The Wood Storks are back... and courtesy request

I don't know how they did this but  "A Christian View" was able to post on my blog site this morning without my permission as a new post linking them from my site to theirs.  I request that this not happen again.  This is a personal blog that I have created and do not want to promote another's blog or views.  Anyone who would like to link to my site at the very bottom of posts is welcome to do so if the content is in relation to my subject matter.  All other invasion of my blog site is prohibited according to my Copyright.  Thank you.

Good morning dear friends and family.  On a happier note, the Storks are back on the little lake behind my home. 

 The Wood Stork is the only Stork in America.  It is locally common in Southern swamps, marshes, and ponds.  The bill is long and thick; adult's dark head is un-feathered.  Immature has a paler head and neck; yellow bill and is feathered.  Wood Storks fly with neck and legs extended; often soars.  Wingbeats are slow, powerful and audible.  It feeds on fish, reptiles, and amphibians.  Nests in colonies in trees.  Their call is of humming notes.

 When observing them at Huntington Beach State Park in this area, you can see them by the hundreds and watch them fly to the trees in the marsh at sunset to roost for the night.  It is so amazing to watch.

So when they grace the little lake/pond behind my home, I am so blessed!

They walk along the shallow banks, digging at the lake bed, stirring up some food, and eating it.  So much fun to watch.  They are a very large bird in the crane family.  They measure a yard in length and wingspan is 66 inches across!  I had never seen one until I lived in South Carolina.  Such a thrill.

Thanks so much for visiting today and come back soon.  If you would like to visit my Christian blog, the link is http://kerrieshomejournal.blogspot.com  for Bible Study, Photos and music. 

My Wild Heart to Yours....

Loving the sunset

Enjoying the fall sunsets in South Carolina.  Last night I watched as God said goodnight and was filled with peace. I could look at sunsets forever! 

This is my favorite and I would love to paint it in a flurry of brushes and colors...  God saying goodnight.

Pale moon rising...

 Lovely reflections on the little lake.

Finding peace where we two used to sit near the water.

 Loving the sunset touching the fluffy clouds.

There is a peace that surrounds us at close of day.  I hate to let go of it and linger until that last of light is gone-until tomorrow.

Do you love sunsets?  If you would like to share please link below so I can enjoy them, too.

Thank you for stopping by to see me and do make a comment, I treasure them!

My wild heart to yours...

Pink Saturday Turned Orange

 Beverly at How sweet the Sound, our host for Pink Saturday has given the choice to post fall at our houses.  So this is what was looking like fall here in SC.

My front door with a wreath in Autumn colors and a large felt leaf below.



And here is my little straw man sitting on a crate with one real pumpkin at his feet and one faux pumpkin on the step below. 

This is a dear little pumpkin and ghost made out of wood.  I found it at a craft sale a few years ago.  I put this in the front yard in front of the Lantana bush.  Fall is my favorite time of year.  To read my Original fall poem, go to Kerrie's Poems.  Thank you!!  Love your visits!  It's Fall Y'all!

And this is a leaf off of the Bradford Pear Tree in the back yard.  The tree is still all green but this one leaf on the ground was nearly all red.  The tree is beautiful when it dresses for fall.  It will take the rest of October here in the south to change.

Thank you for visiting and do visit Beverly's site for a list of all participants for today and add yourself!

My wild heart to yours....

The Joy of Butterflies...

What a wonderful time of year- Autumn, Fall, Indian Summer!  The color of Fall is so warm and inviting and is no more brilliant than in this wonderful butterfly that graced my front porch this morning in a pot of pansies.

Beauty like this makes my heart sing!♫♫  I hope you enjoyed this Monday share from my Korner of the world.  Have a wonderful day!

My Wild Heart to Yours....

Lovely Feathers.....

One of my hobbies is collecting feathers and my collection has really grown.  I have made pens from large Canadian Goose feathers left in my yard each spring by inserting a pen refill (like Bic) into the shaft of the feather and then covering the grip part with ribbon or beads.  So much fun and when my youngest granddaughter visited in grade school, she loved using one of these to do her homework!  But here are the new ones that my daughter Barbie brought to me this week after a trip to Indigo Farms in SC where they have a display of animals, Roosters, Turkeys, etc.  I adore them!  I want to draw them, also.

Notice the iridescent color at the top of the turkey feather, beautiful! 7 inches in length!

Do you like feathers and dried flowers and things from nature?  I plan to make a 3-ring binder with these photos for references when I draw and paint.

I hope you enjoyed seeing these brightly colored feathers which blend nicely into the fall season, don't you think?  Thanks for coming and do leave a comment as I look forward to your visits so much!

My wild heart to yours...

Swan Visitor

 The beautiful lone Swan was here all day.  I am not sure if it is a male or female but it has an injured wing and always comes alone.

 I think it is a she so I will refer to her that way-ha!  She is so beautiful except for her left wing feathers that stick out near the back as though they were bent forward.
I love that she wants to drink from the pond when the whole lake is behind her-ha!

 Fall is here and the some of the fowl will be flying North as the Canadian Geese seem to be gathered in one big unit and practice flying in form and landing on the lake.  Teaching their young no doubt.

I love watching all this cycle of life each season right here in my own back yard.  I am very blessed.

 And the gracious Egrets are year round dwellers here in SC and I love them visiting several times a day.  Almost all of my photos are taken from my den window where my computer resides...

Beautiful reflection.  This was in the morning.  The last rays of sunlight are caressing the horizon with a  last burst of glory in the center in crimson....

Night all, come again soon.

My Wild Heart to Yours...

New Addition

 This is "Lilly" (I named her).  She was a rescue dog from a puppy mill at my local Coastal Rescue Ctr.  I have been so lonely without Bill and she is the best medicine yet for depression and loneliness!  She is precious!  She is 4 mos. old and only weighs 3 lbs.!  She is a teacup Chihuahua.  The adoption fee was a very modest amount that I could afford and includes all shots and spaying in 2 more months!  I am so pleased.

Isabella, my RagDoll cat has adjusted very well to the new member of the family and more or less just keeps an eye on this little one's antics-ha!

This is her little Lambchop toy and she loves it! 

So precious, what's not to love?

Thank you so much for coming by.  I love your visits and comments.  God Bless and come again soon.

My heart to yours...