Friday, January 10, 2020

Willy Nilly Friday, January 10, 2020

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

Click on the photos to see them at their best.

1. Pickwick Lake (Sky Watch Friday)
Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, January, 7, 2020
It was a beautiful sunny, but windy, day when we were at Pickwick Lake on Tuesday. In this view of the lake from the picnic area, you can see barges of rocks being delivered and unloaded for the stabilization of the dam project.

This is the "Vickie" owned and operated by the Luhr Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri.

2. Favorite Photo of the Week
Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, January 7, 2020
A Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, beside the Tennessee River sparkling in bright sunlight!

3. What I am Reading
Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 9, 2020
"Thistle & Twigg" by Mary Saums
"The Air Between Us" by Deborah Johnson
"Second Wind" by Dick Francis
"What Rose Forgot" by Nevada Barr

I enjoy reading actual books, but most libraries are very up-to-date with electronic resources for public use, too. Videos, Audio Books, and E-books, just to name a few. If you haven't been to a public library lately, go see what they have to offer!

4. Turtles (Saturday's Critters)
Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, December 25, 2019
Christmas Day was so unseasonably warm that the turtles came out to bask in the sunshine!

5. American Coots (I'd Rather B Birdin')
Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, January 7, 2020
The American Coots, Fulica americana, have returned to Pickwick Lake to spend the Winter!

(Weekend Reflections)
American Coot, Fulica americana
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Have a wonderful weekend!

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22 comments:

  1. Small City ScenesJanuary 10, 2020 at 12:52 AM

    Lots of great shots. I like the sparkling lake with the Heron. I love reading also. Now I am reading the series of books about Bernie and Chet by Spenser Quinn. Good, entertaining and fast reading
    MB

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    1. LeaJanuary 10, 2020 at 5:28 AM

      I love Spenser Quinn's Bernie and Chet books! I wish there were a dozen more!

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  2. JimJanuary 10, 2020 at 2:02 AM

    Clear blue sky we are missing at the moment.

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  3. Tanya BreeseJanuary 10, 2020 at 7:47 AM

    You have a lot of books going on! I prefer an actual book too but I read an e book in bed so I don't need a light because it bothers my husband and I like an audio book while I'm cleaning my house..just stick my ear buds in and go to work! I brought a book with me though to read while I wait here for Braden's surgery to be over....Dorothea Benton Frank's Porch Lights....I love her!

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  4. Barbara RogersJanuary 10, 2020 at 8:51 AM

    What good sounding books. I usually have 2-3 digital ones (hopefully one is audio) and one hard cover as well, and they just flow through my life...at bedtime at least a half hour's enjoyment. Since I just read a very long non-fiction (1491) I'm on fiction now. That book is incredible about the indigenous people who were living in the Americas before Columbus, but it's full of scientific facts...a bit hard to read at time.

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  5. AlanaJanuary 10, 2020 at 9:07 AM

    Everything looks nice and warm. Happy to see the library books - libraries are such a great resource and I find it hard to believe folks where I live would vote against library funding measures.

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  6. RedPatJanuary 10, 2020 at 12:06 PM

    I'm always happy to see turtles in the wild!

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  7. Spare Parts and PicsJanuary 10, 2020 at 12:27 PM

    The shot of the turtles made me smile! Have a nice weekend.

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  8. Marie SmithJanuary 10, 2020 at 1:01 PM

    Coots, turtles and herons. Perfect!

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  9. Lowcarb team memberJanuary 10, 2020 at 3:52 PM

    Pickwick Lake looks very nice.
    Lovely seeing all of your pictures.

    All the best Jan

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  10. eileeninmdJanuary 11, 2020 at 5:30 AM

    Hello, Pretty view of the lake. I love the turtles and the Coots. Nice shot of the heron. Most of my books are the library's ebooks. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend.

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  11. AnuJanuary 11, 2020 at 6:21 AM

    Hello. Interesting photos. The photo of The Great blue heron is great. Have a nice weekend!

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  12. Elkes LebensglückJanuary 11, 2020 at 9:19 AM

    nice photos of the birds and turtles!

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  13. Judy BiggerstaffJanuary 11, 2020 at 9:26 AM

    Good clicks with your camera. I have never been to Pickwick Lake before but it looks relaxing. We live near Kentucky Lake and enjoy boating and bird watching there. Love the Great Blue Heron shot. Have a good weekend.

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  14. TomJanuary 11, 2020 at 10:16 AM

    ...all of ours heron must be vacationing in your area!

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  15. carol l mckennaJanuary 11, 2020 at 10:41 AM

    Great nature shots ~ favorite are the turtles ^_^

    Happy Moments to You,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  16. DebbieJanuary 11, 2020 at 10:52 AM

    now is a good time to have a stack of books to read!! the image of the heron is GORGEOUS, no wonder it's your favorite...our coots are back too!!!

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  17. ~Lavender Dreamer~January 11, 2020 at 3:46 PM

    The Heron with the sparkles in the background sure is pretty! You've had a good week with your camera! Enjoy your weekend!

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  18. Beth at PlantPostingsJanuary 11, 2020 at 9:23 PM

    You have a lot of books to read! I loved seeing that family of turtles and all the other wildlife.

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  19. RhodesiaJanuary 12, 2020 at 5:46 AM

    Lovely set of photos, love the heron, and Dick Francics is a favourite of mine. Cheers Diane

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  20. Anni January 12, 2020 at 6:27 AM

    Love the coots and the turtle patrol! But the heron nestled in the grass with the sparkling water is a winner!!

    Thanks for sharing with us at I'd Rather B Birdin' this week!!

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  21. William KendallJanuary 13, 2020 at 4:55 PM

    The heron really stands out.

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