Morning Open Thread – Mississippi sights of Spring

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I expect you all know that I take a lot of photos and videos of wildlife since I’ve retired.  I wanted to show you some of my shots.  I figure Vivaldi’s first movement would be the perfect accompaniment for this diary.

These shots are from local lakes near my home.  I hope you’ll like the mix of subjects.

The Teal and Yellowleg are migrants that will not stay here long before moving on to northern areas.

Wisteria is like Kudzu here.  It grows as much as a foot in length per day and will climb and strangle any thing it reaches.  Typically, Wisteria has a Lavender colored bloom.  I found a large patch that produced white flowers (known as an Alba sub-species).

Great Egrets are breeding here in April and this is an example of preening to look good for a mate.

Fast little buggers that have lots of freckles on it’s back.

I took this photo yesterday.  This is a Yellow-rumped Warbler getting ready to eat a caterpillar.

Anywhere there are Martin houses, there are lots of birds looking for nest sites.

The native berries will soon be forming.  These little flowers are great for the butterflies and other pollinators that are in the area.

Just to remind you all that we still have dangerous wildlife here. 

16 second video

Less dangerous that an alligator is the native Azalea and Tiger Swallowtail butterflies.

This is a short and sweet filler while you gather your thoughts.  Let’s have a pleasant Thursday.