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!

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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, May 10, 2024

We had cloudy skies for our trip to Pickwick Lock and Dam on the Tennessee River last Friday.

We enjoy watching the river traffic. Ingram Barge Company's 'John F. Secrest' was pushing its barges into the Lock on its way upstream towards Florence, Alabama.

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

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

Sky Wach Friday

Tennessee River, Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, November 7, 2023

The boat with its barges is Tennessee Valley Towing's "David R. Hill."

Happy Friday!

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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

Sky Watch Friday

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Tennessee River, Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, October 21, 2023

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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

Tennessee River

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, October 17, 2023

I am thankful that we live within easy driving distance of the Tennessee River. There are always interesting things to see, and we especially enjoy watching the river traffic.

This is Ingram Barge Company's "Evey T" exiting the Lock at Pickwick Dam going downstream towards Kentucky Lake. I could not tell for sure, but I think its 15 barges are loaded with either sand or gravel.
(3 barges across and 5 barges long)

Have a Blessed Day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday and Little Things 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

Sky Watch Friday

Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, October 3, 2023

A view of the Tennessee River from an observation platform at Shiloh National Military Park.

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

Great Blue Heron

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Tennessee River, Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, September 17, 2023

Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias.

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

Sky Watch Friday

Tennessee River, Harden County, Tennessee, USA, September 5, 2023

We had beautiful blue skies with fluffy white clouds for our trip to meet friends for lunch at a restaurant near the Tennessee River on Tuesday. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

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

Sky Watch Friday

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Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, July 16, 2023

We had cloudy skies for our trip to Pickwick last Sunday afternoon. The elevated roadway is the Tennessee River bridge across Pickwick Dam, a hydroelectric power dam. That is part of the powerhouse in the lower left corner of the photo.

The birds in the tree are Cormorants.

Happy Friday!

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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

Sky Watch Friday

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Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, July 5, 2023

Cloud reflections on the Tennessee River.

Happy Friday!

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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

Sky Watch Friday

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Pickwick Lake on the Tennessee River, June 23, 2023

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

Tennessee River

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Tennessee River near Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, June 6, 2023

I am thankful we live within easy driving distance of the Tennessee River. There are several excellent places to eat lunch, and we enjoy watching the river traffic.

This is Tennessee Valley Towing's "Addi Belle" pushing its barges upriver towards Pickwick Lock and Dam.

Have a blessed day!

I am linking in today with Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

"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

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, May 14, 2023

We had beautiful sunny skies last Sunday for our trip to Pickwick Lock and Dam on the Tennessee River. The balls attached to the electric power lines make the lines more visible to airplanes.

The boat with its barges is Tennessee Valley Towing's "White Wing."

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

Sky Watch Friday

Tennessee River near Shiloh, Tennessee, USA, March 26, 2023

We had beautiful sunny skies for our trip to Tennessee last Sunday.

The boat with its barges is the "Olive Parker" owned by Parker Towing Company of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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

Cormorants

My Corner of the World and Wild Bird Wednesday

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, March 26, 2023

Pickwick Lock and Dam on the Tennessee River is a hydro-electric power plant.

The birds in the tree are Cormorants.

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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

My Corner of the World

Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, February 7, 2023

A couple of times a month we make the hour-long drive to the Tennessee River. There are several very good restaurants in the area, and we enjoy watching the river traffic.

This boat with its barges is the "Ozzie" owned by the Ingram Barge Company.

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

Sky Watch Friday

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, February 7, 2023

Clouds were just moving in when we were at Pickwick Lock and Dam on Tuesday. Wednesday was mostly cloudy, and we had 2 inches (5cm) of rain on Wednesday night.

The bird in the tree is a Bald Eagle.

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

Sky Watch Friday

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, January 21, 2023

A view of Pickwick Lake looking towards the dam from one of the picnic areas. Pickwick Lock and Dam is one of the nine locks and dams on the Tennessee River.

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

Sky Watch Friday

Tennessee River, Hardin County, Tennessee, USA, January10, 2023

The Tennessee River is about an hour's drive from our house, and there is always something interesting to see. Have you ever seen a rectangular-shaped cloud before? It was a first for me!

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I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

I am linking in today with Skywatch Friday

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