Pickwick Lake in the Fog, December 31, 2021

Sky Watch Friday and The Weekend in Black and White
and on Saturday, Saturday's Critters

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, December 26, 2021

We have had unseasonably warm weather this week with a lot of fog, and on Wednesday we had two and a half inches (6 cm) of rain. (I just noticed I made this photo with the nesting platform pole out in the lake directly behind the little tree).

The bird on the Osprey nesting platform out in the lake is a Great Blue Heron.

A view of Pickwick Lake in the fog for The Weekend in Black and White.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Happy New Year!

I am linking in today with Skywatch Friday and The Weekend in Black and White

And on Saturday, please visit Saturday's Critters

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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

"Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much better than they? Matthew 6:26

"Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you" 1 Peter 5:7

Willy Nilly Friday, August 7, 2020

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, The Weekend in Black and White, Floral Friday Fotos,

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

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1. Foggy Morning Sunrise (Sky Watch Friday)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 2, 2020

The one day I was up and on the road early enough to get a sunrise photo, it was completely foggy!

(My house is surrounded by trees, so I am not able to get sunrise or sunset photos from home).

2. Spider Web (The Weekend in Black and White)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 2, 2020

But that same fog gave me a good background for this black and white photo!

3. Surprise Lilies (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 2, 2020

Surprise Lilies, Lycoris squamigera, are also called Magic Lilies and Naked Ladies.

4. Spider (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 2, 2020

Black and Yellow Garden Spiders, Argiope aurantia, are harmless to people and eat insects, making them beneficial to the garden.

5. Eastern Bluebird (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Prentis County, Mississippi, USA, August 3, 2020

I accidently scared this female Eastern Bluebird off her nest, and she watched me carefully as I walked by.

Have a blessed day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, October 18, 2019

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Weekend Reflections, Sky Watch Friday
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1. Foggy Morning (Sky Watch Friday)

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, October 9, 2019

Though the roads were soon clear, the fog lingered across the fields and pastures until mid-morning.

2. Good Food!

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, October 13, 2019

At O'Charley's Restaurant: Santa Fe Tilapia on a bed of seasoned rice, topped with pico de gallo, and served with steamed broccoli. Very pretty and delicious, too!

3. What I am Reading

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, October 17, 2019

"Heart of Barkness" by Spencer Quinn is a detective story/ murder mystery written from a dog's point of view - very interesting and fun to read!

4. Turtles (Saturday's Critter's and Weekend Reflections)

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, October 9, 2019

One photo..

.. another photo, and then they were gone!

5. Mockingbird (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, October 10, 2019

Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos.

Have a wonderful day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, February 8, 2019

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday,
and on Saturday, Saturday's Critters, and I'd Rather B Birdin'

1. Groundhog Day (Sky Watch Friday)

Ballard Park, Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, February 2, 2019

According to folklore if there is enough sun for a Groundhog to see its shadow on February 2, there will be six more weeks of Winter weather. If there is any truth in it, well... you can see what a nice sunny day it was!

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It was very enjoyable to just sit in the sun and watch the children play.

And the skateboarders were enjoying the ramps and the paved walkways.

We are back to our normal Winter weather this morning (Friday), 31F with an expected high of 40F (4C) with a cold wind blowing.

2. Good Food!

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, January 26, 2019

At Outback Steakhouse: Sweet Chook O' Mine Sandwich (grilled chicken with shredded lettuce, bacon, and cheese) with Aussie Fries. Delicious!

3. Favorite Photo of the Week

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, February 5, 2019

When we met friends for lunch at the Pickwick Inn on Tuesday, the sun was just beginning to break through the fog. In the Summer when the lake water is deeper, the yellow marker floats to outline a  swimming area.

4. Muscovy Ducks (Saturday's Critters)

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, February 2, 2019

Muscovy Ducks have beautiful feathers. It is kind of sad that their faces are so ugly.

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5. Rufous-sided Towhee (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 31, 2019

I always carry my camera with me because you never know where you might see a bird. I found this male Rufous-sided Towhee, Pipilo erythrophthalmus, perched on an old junked car.

When he saw I had a camera, he tried to hide in the bushes!

Have a wonderful day!

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B&W: Trees in the Fog, January 26, 2019

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, December 11, 2018

The fog was so dense that this was almost just black and white in the original photo. The only color was the garbage bin at the base of the tree (it was blue).

