Black Vulture

Saturday's Critters and The Weekend in Black and White

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, July 21, 2023

Black Vulture, Coragyps atratus, on a rock at the edge of Pickwick Lake

Have a wonderful weekend!

I am linking in with The Weekend in Black and White and 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

Sky Watch Friday

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Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, July 21, 2023

The end of a fun day at Pickwick Lake.
The four dots inside the circle are people in the safe swimming 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 believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Books

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 27, 2023

I love to read, and I am thankful for libraries! I checked these out yesterday.

Standing in the Rainbow by Fannie Flagg
Death by Beach Read by Eva Gates
The Little Women Letters by Gabrielle Donnelly
Thistles and Thieves by Molly MacRae
The Pawful Truth by Miranda James

I have read other books by Miranda James and Fannie Flagg, but the other authors are new to me.
What do you like to read?

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

Red-winged Blackbird

My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

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Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, July 9, 2023

Red-winged Blackbirds, Agelaius phoeniceus, can be found across most of North America. This is a male; the females are brown with white speckles.

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

Raccoon

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 12, 2023

Look who is stealing the bird's suet - a Raccoon!

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

Sky Watch Friday

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Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, July 16, 2023

We had cloudy skies for our trip to Pickwick last Sunday afternoon. The elevated roadway is the Tennessee River bridge across Pickwick Dam, a hydroelectric power dam. That is part of the powerhouse in the lower left corner of the photo.

The birds in the tree are Cormorants.

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

Thankful and Blessed

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 19, 2023

Strong storms came through our area Tuesday night. The electricity was out for twelve hours because the Highway Department had to cut trees that fell across the road before the Electric Power Company could get to the lines.
We lost a half-dozen pine trees and this huge oak tree that stood beside our driveway. I don't know how old the tree is, but it was already a large tree when we built our house 40 years ago.

We feel very thankful and blessed that it fell away from the house instead of on top of it!

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

"He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge." Psalm 91:4

Wren

My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 22, 2023

The Carolina Wren, Thryothorus ludovicianus, is a common bird of the eastern United States that has a surprisingly loud song for a small bird!

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

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day and Saturday's Critters

The 15th of each month is Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day at May Dreams Gardens - see link below.

Northeast Mississippi, USA zone 7b

Asiatic Dayflower, Commelina communis, common name: Mouse Ears!

Wild Petunia, Ruellia humilis

The American Beautyberry, Callicarpa americana, is a shrub that has clusters of tiny blooms in the Summer. Each bloom will produce a beautiful purple berry in the Autumn. Food for birds!

Speaking of birds, if you want Hummingbirds to visit your garden, hang up a few Hummingbird feeders.

For Saturday's Critters: I think this is a juvenile Ruby-throated Hummingbird.

My Wax Begonias are blooming very well this Summer.

I take them indoors in the Winter, then hang them on my porch when the weather warms up again.

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Sedum, Stonecrop

Marigolds

Hibiscus

Althea, Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus, is a small invasive tree (or a large shrub).

I saved my prettiest bloom for last: Tiger Lily!

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

To see what's blooming in other bloggers' gardens, visit Carol at May Dreams Gardens

To see more animal photos, visit Eileen for 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

Purple-Hull Peas

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 12, 2023

I am thankful that it is Summer and the farmer's markets have lots of fresh vegetables for sale. And I am thankful for the Purple-Hull Peas I bought at our local farmer's market yesterday!
Purple-Hull Peas are a variety of Black-Eyed Peas.

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

Egret

Through My Lens, My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

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Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, July 9, 2023

Great White Egret, Ardea alba

Have wonderful day!

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

"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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Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, June 18, 2023

Great Blue Heron

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

Sky Watch Friday

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Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, July 5, 2023

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

Tiger Lily

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 29, 2023

Tiger Lilies, Lilium lancifolium

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

Rabbit

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 27, 2023

Eastern Cottontails are the most common rabbits in North America. (Wikipedia) This one comes out of the woods to eat clover in the back yard while our dog sleeps on the front porch!

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