Great Blue Heron, April 30, 2022

Saturday's Critters and I'd Rather B Birdin'

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, April 15, 2022

Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias

Have a wonderful weekend!

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"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

"Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you" 1 Peter 5:7

American Robin, April 27, 2022

Wild Bird Wednesday and My Corner of the World

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, April 20, 2022

The American Robin, Turdus migratorius, is actually a Thrush, and is not closely related to the European Robin. They eat insects, worms, and fruit.

Have a blessed day!

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"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

"Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you" 1 Peter 5:7

Monday Mural: Frog, April 25, 2022

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, April 20, 2022

I found this colorful Frog on the spare tire cover of a vehicle.

Happy Monday!

Have a wonderful week!

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"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

"Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you" 1 Peter 5:7

Rose-breasted Grosbeak, April 23, 2022

Saturday's Critters and I'd Rather B Birdin'

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 22, 2022

Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Pheucticus ludovicianus, are migratory birds that spend the cold months in the Caribbean Islands, Central America, and the northern part of South America. We are thankful that they stop by our feeders for a few days before continuing their journey to their breeding grounds in the northern United States and Canada.

All the Rose-breasted Grosbeaks that I saw at our feeders yesterday were males. The females are brownish and much less noticeable. I made these photos through my dining room window.

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Have a wonderful weekend!

I am linking in today with Saturday's Critters and I'd Rather B Birdin'

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"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

"Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you" 1 Peter 5:7

Sky Watch Friday, April 22, 2022

Tennessee River, Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, April 15, 2022

There was only a little bit of blue sky showing behind the clouds when we were at Pickwick last Friday. Near the bend of the river, you can see...

... Ingram's "Evey T" pushing empty barges upriver.

We stood on the riverbank to watch its approach to the lock at Pickwick Dam. On the far side of the river are the campgrounds that are open again after being closed during the Winter.

Happy Friday!

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"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

"Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you" 1 Peter 5:7

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, April 2022

The northeast corner of Mississippi, USA zone 7b

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day and Saturday's Critters

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, March 28, 2022

My Flowering Almond, Prunus glandulosa, bloomed at the end of March, but it is so pretty that I wanted to include it today anyway. It is a small ornamental shrub that, despite its name, does not produce almonds.

A Bumble Bee for Saturday's Critters.

I have only a few Daffodils still blooming here in mid-April. Most of them bloomed in February and March.

My white Irises are blooming. My purple ones are still asleep!

Mayapples, Podophyllum peltatum, are native North American wildflowers that are hardy in zones 3 - 8. You might find them for sale at a garden center that carries wildflowers. I bought two plants 5 or 6 years ago, and they have multiplied.

Their tiny white flowers are hidden under the leaves.

Buckeyes - their tubular, red blooms attract Hummingbirds!

Butterweeds, Packera glabella, are wildflowers that like wet soil. We have had a lot of rain, and they are springing up everywhere in our yard. After they finish blooming, they will be mowed down. But they will be back in full force next year!

Wild Violets are happy to enjoy the rain or the sunshine, they love it all.

Another Wildflower, Spring Beauty, Claytonia virginica.

First bloom on my Azalea.

Wisteria grows so fast it is hard to control, but the butterflies love the pretty blooms.

Flowering Dogwood tree, Cornus florida.

Pink Flowering Dogwood tree, Cornus florida var. rubr.

Our Apple Tree is blooming!

Now for a look at things to come...

... buds on my double-white Clematis!

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

and

Happy Easter!

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"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

"Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you" 1 Peter 5:7

Sky Watch Friday, April 8, 2022

Pickwick Lake, Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, April 3, 2022

We have had very nice Spring weather this week, but near freezing temperatures with frost are in the weekend's forecast.

The boat pushing its barges near the far shore of Pickwick Lake is Marquette Transportation's "Jonathan Erickson." The white birds on the water are Gulls, and the darker birds are Cormorants.

Happy Friday!

I am linking in today with Skywatch Friday

NOTE: Please do not use my photos without my permission.

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

"Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you" 1 Peter 5:7

Canada Goose, April 2, 2022

Saturday's Critters and I'd Rather B Birdin'

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, March 27, 2022

Last year a pair of Ospreys raised two chicks on this nesting platform out in Pickwick Lake.

But look who is nesting there this year...

... a Canada Goose!
Fortunately, baby Geese can swim the day after hatching, but that is a long way down to the water!

Have a wonderful weekend!

I am linking in today with Saturday's Critters and I'd Rather B Birdin'

NOTE: Please do not use my photos without my permission.

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

"Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you" 1 Peter 5:7

Sky Watch Friday, April 1, 2022

Tennessee River near Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, March 27, 2022

We had sunshine for our trip to Tennessee last Sunday, but the wind was cold.

The "Britney Lee" was pushing empty barges downstream on the Tennessee River.

Happy Friday!

I am linking in today with Skywatch Friday

NOTE: Please do not use my photos without my permission.

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

"Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you" 1 Peter 5:7