Great Blue Heron

My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, January 21, 2023

I was enjoying the view of the sky over Pickwick Lake when I noticed a bird on the Osprey Nesting Platform (right side of photo).

But not an Osprey, it was a Great Blue Heron!

I hope you a having a good week!

I am linking in today with My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

"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

Mockingbird

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

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, January 21, 2023

Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos

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

Sky Watch Friday

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, January 21, 2023

A view of Pickwick Lake looking towards the dam from one of the picnic areas. Pickwick Lock and Dam is one of the nine locks and dams on the Tennessee River.

Happy Friday!

I am linking in today with Skywatch Friday

"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

Hawks

My Corner of the World, Wild Bird Wednesday, and Signs2

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Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, January 21, 2023

These two injured Red-tailed Hawks live in a large cage at Pickwick Landing State Park because they cannot survive in the wild.

The male was injured when he flew into a barbed wire fence. The female was struck by a car.

I hope you are having a good week!

I am linking in today with My Corner of the World, Wild Bird Wednesday, and Signs2
And with Thankful Thursday, I am thankful for people who take care of injured animals.

"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

Goldfinch

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

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 20, 2023

American Goldfinch, Spinus tristis

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

Signs of Spring

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 17, 2023

Today I am thankful for the first signs of Spring - Daffodil buds!

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 believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Sparrows

My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 14, 2023

White-throated Sparrows, Zonotrichia albicollis, are migratory birds that visit us in the Winter. They eat the seeds that fall from our bird feeders.

Have a great day!

I am linking in today with My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

"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

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day

The northeast corner of Mississippi, USA zone 7b

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 14, 2023

My Hellebores began to form buds in mid-December. The weather forecast was for much colder weather (5°F) near Christmas, so I covered them with hay. They survived, but the blooms are smaller than normal.

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Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

To see flowers from around the world, visit May Dreams Gardens for Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day

"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

Great Blue Heron

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

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, January 6, 2023

Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias. It's amazing to see a Heron with its long neck folded down on its breast!

Have a great 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

Sky Watch Friday

Tennessee River, Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, January10, 2023

The Tennessee River is about an hour's drive from our house, and there is always something interesting to see. Have you ever seen a rectangular-shaped cloud before? It was a first for me!

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I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

I am linking in today with Skywatch Friday

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

Chickadee

My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 9, 2023

Carolina Chickadees, Poecile carolinensis, are year-round residents here in the southeastern United States, but I don't usually see them until they come to my feeders in the Winter.

I hope you are having a good week!

I am linking in today with My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

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

Bluebird

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

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, January 6, 2023

Eastern Bluebird, Sialia sialis

Happy Saturday!

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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

Sky Watch Friday

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, January 3, 2023

We had below-freezing temperatures for Christmas, but this week the days have been milder. But along with higher temperatures comes rain!

Have a wonderful weekend!

I am linking in today with Skywatch Friday

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

Northern Cardinal

My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 1, 2022

A male Northern Cardinal, Cardinalis cardinalis
The northern in the name refers to North America. They have southern cousins in South America.

I hope you have a happy day!

I am linking in today with My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

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

Happy New Year!

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 1, 2023

I uncovered my Hellebores this morning to find beautiful green buds!

Happy New Year!

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