(Click on the photo to see it at its best)

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Heron in the Fog, November 19, 2018

Through My Lens and Our World Tuesday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, November 3, 2018

Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, at a small pond on a foggy morning

Have a wonderful week!

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Willy Nilly Friday, August 31, 2018

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Floral Friday Fotos
and on Saturday, I'd Rather B Birdin' and Saturday's Critters

1. Early Morning Fog (Sky Watch Friday)

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, August 26, 2018

We decided to go out for breakfast early on Sunday morning. It was very refreshing to be out at daybreak while most people were still sleeping!

There is an old bit of weather lore that says 'Fog in August, snow in December.' You may live where there is always snow in December, but here in the south, we may go several years without any snow at all. I will let you know if the predicted snow comes our way!

2. American Goldfinch (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 11, 2018

Many song birds are beginning to molt, making them look at bit scruffy.

3. The Last of the Tomatoes

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 24, 2018

For about six weeks we have been enjoying tomato sandwiches every day - a good yield from only four tomato plants! But now, it is time to let the tomato worms have the rest. Did you know that tomato worms are the caterpillar stage of Sphinx Moths?

For more information on Sphinx Moths: Sphinx Moths, the Stars of the Evening

4. Cicada (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 19, 2018

Possibly the ugliest critter you will ever see! A cicada just emerged from its shell

5. Stonecrop (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 28, 2018

'Munstead Red' Stonecrop, Sedum telephium, is a late-Summer blooming perennial that grows in full sun or part-shade. Though this one is more pink than the red shown on the plant tag, I think it is a beautiful color, and I am pleased to have it in my garden!

Have a wonderful day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, November 10, 2017

Willy Nilly Friday 5 and Sky Watch Friday

1. Pickwick Lake (Sky Watch Friday)

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, November 6, 2017

We have had heavy fog that lasts into the afternoon several days this week. This is the view of Pickwick Lake when we were there on Monday eating lunch with friends at the Pickwick Inn Restaurant.

2. Autumn Color

Colbert County, Alabama, USA, November 3, 2017

Cloudy days did not interfere with our enjoyment of the colorful leaves last week.

3. The Most Unusual Thing This Week

Booneville, Mississippi, USA, November 8, 2017

Did you notice the radio dial? 91.9 WOWL and 95.3 WADI are local radio stations.

4. Wildlife

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, November 9, 2017

I noticed movement at the edge of a small lake, zoomed in, and discovered this female Mallard Duck, Anas platyrhynchos, in the shadows.

5. Veterans Day is November 11

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, November 9, 2017

This replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall (Washington, DC) was dedicated at Veterans Park in Tupelo last Saturday. The names of every American soldier killed in the war are written on the Wall. It is 60% the size of the original.

"Freedom is not free"

Have a wonderful week-end!

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Great Blue Herons, January 6, 2017

Sky Watch Friday and Weekend Reflections

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, January 1, 2017

Dense fog on New Year's Day almost obscured this Great Blue Heron.

I had seen Herons at this pond before, so I looked carefully. And there he was - very handsome in his breeding plumage!

And for Weekend Reflections

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, January 5, 2017

The same pond, but on a different day. I think this is a different Great Blue Heron, too.

Have a beautiful day!

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Sky Watch Friday, December 16, 2016

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 13, 2016

Here they come with their landing gear down! This small flock of Canada Geese easily navigated their way through the fog to land on the neighbor's pond.

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Sky Watch Friday, January 22, 2016

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 20, 2016

The first of the week was sunny and very cold. Thankfully, when the clouds rolled in mid-week the temperature rose a few degrees so that we had fog and rain instead of sleet and snow. Though this may look like early morning fog, it was at mid-afternoon. The weather forecast for today (Friday) is rain mixed with snow.

Hope the weather is good where you are!

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Sky Watch Friday, December 4, 2015

Prentiss County Mississippi, USA, November 30, 2015

We had fog and rain at the beginning of the week. When I went to the mailbox on Monday, I saw these Vultures and hurried back to the house to get my camera.

Vulture, Prentiss County, MS, USA

Our forecast for the week-end: Near freezing temperatures at night with sunny days and high temperatures in the 50s F (10C).

Have a great week-end!

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Sky Watch Friday October 5 2012

Early morning fog is common at this time of the year.

As the sun rises, the fog disappears.

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