Cardinal

Wild Bird Wednesday and My Corner of the World

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 23, 2023

We put sunflower seeds on the ground for the birds to eat. Northern Cardinals, Cardinalis cardinalis, are frequent visitors. This is a male; the females are a more muted reddish-brown color.

I hope you are having a good week!

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

"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

Kingbird

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Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, May 23, 2023

Eastern Kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus

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

Fig Trees

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 23, 2023

I am thankful to see a few green leaves on several of my fig trees! I lost three flowering shrubs to extremely cold weather last December, and I was afraid the fig trees were dead, too. It is late for them to be just now leafing out. We may not get figs this year, but at least some of my fig trees survived!

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

Monday Mural

Saltillo, Mississippi, USA, May 21, 2023

This is the first mural I have seen that turns a corner! Artist McKinnon Herring painted it at the rear entrance of the Teachers Resource Center. Because of traffic on the street in front, most people use this entrance.

Does it remind you of the "Yellow Submarine" song by the Beatles?

Because the Center offers tutoring for young children, she used the book "Pete the Cat: Scuba-Cat" as her inspiration for this wall.

I hope you have a fun week!

I am linking in today with Monday Murals

"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

Osprey

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, May 14, 2023

Ospreys, Pandion halaietus, are migratory birds whose range covers most of North America. This one's nest is on an electric power structure at Pickwick Dam on the Tennessee River. Osprey nests increase in size as new plant material (see the green) is added each year.

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

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, May 14, 2023

We had beautiful sunny skies last Sunday for our trip to Pickwick Lock and Dam on the Tennessee River. The balls attached to the electric power lines make the lines more visible to airplanes.

The boat with its barges is Tennessee Valley Towing's "White Wing."

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

Great Blue Heron

Wild Bird Wednesday and My Corner of the World

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Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, May 14, 2023

A Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, in a tree beside the Tennessee River.

I hope you are having a good week!

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

"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 at May Dreams Gardens (see link below).

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

Spiderwort, a wildflower

Another wildflower: Thistle

Hedge - a very invasive shrub, but beautiful when it blooms.

Burr Rose

A Running Rose that climbs on everything except the trellis that I want it to be on!

Clematis

A recent purchase - Marigolds to be planted as companions for my tomatoes.

And yes, my Tomatoes are blooming, too!

For a look at things to come: an Amaryllis bud in a pot on my front porch.

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom 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

Toad

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 6, 2023

My assistant gardener, the American Toad, Anaxyrus americanus, helps with insect control!

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: Rain

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 12, 2023

The view from my back porch this morning - rain!

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

Tomato Plants

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 11, 2023

I planted my four Better Boy tomatoes in large flowerpots. The plants are still small, but I am excited to see blooms!

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Little Things Thursday and Thankful 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

Clematis

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 7, 2023

Clematis Vines come in many different varieties. I am sorry I do not remember the name of this one.

I hope you are having a good week!

I am linking in today with My Corner of the World

"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

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 2, 2023

Carolina Wren, Thryothorus ludovicianus.

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 30, 2023

We have had beautiful sunny days all week, but rain is in the forecast for the weekend.

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