Great Blue Heron

Wild Bird Wednesday and Saturday's Critters

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Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, August 6, 2024

A Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, in a tree on the bank of the Tennessee River.

Have a wonderful weekend!

I am linking in today with Wild Bird Wednesday 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

"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

Vulture

Wild Bird Wednesday and Saturday's Critters

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 17, 2024

Turkey Vultures, Cathartes aura, are part of nature's clean-up crew. They are the most common vulture in the Americas, ranging from southern Canada in North America to the southern tip of Chile in South America. Some of the Turkey Vultures in North America are migratory birds, but the others are year-round residents.

Have a wonderful weekend!

I am linking in today with Wild Bird Wednesday 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

"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

Osprey

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, August 6, 2024

I saw this Osprey, Pandion haliaetus, near the Pickwick Lock and Dam on the Tennessee River yesterday.

Have a wonderful day!

I am linking in today with 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

Green Heron

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, July 14, 2024

Green Heron, Butorides virescens

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Have a great day!

I am linking in today with 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

Canada Geese

Saturday's Critters and Wild Bird Wednesday

Pickwick Lake, Pickwick Tennessee, USA, July 4, 2024

Canada Geese, Branta canadensis

Have a wonderful weekend!

I am linking in today with Saturday's Critters 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

Pelicans

Wild Bird Wednesday and Saturday's Critters

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Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, July 4, 2024

American White Pelicans, Pelecanus erythrorhynchos, at Pickwick Lake

Have a wonderful weekend!

I am linking in today with Saturday's Critters 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

Sky Watch Friday

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, July 4, 2024

Temperatures climbed into the upper 90s (36C) as we celebrated Independence Day at Pickwick Lake.

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

Eagle

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, June 22, 2024

Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus luecocephalus

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

Quail

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 10, 2024

We were very surprised to see a Northern Bobwhite Quail, Colinus virginianus, eating the seed spilled underneath our bird feeder!

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

Kingbird

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 29, 2024

The Eastern Kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus, is a migratory bird that breeds in the United States and Canada. In the Autumn, it will leave us to winter in South America before returning next 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 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

Canada Geese

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, May 10, 2024

We saw this Canada Goose family at Pickwick Landing State Park yesterday.

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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

Mockingbird

My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, May 7, 2024

This Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos, was very busy catching insects to feed its young ones.

Have a wonderful 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

"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

Indigo Bunting

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 21, 2024

A male Indigo Bunting, Passerina cyanea, goes into the feeder...

...to get a bite to eat, and...

...then he is back out again. Elapsed time: ten seconds!

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

Chickadee and Titmouse

My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 21, 2024

At one of our bird feeders filled with sunflower seeds: a Carolina Chickadee, Poecile carolinensis, and a Tufted Titmouse, Baeolophus bicolor. Both birds are frequent visitors to feeders here in the southeastern part of the United States.

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

"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

Grosbeak and Goldfinches

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 17, 2024

The Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Pheucticus ludovicianus, is a migratory bird that we see for only a few days in the Spring and again in the Autumn. The American Goldfinches, Spinus tristis, are here all 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 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

White-throated Sparrow

Wild Bird Wednesday and My Corner of the World

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 14, 2023

A White-throated Sparrow, Zonotrichia albicollis, taking a bath in a puddle of rainwater.

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Have a great day!

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 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

Phoebe

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 12, 2024

Eastern Phoebe, Sayornis phoebe, in one of our pear trees.

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

Mr. and Mrs. Cardinal

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, March 20, 2024

Northern Cardinal, Cardinalis cardinalis.

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Have a wonderful weekend!

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Happy Easter!

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

Woodpecker

My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, March 21, 2024

...a female Downy Woodpecker, Dryobates pubescens

There are many different kinds of Woodpeckers here in North America, and you can attract them to your yard with suet feeders.

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

"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

Great Blue Heron

Saturday's Critters and Weekend Reflections

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Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, March 10, 2024

Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias

Have a wonderful weekend!

I am linking in today with Saturday's Critters and Weekend Reflections

"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