Friday, May 10, 2019

Willy Nilly Friday, May 10, 2019

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

1. Pickwick Lake (Sky Watch Friday)
Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, May 7, 2019
We had beautiful skies for our drive to the Pickwick Inn Restaurant for lunch with friends on Tuesday. The buffet-style lunch was delicious! This is the view from the restaurant balcony.

After we ate, we drove along the road leading to the lock and dam. Large rocks were being placed in the water against the embankment to help stabilize the shoreline.

More rock-filled barges were waiting their turn to be unloaded.

Pickwick Lake, Tennessee, USA, May 7, 2019
A view of the lake after crossing Pickwick Lock and Dam. All the construction work is off to the right.

Weather Update:
We had 3 inches (7.6cm) of rain on Thursday with more rain in the forecast for Friday and Saturday.

2. What I am reading
Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 9, 2019
"God's Smuggler" by Brother Andrew
"Death in Reel Time" by Brynn Bonner
"The Whispered Word" by Ellery Adams
"Death in Dublin" by Bartholomew Gill

"God's Smuggler" is a true story; the others are fiction.

3. Favorite Photo of the Week
Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, May 5, 2019
a Common Grackle, I think. (Please let me know if I have the wrong ID).

4. Anole (Saturday's Critters)
Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 5, 2019
A small Green Anole, Anolis carolinensis, on a tomato cage in my garden.

The prominent white stripe down its back identifies it as a female. (The dark spot on the head is a shadow).

I am hoping she will help me with pest control in the garden this Summer.

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5. Killdeer (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, May 5, 2019
Killdeer, Charadrius vociferous

Have a wonderful day!

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16 comments:

  1. I hope you aren't having problems causing the "stabilization project" (i.e. too much rain, etc.) I enjoyed seeing your black bird - strangely I dreamed of a black bird (I don't know what kind) befriending me last night. The dream has me wondering.

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    1. We have had a lot of rain, and I am sure the age of the lock and dam (built in the 1930s) is a consideration, too, but the official reason for the stabilization work is the possibility of an earthquake. We think of those disasters as occurring in other parts of the country, but a quake along the New Madrid fault (Missouri, Arkansas, western Tennessee) could have very serious consequences here.

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  2. You had me at those trees growing - right out into the water . . . wow!

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  3. Beautiful lake and sky pics. Love that little green anolis, such a vibrant color. I haven't ever photographed a killdeer but, hopefully, someday.

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  4. I like seeing the grackle. Beautiful lake. Looks like a great place to relax.

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  5. The lake looks so beautiful! The books seem to be interesting - I like a good mystery.

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  6. Cool shots of the Green Anole. She's a beauty!!

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  7. YOur lake looks high! The rocks will help the shoreline form being erroded. I like a=watching crows--they are such smart birds. The Green Anole lizard is quite colorful.

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  8. Hello, pretty views of the lake. The Killdeer is so pretty. I love the cute Anole too. Thanks for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend.

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  9. Love the Grackle...they are such pretty birds! And your views are beautiful. I think I'll look for the book Death in Dublin! Hugs!

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  10. Love the Grackle and the Killdeer. Great shots! I also like the little Anole.

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  11. Nice photos! My favorite is the killdeer.

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  12. Fantastic photos all the way around. From the lake, the barge, the anole, grackle & kildeer!! You did good. Your book stack looks like mine...more than one going at a time. Stay dry!

    As always, thanks for taking time to add your link with us at I'd Rather B Birdin', and enjoy your week ahead. Good birding!!

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  13. Awesome variety of images. The killdeer is gorgeous.

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