Friday, May 8, 2020

Willy Nilly Friday, May 8, 2020

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

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1. Mostly Sunny Skies (Sky Watch Friday)
Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 6, 2020
We have had very pleasant weather this week: plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures!

2. Social Distancing
Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, May 3, 2020

This family has the right idea: Order carry-out food from your favorite restaurant and find a pretty spot on the banks of the Tennessee River for a picnic!

3. The Most Interesting Thing I Have Seen This Week
Tishomingo County, Mississippi, USA, May 3, 2020
A 1958 4-door Oldsmobile 98! With just a little restoration work, it will be the coolest ride in town!
(The replacement of the rear side panel probably means it has been in a wreck).

4. Cows (Saturday's Critters)
Lee County, Mississippi, USA, May 5, 2020
I found a herd of cows near the road just waiting for me to come along and take their photo!

5. Need help with ID (I'd Rather B Birdin')
Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 4, 2020
I think this bird must be a migrant just passing through our area (north Mississippi). It was moving around rather fast near the ground, and was larger than a Wren, but not as big as an American Robin. Hope someone can identify it for me. (Click on the photo to see it at its best).
UPDATE: Thanks to David at Travels With Birds for the ID - a Hermit Thrush!

Have a great day!

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13 comments:

  1. Great to see family picnic! Sorry, I would just say a sparrow, but don't know birds that well. That old car is certainly a classic, and this is a good time for people to work on projects like restoration!

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  2. Nice fluffly clouds. That car is terrific.

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  3. Your mystery bird is a Hermit Thrush.

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  4. That's a wonderful vintage car. I home it gets fully restored. I like the photo of the family picnicking by the lake. Kind of a timeless feel to it.

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  5. The thunderbird and the thrush are beauties.

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  6. Five great photographs … that Hermit Thrush is a beautiful looking bird.

    All the best Jan

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  7. Love the car and the thrush! That was when each car had a personality!

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  8. That bird capture was beautiful; I'm glad you got an ID. I wouldn't have been any help. The couple of days warm enough for picnics, our local county park was full, people seeming to keep social distance. But alas, we have snow in our forecast for tonight - 1 to 3 inches expected in some areas. The apple trees are in full bloom - this isn't at all good.

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  9. Hello, I always love the pretty sky and sunshine. It is a great idea to get carryout and go somewhere to eat your food a pretty view. Love the field of cattle and your pretty Hermit Thrush. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy weekend. PS, thank you for the visit and comment.

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  10. ...that Olds looks neat to me too!

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  11. I recognized the Hermit Thrush too....it's been a regular around here lately. I love seeing families having picnics. I wish more got outside like this. Enjoy your weekend!

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  12. Classic car for sure. My late hubby and I had a 53 Olds convertible---another classic. Pretty river
    MB

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  13. Your bird is of the thrush family...hermit thrush I think (maybe wood thrush). Love the idea of a sunny day spent outdoors!

    Your sharing today is much appreciated. Thank you for linking in!

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