Willy Nilly Friday, July 13, 2018

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

1. Tennessee River (Sky Watch Friday and Weekend Reflections)

Colbert County, Alabama, USA, July 9, 2018

Wilson Dam on the Tennessee River between Muscle Shoals and Florence.

The near shore is in Muscle Shoals; across the river is Florence.

2. Good Food!

Florence, Alabama, USA July 9, 2018

Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing, Potato Soup, and Chips with Salsa at Chili's Restaurant. Delicious! And I had leftovers to take home!

3. Canada Geese (Signs, Signs)

Colbert County, Alabama, USA, July 9, 2018

When you come to the end of the road...

… you have to turn around and go back the way you came!

4. Critters with Shells (Saturday's Critters)

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, June 24, 2018

A large critter (Softshell Turtle)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 9, 2018

and a small critter (Snail)

5. Killdeer Family (I'd Rather B Birdin')

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, July 8, 2018

I was thrilled to see a pair of Killdeer with three baby birds! One stayed near its mother (or father)

The second one was near the other parent.

Keeping watch over the family

But the third one was a rebel, running around totally ignoring its parents calling for it!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Blueberry Tart, July 12, 2018

Thankful Thursday and Little Things Thursday

Blueberry Tart, Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 6, 2018

Today I am thankful for a Quick and Easy Fruit Tart recipe!

Ingredients:
One pie crust - I use the refrigerated kind that you unroll, but I am sure homemade is better.
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
3 cups of fruit
An addition teaspoon of sugar

Preheat oven to 350F.

If you are using a refrigerated crust, follow package directions. A rolled up crust needs 15 minutes at room temperature before you unroll it.

Place pie crust in a pie plate - do not trim edges. Mix together 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons of flour. Gently stir fruit into the flour/sugar mixture until the pieces are well coated. Pour fruit into middle of pie crust, dusting any excess flour/sugar mixture in on top of the fruit.  Bring the edges of the pie crust up over the fruit and fold them over, leaving the center open. We are not looking for perfect folds here, the rustic look is fine. Sprinkle the additional teaspoon of sugar over the crust. Bake at 350F for 25 or 30 minutes, until crust is lightly browned.

On dark fruit (blueberry, blackberry) you may see some of the flour/sugar mixture still on the top of the fruit when the tart comes out of the oven. Just take a spoon and carefully stir it under the hot fruit.

I have made this Fruit Tart using different kinds of fresh or frozen fruit (thawed in the refrigerator) with good results. Ice cream or whipped cream makes an excellent topping. Large fruit (apples, pears) should be thin sliced, and I add cinnamon to the dry ingredients if making an Apple Tart.

Have a blessed day!

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American White Pelican, July 11, 2018

ABC Wednesday, Wild Bird Wednesday, and Wednesday Around The World
A is for the American White Pelican

Pickwick Lake, Tennessee, USA, June 30, 2018

The American White Pelican, Pelecanus erythrorhynchos, is one of the largest North American birds. They can be found along the Pacific Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, and on inland lakes and ponds. Birding books and birding websites have maps showing their migratory routes to help you locate them at different times of the year.

Have a wonderful day!

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Tree Following, July 10, 2018

Tree Following is a fun meme! Just choose a tree, photograph it once a month as it goes through the changing seasons, post photos on your blog between the 7th and 14th of each month, and link to Tree Following at The SquirrelBasket

Lee County, Mississippi, USA, July 8, 2018

I am following a young Red Maple, Acer rubrum, that is in a small park with a walking track and a children's playground.

We have had abundant rain this year, and it is in a spot with lots of sun. These pretty green leaves will turn a blazing red in the Autumn, hence its name Red Maple.

The light grey trunk of the tree has lichen on it, but from what I have read about lichen, it will not harm the tree.

Have a wonderful day!

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Butterfly, July 9, 2018

Through My Lens, All Seasons, and Our World Tuesday

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 7, 2018, 4:15pm

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Papilio glaucus, on Butterfly Bush, Buddleia
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS, f/6 1/160sec ISO 100

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The Barn Collective, July 8, 2018

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, July 7, 2018

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A closer look at weathered wood and rusted metal.
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Your birds for today are...

Pickwick, Tennessee, USA, July 4, 2018

Canada Geese!

Have a blessed day!

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