Horses on a Hill, October 1, 2022

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 17, 2022

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

Saturday's Critters, March 20, 2021

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

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, March 10, 2021

I often drive by this hilltop pasture where several horses live, but this is the first time that one stood at the fence and waited for me to take its photo!

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, March 11, 2021

I think this is a female Downy Woodpecker, Dryobates pubescens, at my suet feeder.

Have a wonderful weekend!

I am linking in today with Saturday's Critters and I'd Rather B Birdin'

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Willy Nilly Friday, February 14, 2020

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

1. Tennessee River (Sky Watch Friday)

Tennessee River at Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, February 9, 2020

When the rain stopped over the weekend, we went to lunch at Hagy's Catfish Hotel Restaurant where we can watch the river traffic as we eat.

The "Chip Lacy" was going north (downstream) on the Tennessee River towards the Ohio River.

Shiloh, Tennessee , USA, February 9, 2020

When we were there on Sunday the Tennessee River was near to overflowing. By midweek the river water was completely covering the restaurant parking lot, but the restaurant itself is on higher ground and still dry.

2. Pepsi (Signs 2)

Miche, Tennessee, USA, February 9, 2020

an old faded sign: Pepsi, The Light Refreshment...

… on an old abandoned building

3. The Most Unusual Thing I Have Seen This Week

Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, February 9, 2020

If you ever wonder what happens to old school buses, here is one that has found a new life as a combo bus and flat bed truck!

4. Horses (Saturday's Critters)

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, February 8, 2020

This is the second time in a week that we have seen these horses out on the road. I am beginning to wonder if they have learned how to open the gate! You cannot see them in this photo, but several neighbors were there to help get the horses back into the pasture. We stopped our car and waited until the horses were past us before continuing down the road.

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

Tennessee River, Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, February 9, 2020

After lunch on Sunday at Hagy's Catfish Hotel Restaurant, we drove a few miles upriver to Pickwick Dam. All the spillways were open in an effort to prevent flooding farther upriver. The water was coming through with such tremendous force that it looked like ocean waves coming ashore.

I did not expect to see any birds fishing in water that turbulent, but there was a Cormorant riding the waves! At least I think it was a cormorant. The constant motion of the water made it difficult to get a clear photo.

Have a wonderful day!

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Happy Valentine's Day!

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The Barn Collective, January 12, 2020

The Barn Collective and All Seasons

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 6, 2020

I pass by this barn often, but...

… I very rarely see the horse close enough to the road to get a photo.
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Your birds for today are...

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 18, 2019

… backyard birds: three male Northern Cardinals and one female. I think the two smaller brownish birds are White-throated Sparrows.

Have a blessed day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, December 27, 2019

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Signs 2,
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1. Christmas Day (Sky Watch Friday)

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, December 25, 2019

Sunshine and mild temperatures (70F) made holiday travel easier on Christmas Day.

2. Christmas cards

I enjoy sending and receiving Christmas cards. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

3. Royal Crown Cola (Signs 2)

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, November 21, 2019

Me and my RC

4. Pony (Saturday's Critters)

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, December 19, 2019

Pony - a small horse that usually has a thicker mane, tail, and overall coat than a full-size horse. Wikipedia

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

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, December 25, 2019

The Eastern Phoebe, Sayornis phoebe, became the first banded bird in North America when John James Audubon attached a silvered thread to the leg of one in 1804. Source: All About Birds website

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Willy Nilly Friday, December 13, 2019

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Signs 2,
on Saturday, Saturday's Critters, I'd Rather B Birdin',
and on Sunday, The Barn Collective

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1. Blue Skies (Sky Watch Friday)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 11, 2019

A fast moving storm passed through our area on Tuesday bringing a wintery mix of rain, sleet, and snow, but by noon on Wednesday it had all melted, and the sun was shining!

2. Coca-Cola (Signs 2 and The Barn Collective)

I found this Coca-Cola sign...

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 3, 2019

… on a barn.

3. Good Food!

Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, November 24, 2019

At Hagy's Catfish Hotel Restaurant: lemon-pepper grilled catfish with steamed mixed vegetables

4. Horse (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 4, 2019

There was a another horse in the pasture, too, but it turned away from me. This one seemed more friendly.

5. Red-shouldered Hawk (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 4, 2019

Red-shouldered Hawks, Buteo lineatus, live in the eastern half of North America from the Great Lakes region southward into central Mexico.

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The Barn Collective, December 8, 2019

The Barn Collective, All Seasons, and I'd Rather B Birdin'

Tishomingo County, Mississippi, USA, December 3, 2019

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Your bird for today is...

