Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, February 21, 2024

Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, Sphyrapicus varius, are migratory Woodpeckers that are here in the southeastern United States only during the Winter months. They breed in the northeastern United States and across much of Canada. This is a male; females have the red crown, but with a white throat. As their name suggests, they drill holes in trees to drink the sap, and they also eat insects. You can attract them to your yard with suet feeders.

I hope you are having a great 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

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Loon

Pickwick Lake, Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, February 22, 2024

The Common Loon, Gavia immer, breeds in Canada, but migrates south for the Winter. It was a very cloudy day, and the water reflects the grey of the clouds, but I am glad we went to the lake. It has been several years since I have seen a Loon, and I was excited to get a photo of this one!

Have a great 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

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Signs of Spring: Daffodils

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, February 21, 2024

I am thankful that my Daffodils are blooming, a very welcome sign of Spring!

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday at It's a Small Town Life

"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

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Bigfoot

Ripley, Mississippi, USA, February 1, 2024

Bigfoot aka Sasquatch is a mythical creature of North American folklore. Bigfoot - Wikipedia information

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

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Sky Watch Friday

The view from my mailbox, February 13, 2024

Last weekend was rainy, but since Tuesday we have had sunny skies.

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

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, February 2024

The northeast corner of Mississippi, USA zone 7b

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, February 2024

In January we had snow and sleet on the ground and below freezing temperatures for nine days. It set my flowers back several weeks. I looked at my February Bloom Day posts for the last few years. I had masses of Daffodils, but this year I have only a few buds.

Hopefully, my March Bloom Day post will be full of Daffodils!

Hellebores just laugh at cold weather!

The Spirea has only a few blooms, but I am hoping for hundreds of these tiny blooms in the next few weeks!

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

To see what is blooming in gardens around the world, 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

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Blind Date with a Book

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, February 14, 2024

To celebrate Valentine's Day the library wrapped books in red paper, wrote a description and the barcode on the front, and offered them for checkout sight unseen. A blind date with a book!
What book lover could resist? Not me!

I unwrapped it this morning - "Bittersweet" by Colleen McCullough. Set in Australia in the early 1900s, it is a story about four sisters as each one follows her dreams and ambitions. Sounds good to me!

Happy Valentine's Day!

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

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Monday Murals

Myrtle, Mississippi, USA, February 7, 2024

Myrtle is a small town in northeast Mississippi. Artist Katie Sappington of Due Moon Creations titled this mural of children against a colorful sunrise "The future of Myrtle."

I like the hearts on their shirts, and...

...if you look closely, you can see that they are all holding hands!

Have a wonderful week!

I am linking in today with Monday Mural

"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

"Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations" Psalm 100:3-5

Blue Skies

Sky Watch Friday and Saturday's Critters

Pickwick Lock and Dam on the Tennessee River, February 6, 2024

We had beautiful blue skies for our trip to the Tennessee River on Tuesday.

Did you notice the bird in the tree?

A Great Blue Heron!

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

Dove with Goldfinches

My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, February 7, 2024

We put sunflower seed on the ground for the Morning Doves, Zenaida macroura. The American Goldfinches, Spinus tristis, love the seeds, too. Both birds are common all across North America.
(The pole supports another bird feeder).

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

Woodpecker

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, February 3, 2024

Red-bellied Woodpecker at our suet feeder this morning.

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

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for the ladies in our Book Club! Some of us have known each other for years; others are new friends. We met Monday to discuss "The Street Lawyer" by John Grisham. It was about the legal problems of homeless people, and those who try to help them. It grabbed our attention from the first and held it all the way through!

Have a blessed day!

Let us know what you are thankful for, visit It's a Small Town Life! - Thankful 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