Can’t say enough about the Seven Islands State Bird Park – if you are ever in eastern Tennessee / Knoxville area – this is a must see. In addition to hiking there are facilities to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Category: photography
Vineyard
“High and fine literature is wine, and mine is only water; but everybody likes water.”- Mark Twain
The setting for this winery was idyllic. It was somewhat off the beaten path and they had space for picnics. Oh and the wine was quite good.
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/wine?page=1
Song Sparrow
“Why do you try to understand art? Do you try to understand the song of a bird?” – Pablo Picasso
I found taking photos difficult in Tennessee – number one the birds were smaller and faster. Also, the mountains and trees seemed to block me in. I guess I just need the wide flatness of Florida.
Quote found at http://www.searchquotes.com/search/Bird_Song/
Singer
This little guy was singing his heart out. He’s sitting on a 4 foot high tube that has plants in it apparently creating a habitat for birds. There are several rows of these at the park.
Wildflower Wednesday
“In wildness is the preservation of the world” – Henry David Thoreau
Seven Islands State Bird Park is a Tennessee state park on the French Broad River. It is reported that 180 species of birds have been spotted here. Pretty good for 425 acres.
Quote found at http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Henry_David_Thoreau/21
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….
Return of the Red Belly
“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Still no belly check. The red on this woodpecker’s head is magnificent, I wonder is it a regional difference (Tennessee vs Florida) or breeding plumage?
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/conservation
Misty Morning
Not a lot of scenery shots from this trip. However you can tell where the term “smokey” mountains comes from. While technically Sullivan county is not in the smokies it is among the foothills and shares almost daily mist with its neighbors. Also, sunrise is a challenge in the mountains – it takes a while to get over the hills.
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/
Sunday Morning
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Just back from a week in Tennessee. Lots of pictures to sort through. Lots of history visited there – lots of sadness about the destruction of the old growth forests and treatment of the native Americans that the early settlers did. Much like what was done here in Florida only a century before. But first a visit the wetlands and see what’s happened there in a week.
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/inspirational
Picture This by Frank 