Week

Ballard Park, Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, April 21, 2019

Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias. I see Great Blue Herons fairly often (I know where to look!), but I rarely catch one in flight, so I was delighted to get this one flying low.

4. Turtles (Weekend Reflections)

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, April 21, 2019

I found these turtles in a pond near the Natchez Trace Parkway. You would think that with the bright yellow bottom shells they would be Yellow-bellied Sliders, but when I looked them up, I discovered there are several different kinds of turtles with yellow bottom shells!

5. Spiderwort (Wildflower Wednesday and Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 23, 2019

Spiderwort, Tradescantia, is a genus of wildflowers native to the Americas from Canada to Argentina. They were introduced to Europe in the 17th century and are now grown in many parts of the world. There are many color variations. I found these on the side of the road and moved them to my garden.

I will be away from my computer for a few days. I will visit your blog when I get back.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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