Woodpeckers

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

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 22, 2023

Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Melanerpes carolinus, are natives of the eastern United States. This is the male.

And here is the female.

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

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, April 26, 2023

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

Wildflowers

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 26, 2023

I am thankful for wildflowers! This is Lyre-leaf Sage, Salvia lyrata.

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

Canada Geese

My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, April 23, 2023

Canada Geese, Branta canadensis, can be found all across North America.

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I hope you are having a good week!

I am linking in 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

Sparrow

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

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 14, 2023

White-throated Sparrows, Zonotrichia albicollis, are with us during the cold months of the year. Soon they will fly away to their northern breeding grounds.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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

"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

The Cross

Thankful Thursday and Sky Watch Friday

Saltillo, Mississippi, USA, April 20, 2023

I am thankful for this bold witness for Jesus Christ.

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

Wren

My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 14, 2023

Carolina Wren, Thryothorus ludovicianus. It's Spring and time for the birds to build their nests. But the empty flowerpots on my front porch is not a good place for a nest!

I hope you are having a good week!

I am linking in 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 15th of each month is Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day over at May Dreams Gardens.

I am in the northeast corner of Mississippi, USA zone 7b.

A wildflower, Spiderwort, blooming in the rain. The other photos were made before the rain began.

Another wildflower, Butterweed, likes moist soil, and we have had plenty of rain this Spring!

Wild Violets

Most of my Daffodils bloomed last month, but there are still a few of these that make two blooms per stem.

 Hellebores

Red Buckeyes are shrubs that attract Hummingbirds.

Clematis

In memory of the time when Foliage Follow-up was the day after Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day: the leaf of a Tulip Poplar Tree waiting to unfurl.

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

I am linking in today with 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

Sky Watch Friday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 13, 2023

On Thursday afternoon rain clouds were moving into our area.

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

Dogwood Tree

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 8, 2023

Pink Flowering Dogwood Tree

Happy Easter!

"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

Cranefly

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 1, 2023

We have had a lot of rain this week, so I haven't been outside very much, but I found this Cranefly on the edge of the carport roof. Craneflies look like large mosquitos, but they are not mosquitos. They are completely harmless and live only 10 to 15 days.

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

Sky Watch Friday

Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, April 4, 2023

We took advantage of the sunshine on Tuesday to go to Shiloh National Military Park. This area is off-limits to protect a Bald Eagle's nest. It rained the rest of the week, and more rain is in the forecast today.

Have a great 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

Mayapples

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 6, 2023

I am thankful to see wildflowers blooming!
These are Mayapples, Podophyllum peltatum, a native woodland plant of the eastern half of North America.

They bloom where the two leaves join the main stem. Beautiful even in the rain!
Plants with only one leaf do not bloom.

Have a great day!

I am linking in 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

Grackle

My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

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Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, April 3, 2023

The Common Grackle, Quiscalus quiscula, is a ground-forager that is most often seen on lawns and in fields. In large flocks, they are a threat to various crops, especially corn. Their range includes the eastern and central regions of North America.

I hope you are having a good week!

I am linking in 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

Goldfinches

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

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 1, 2023

Male and female American Goldfinches, Spinus tristis, at my feeder this morning. They are widespread across the United States, and their breeding range extends northward into Canada.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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

"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