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!

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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

"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

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

Sky Watch Friday

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, October 17, 2023

We had beautiful skies for our trip to Pickwick Lake on Tuesday!

The birds are Canada Geese.

Happy Friday!

I am linking in 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

Canada Geese

My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, April 23, 2023

Canada Geese, Branta canadensis, can be found all across North America.

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I hope you are having a good week!

I am linking in 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 believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Sky Watch Friday and Shadow Shot Sunday

Ballard Park, Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, March 5, 2023

We have had a lot of rain since the beginning of March, but last Sunday was a beautiful sunny day!

Have a Blessed 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

Sky Watch Friday, September 23, 2022

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, September 18, 2022

There were very few people at Pickwick Lake when we were there last Sunday afternoon.

The Canada Geese were enjoying the beach and safe swimming area!

Happy Friday!

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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, September 2, 2022

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, August 28, 2022

Cloudy skies over Pickwick Lock and Dam on the Tennessee River

Canada Geese

Happy Friday!

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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

Canada Goose, April 2, 2022

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

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, March 27, 2022

Last year a pair of Ospreys raised two chicks on this nesting platform out in Pickwick Lake.

But look who is nesting there this year...

... a Canada Goose!
Fortunately, baby Geese can swim the day after hatching, but that is a long way down to the water!

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

"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

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

Canada Geese, February 27, 2022

Pickwick Lake, Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, February 6, 2022

Canada Geese, Branta canadensis. There are so many small birds that flit around too fast to identify that I am happy to find large, easy-to-identify birds that stand still for a photo!

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with I'd Rather B Birdin'

NOTE: Please do not use my photos without my permission.

"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

"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

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

Saturday's Critters, August 7, 2021

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

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 5, 2021

Amazing to see just a few steps outside my kitchen door, a White-tailed Deer eating the sunflower seeds we put out for the Mourning Doves!

Just one more photo before she saw me, and then she was gone back to the woods.

And now for some birds.

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, August 1, 2021

Canada Geese gathering around a puddle formed by a quick moving rain shower.

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Have a wonderful weekend!

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Geese, July 21, 2021

Wild Bird Wednesday and My Corner of the World

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Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, July 16, 2021

Canada Geese, Branta canadensis, have settled down to become year-round residents in many parts of the United States.

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Canada Geese, May 29, 2021

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

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Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, May 23, 2021

Canada Geese are now staying here all year, instead of migrating back to Canada in the Spring.

The babies are so cute!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Willy Nilly Friday, July 10, 2020

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Floral Friday Fotos, Signs 2,
and on Saturday, Saturday's Critters, and I'd Rather B Birdin'

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1. Cloudy Days (Sky Watch Friday)

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, July 9, 2020

We have had big, beautiful clouds this week, but only one rainy day.

2. Love is Not Quarantined (Signs 2)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 7, 2020

Faith not cancelled!

Hope not closed!

Love not quarantined!

3. Butterfly Bush, Buddleia (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 9, 2020

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Papilio glaucus, on Butterfly Bush, Buddleia.

4. Blue-fronted Dancer (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 28, 2020

The Blue-fronted Dancer, Argia apicalis, is a small Damselfly about an inch and a half long, Actually, I was trying to photograph raindrops when I found it!

5. Canada Geese (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, July 2, 2020

The goslings are almost as big as their parents!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Willy Nilly Friday, May 29, 2020

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Wildflower Wednesday,
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1. Wide Open Spaces (Sky Watch Friday)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 27, 2020

Some days I have to just get out of the house and drive around a bit to make sure the world is still out there! I stopped my car on a bridge (there was no traffic) to get this photo. It had rained earlier in the day.

2. Butterfly Weed (Wildflower Wednesday)
The 4th Wednesday of each month is Wildflower Wednesday. (It was the 27th this month).

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 28, 2020

Butterfly Weed, Ascepias tuberosa, is the prettiest 'weed' you will ever see! It lives up to its name attracting butterflies, and it is a host plant for the Monarch Butterfly.

3. Garden Update

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 28, 2020

My friend Jan gave me these tomato and pepper plants. The pepper plants had no label on them, and she grew the tomato plants from the seeds of a store-bought tomato. So now I have a bit of mystery in my garden, no-name tomatoes and no-name peppers!

4. Butterfly (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, May 28, 2020

American Lady Butterfly, Vanessa virginiensis, on Butterfly Bush, Buddleia.

5. Canada Geese (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, May 26, 2020

Mama with babies; Papa was standing guard a little ways off to the side.

Canada Geese, Branta canadensis.

Have a wonderful day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, April 24, 2020

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, The Weekend in Black and White,
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1. Sunny Skies! (Sky Watch Friday)

Shiloh National Military Park, Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, April 18, 2020

Though Saturday was a beautiful sunny day, there were very few people taking the self-guided driving tour of the park. All the buildings in the park are closed, and the parking lot is closed off so that people cannot gather there. We had our masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer with us, and followed the social distancing guidelines when we stopped briefly at the Eagle's nesting area.

And far overhead, our National Bird, the Bald Eagle, soars! (almost a Haiku verse)

2. My Vegetable Garden

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 22, 2020

Our weather has been warm, then cold, then warm again so often that it's hard to know when to set out the tomatoes! I bought these three (two Better Boys and a Sweet 100) and kept them in the house during the coldest nights, but decided Wednesday it was time to plant them. (There were four, but one died).

I planted them deep, covering up at least half the plant. Since I am not able to dig in the ground, I am growing them in large flower pots. I chose red pots in case there is any truth to the old wives' tale that the red color will encourage them to make more tomatoes!

3. Clematis (The Weekend in Black and White)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 20, 2020

double white Clematis

4. Favorite Photo of the Week (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 20, 2020

I never thought of Geese as aristocrats, but doesn't this one have a very superior look on its face?
Canada Goose, Branta canadensis.

5. European Starling (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 20, 2020

Yes, I know, Starlings are an invasive species that are problematic in some areas, but I always think of the book "Arnie, the Darling Starling" by Margarete Sigl Corbo whenever I see a Starling!
European Starling, Sturnus vulgaris.

Hope you are having a good week!

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Canada Geese, April 1, 2020

Wild Bird Wednesday and My Corner of the World

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Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, March 3, 2020

Canada Geese, Branta canadensis
Since these two were by themselves (not with a flock), I think they are probably a mated pair.

Be careful, stay healthy 

May God bless you!

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Willy Nilly Friday, February 28, 2020

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Floral Friday Fotos, Weekend Reflections,
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1. Rain and Sun (Sky Watch Friday)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, February 24, 2020

We began the week with rain, but...

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, February 27, 2020

… later in the week - sunshine!

2. Hellebores (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, February 21, 2020

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3. Patterns (Weekend Reflections)

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, February 26, 2020

I was photographing the Canada Geese when I noticed the interesting patterns created by the reflections of the dead vegetation.

4. Sheep (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, February 27, 2020

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

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, February 25, 2020

Red-shouldered Hawk, Buteo lineatus

Have a wonderful day!

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