Great Blue Heron

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Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, December 13, 2023

Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias

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Have a wonderful weekend!

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Merry Christmas!

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

Hawk

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, December 11, 2023

Red-shouldered Hawk, Buteo lineatus

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

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron, Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, November 23, 2023

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

Muskrat

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, November 26, 2023

Muskrats are native North American mammals that spend much of their time in the water. Their primary food source is aquatic plants. They were introduced to Europe in the early 1900s and are now classified as an invasive species there.

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

Beautiful Autumn Weather

Pickwick Lake, Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, November 23, 2023

I am thankful for beautiful Autumn weather, for sunny skies, for cold nights and warm days!
(The concrete posts are at the edge of the parking lot).

Have a blessed day!

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

Hawk

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Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, November 15, 2023

I am not sure what kind of Hawk this is. Can someone ID it for me?

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

Heron

Saturday's Critters and Weekend Reflections

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Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, November 15, 2023

Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, on a cloudy day with light misty rain.

I am linking in today with Saturday Critters and Weekend Reflections

Have a wonderful weekend!

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

Squirrel

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, November 10, 2023

We thought that a bird feeder on top of a metal pole would keep the squirrels from eating the seed. Wrong! They go up the pole as easy as they do a tree!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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

Sky Wach Friday

Tennessee River, Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, November 7, 2023

The boat with its barges is Tennessee Valley Towing's "David R. Hill."

Happy Friday!

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

A Good Dog, 2010 - 2023

November 2011, almost 2 years old

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October 2014

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June 2017

March 2020

September 2023

Our dear Miss Buttons passed away on October 29th at 13 years and 10 months old.

Go right now and tell your pets how much you love them!

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

Wind Chime

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

I am thankful for our senior citizens group. We meet once or twice a month for food, fun, and fellowship.
I won this wind chime playing Bingo at our October meeting!

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

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

Monarch Butterfly

Hardin County, Tennessee, USA October 21, 2023

Monarch Butterfly, Dananus plexippus

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

Sky Watch Friday

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Tennessee River, Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, October 21, 2023

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Happy Friday!

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

Cormorant

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Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, September 17, 2023

There were eight Cormorants in this tree. If they were playing King of the Hill, here's the winner at the top!

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

Sky Watch Friday

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, October 17, 2023

We had beautiful skies for our trip to Pickwick Lake on Tuesday!

The birds are Canada Geese.

Happy Friday!

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

Tennessee River

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, October 17, 2023

I am thankful that we live within easy driving distance of the Tennessee River. There are always interesting things to see, and we especially enjoy watching the river traffic.

This is Ingram Barge Company's "Evey T" exiting the Lock at Pickwick Dam going downstream towards Kentucky Lake. I could not tell for sure, but I think its 15 barges are loaded with either sand or gravel.
(3 barges across and 5 barges long)

Have a Blessed Day!

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

Bicycle Mural

New Albany Mississippi, USA, October 16, 2023

Artist Katie Sappington painted this mural on the side of the Tallahatchie Gourmet to draw attention to the nearby Tanglefoot Trail.

It is a popular walking, hiking, and bicycling trail that was created by paving over an abandoned railroad track. And just down the street at the library you can borrow a bicycle for the day!

Have a great day!

To see more murals, visit COLOURFULWORLD: Monday Murals

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

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, October 2023

The northeast corner of Mississippi, USA zone 7b

October has been very dry with much cooler temperatures than September, but we still have a few blooms.

Cypress vine

Turk's Cap

Wax Begonia in a pot on the front porch. 

This purple Aster was a gift from a friend several years ago.

I think this wildflower is the Hairy White Oldfield Aster.

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

To see what's blooming in other gardens visit Carol at May Dreams Gardens: Click Here!

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

Chickadee

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, October 10, 2023

Carolina Chickadees, Poecile carolinensis, close cousins of the Black-capped Chickadees, are year-round residents of the southeastern United States.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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

Eastern Grey Squirrel

Squirrel in our backyard, Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 26, 2023

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

Sky Watch Friday

Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, October 3, 2023

A view of the Tennessee River from an observation platform at Shiloh National Military Park.

Have a Great Day!

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

Blessed Girl

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, October 5, 2023

I am thankful for Blessed Girl shirts!

back of the shirt

"Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name." Psalm 100:4

Have a blessed day!

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

Birds: Wren and Cardinal

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 26, 2023

A Carolina Wren enjoys our suet feeder while a female Cardinal waits her turn.

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

Books

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 28, 2023

I am thankful for books and Libraries! I borrowed these three on Monday: "Big Lies in a Small Town" by Diane Chamberlain, "A Week in Winter" by Maeve Binchy, and "Nantucket Sisters" by Nancy Thayer. I worked 22 years in a library, but had no time to read. Now that I am retired, I am reading a lot. As someone said, "So many books, so little time!"

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

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

Autumn Wildflower

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 26, 2023

Blue Mistflower, Conoclinium coelestinum, grows in the eastern part of the US from Pennsylvania to Kansas and all across the southern states from Texas to Florida - a twenty-six state area. And it may occasionally be found as far north as southern Canada.

Today is my Blog Anniversary - 12 years!

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

Great Blue Heron

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Tennessee River, Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, September 17, 2023

Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias.

Have a wonderful weekend!

I am linking in today with Saturday's Critters

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

Bees in the Azaleas

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 16, 2023

The Bees are enjoying my Encore Azaleas this morning!

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Have a Wonderful Weekend!

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

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, September 2023

The northeast corner of Mississippi, USA zone 7b

Althea, Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus ...a pink one...

...and a white one

Encore Azalea "Autumn Royalty"

Cypress Vine...white...

...and red

My Geranium is in a hanging basket on my front porch.

Wind and rain blew my Phlox (Phloxes?) down to the ground, but they are still blooming!

My "Iceberg" Rose has pink buds, but the blooms open up white.

Sedum, Stonecrop

Turk's Cap, Malvaviscus arboreus

A follow-up to July's Bloom Day post:
American Beautyberries, Callicarpa americana, have tiny pink blooms in July. Now in September, we see why they are called Beautyberries. They provide food for the birds.

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

I am linking in today with May Dreams Gardens for Carol's celebration of Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day

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