“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.” – Mark Twain
Quote found at http://addicted2success.com/quotes/30-famous-quotes-that-will-inspire-success-in-you/
Bird Monday
Category: bird
Hummingbird
I’m going to try a new feature which will run periodically on either Tuesday or Thursday. It will of course have a picture and a bit of a message. I started out blogging, wanting to improve my writing skills and haven’t done that. I’m working on a bit about Rachel Carson, having just finished reading her biography. I’m going to try to have it ready for Thursday. Any ideas about how many words are enough – without being too many?
Almost Time
Mom has done a good job here – nine ducks almost big enough to be on their own. The mottled duck is a Florida native.
Couple o Birds
The bluebird is either a juvenile or female – the males are completely blue.
The European Starling was first brought to the US in the early 19th century by Shakespeare enthusiasts. Now among the most numerous song birds in the country. Wonderful coloring.
We will be leaving Tennessee after this. Next couple of posts will be from the Okefenokee Swamp on the Georgia – Florida border.
Feeder Pics
I have a few pictures from bird feeders. Those are big in Tennessee, sure brings the birds in – not sure if money would be better spent on wildflowers and habitat. Certainly the birds would not be as reliable – but….
Monday is Bird Day!
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ― Pablo Picasso
First of the Tennessee pictures. This park is in Sullivan County in Eastern Tennessee it is built along an ancient highway originally used by native Americans and later used by early settlers to open up the land west of the Appalachian mountains.
Quote found at http://dailyinspirationblog.com/inspirational-pablo-picasso-quotes/
Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
“Fear makes the wolf bigger than he is” – German Proverb
These birds, while cautious were not afraid. Fortunately there were plenty of fish about. Alligators prefer fish since they are much easier to catch and deal with than birds.
We counted 8 alligators among the flock of over 150 birds feeding in this area.
Quote found at http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/wolf/
Roseys
“Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” – John Wooten
The spoonbill is a success story here in the US. In the 1930’s there were estimated to be 30-40 breeding pairs remaining. They were hunted almost to extinction for their feathers, coveted by women for their hats. I often wonder how I would have behaved back in those days. Would I have seen the implications of what was being done to our environment or not. After all John Audobon was an avid hunter himself. While he most likely wasn’t the guy sitting on the front of the boat shooting whatever moved, he still would kill birds so that he could study them.
Quote found at http://under30ceo.com/50-best-success-quotes-of-all-time/
Boat Tail
Pretty bird – sitting in a tree.
I Spy
Looking for a meal.
Picture This by Frank 