The Barn Collective, December 10, 2017

The Barn Collective and I'd Rather B Birdin'

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 3, 2017

My husband turned the car around so I could photograph this barn. I was afraid that if I waited even one more day it might be gone.
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Your birds for today are..

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 8, 2017

Yellow-shafted Flickers (see the yellow in the tail feathers lower right)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 8, 2017

You may know them by one of their other names:
Northern Flicker or Yellowhammer Woodpecker, Alabama's state bird.

Have a blessed day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, December 8, 2017

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Floral Friday Fotos, and Saturday's Critters

1. Pickwick Lake (Sky Watch Friday)

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, December 3, 2017

Sunday was a beautiful day to be outside: mild temperatures with partly cloudy skies. But on Tuesday we got 3 ¾ inches (9.5 cm) of rain followed by colder temperatures.

The towboat "Long John" with a barge was anchored near the shore at Pickwick Landing State Park. In the background is the highway bridge over Pickwick Lock and Dam.

2. Mailbox

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, November 6, 2017

A fisherman lives here!

3. Pansy (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 7, 2017

Since we have had below freezing temperatures, I was skeptical about finding a flower in bloom yesterday. But, look! A Pansy, Viola tricolor, defying the cold!

4. Wildlife (Saturday's Critters)

Booneville, Mississippi, USA, November 30, 2017

"I know I put those nuts right here."

"Close to these fallen limbs."

"How did these leaves get so deep so fast?"

"Maybe it was a little farther north."

"Found them!"

5. Christmas Cards

I am spending this morning getting my Christmas cards ready to mail.

Have a wonderful week-end!

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Thankful Thursday, December 7, 2017

Thankful Thursday, Little Things Thursday, and Good Fences

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, December 3, 2017

Although cities have a lot of attractions, I am thankful that I live in the country!

Have a wonderful day!

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Vultures, December 6, 2017

ABC Wednesday, Wild Bird Wednesday, and Wednesday Around The World
V is for Vultures

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, November 21, 2017

Vultures feed on dead animals (such as road-kill), helping to clean the environment.

Have a wonderful day!

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The Barn Collective, December 3, 2017

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, November 23, 2017

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Your bird for today is...

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, November 6, 2017

a Great Blue Heron.

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Have a blessed day!

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Willy Nilly Friday, December 1, 2017

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Week-End Reflections, Saturday's Critters,
and I'd Rather B Birdin'

1. Geese on a Pond (Sky Watch Friday and I'd Rather B Birdin')

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, November 24, 2017

We are having pleasantly cool days and cold nights. Every time I drive by this pond I slow down to look for birds.

And there on the far side of the pond last Friday, Canada Geese!

Since this is the first time I have seen them on this pond, I feel sure they are migrants from farther north. (Of course, there are several flocks of Canada Geese that stay all year in the city parks in Tupelo about 25 miles south of us).

2. Autumn Color

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, November 26, 2017

The Spirea in my backyard has hundreds of tiny white flowers in the Spring and is a blaze of color in the Autumn.

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3. Turtles in the Sun (Saturday's Critters and Week-end Reflections)

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, November 27, 2017

Turtles were enjoying the brilliant sunshine on Monday.

4. Did You Know?

"Bats use complex sounds to greet, direct, warn and play with one another."

Baldwyn, Mississippi, USA, November 28, 2017

Onondaga Cave State Park in Missouri is highlighted on the side of this U-Haul van.

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5. Christmas is Coming!

We may not have snow at Christmas, but we like to see it on our Christmas cards!

Have a wonderful day!

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