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, December 3, 2019

… a Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, in flight. I am amazed at how they can fold their long necks down close to their bodies so that their heads rest between their shoulders!

Have a blessed day!

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The Barn Collective, November 24, 2019

The Barn Collective and All Seasons

McNairy County, Tennessee, USA, November 21, 2019

Horses are staying closer to their barns now that cold weather is here.
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Your bird for today is...

Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, Colbert County, Alabama, USA, October 18, 2019

… a Great Blue Heron!

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The Barn Collective, October 20, 2019

The Barn Collective and All Seasons
The Autumn rains have started, giving everything a fresh-washed appearance!

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, October 8, 2019

I have photographed this barn before, but when I saw the horse sticking its head out the window...

… I turned the car around for another photo!
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Your bird for today is...

Colbert County, Alabama, USA, October 18, 2019

… a Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias, catching a fish!

I do believe he is smiling!

Have a blessed day!

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The Barn Collective, September 29, 2019

The Barn Collective, All Seasons, and I'd Rather B Birdin'

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, September 14, 2019

The barn is full of farm equipment; the horse has to make do with a small open-sided stable. But it is enough shelter from storms, and its food trough is in there. We have mild Winters here so most horses and cows stay outside all year.
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Your bird for today is...

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 8, 2019

… a Northern Cardinal. As the Summer's heat lingers on into Autumn, we are all looking a bit frazzled!

Have a blessed day!

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The Barn Collective, September 22, 2019

The Barn Collective, Saturday's Critters, All Seasons, and I'd Rather B Birdin'

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 6, 2019

On older barn still in use with...

… two horses in the pasture.
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Your bird for today is...

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 21, 2019

… a Hawk in early morning sunlight.

Have a blessed day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, September 13, 2019

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Floral Friday Fotos,
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1. Spider (Sky Watch Friday)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 8, 2019

I have a different kind of sky photo for you today - a Spiny-backed Orb Weaver in bright morning sunlight!

2. Phlox (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 10, 2019

Phlox is a plant genus of 67 species found mostly in North America. I think this is a Phlox panticulata that is also known as Garden Phlox. It attracts bees and butterflies, and it is also a popular food for deer, rabbits, and groundhogs.

3. Good Food!

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 12, 2019

I love apples eaten as fresh fruit or cooked in a pie! These are 'Ginger Gold.'

For the Apple Tart: 3 cups peeled sliced apples, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 or 3 generous dashes of cinnamon, 1 pie crust. Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, and then stir in apples. Fill crust and fold up the edges, leaving the center open. Sprinkle crust lightly with sugar (optional). Bake at 350F for 25 to 30 minutes.

4. Pretty Horses (Saturday's Critters)

McNairy County, Tennessee, USA, September 3, 2019

My photo does not really show the size of this horse, but believe me, it is BIG!

This horse, in the same pasture, is not as big as the other one.

5. A New Bird For Me! (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, September 10, 2019

Broad-winged Hawks, Buteo platypterus, are small hawks that breed in the eastern half of North America, and then migrate to the Central American countries to spend the Winter months. They eat small mammals, amphibians, and insects.

When I saw this one on the power line up the road from my house, I was not sure what it was. I am glad I turned the car around and went back for a second look. This is why I always have my camera with me!

Have a wonderful day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, June 28, 2019

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Wildflower Wednesday,
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1. Hot and Humid (Sky Watch Friday)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 25, 2019

Our weather this week: hot and humid with a few afternoon showers.

2. Beautyberry (Wildflower Wednesday, the 4th Wednesday of each month)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 23, 2019

Beautyberry, Callicarpa americana, is a shrub native to the southeastern United States. The delicate pink blooms are often overlooked, but they are followed by bright, bold purple berries!

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, August 19, 2018

It is a good understory shrub that is easily propagated and requires little maintenance. The blooms provide nectar for butterflies, and the berries are a valuable source of food for wildlife.

3. The Most Interesting Thing I have Seen This Week

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 24, 2019

The Hummingbird Moth, Hemaris thysbe, got its name from its resemblance to a hummingbird when it is moving fast around blooming plants (a broad little body with what appears to be tail feathers, fast beating wings, sipping nectar from flowers). The flower is Buddleia, Butterfly Bush.

4. White Horse (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, June 4, 2019

When we were kids and we had the hiccups, our mother would say, "Where was the last white horse you saw?" Trying to remember the last white horse distracted our minds from the hiccups, and the hiccups would stop while we were thinking!

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

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, June 9, 2019

Do you remember this photo from a couple of weeks ago?

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, June 26, 2019

Look how they much those goslings have grown in 17 days!

I will be away from home for a few days (a family reunion in Arkansas). I will visit your blog when I return.

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