Due to heavy rains, the Mississippi River recently overflowed its banks and went beyond the tree line. These photos were taken on the levee near Tiptonville, TN.
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Rain water also encroached on the land surrounding Reelfoot Lake. This brought some animals in closer than they might usually come.
“Many waters cannot quench love, Nor will rivers overflow it …” ~Song of Solomon 8:7
I spotted this little warbler while walking along the boardwalk at Reelfoot Lake. It was flittering among the branches of the cypress trees in search of insects to eat.
“Every moment is a new opportunity to be amazed.” ~Jonathan Colman
A Southern Painted Turtle basking in the sun at Reelfoot Lake State Park.
What does a snail say when he rides on the back of a turtle? “Whee!” ~Will Durst
The weather was perfect this past weekend for a drive to Reelfoot Lake. Every time we go, there is always something beautiful to see.
“This is a wonderful day. And I have never seen this one ever before.” ~Maya Angelou
A few shots from a recent trip to Reelfoot Lake State Park.
“Five frogs are sitting on a log. Four decide to jump off. How many are left? Five, because deciding is different than doing.” ~Unknown
A Great Blue Heron poised on a fallen tree limb at Reelfoot Lake State Park.
“Poise: the ability to be ill at ease inconspicuously.” ~Earl Wilson
Dragonflies spotted around the area of Reelfoot Lake, Lake County, Tennessee.
The dragon-fly is dancing,—
Is on the water glancing,
She flits about with nimble wing,
The flickering, fluttering, restless thing.
Besotted chafers all admire
Her light-blue, gauze-like, neat attire;
They laud her blue complexion,
And think her shape perfection…
~Heinrich Heine, “Die Libelle” (The Dragonfly)
A beautiful field of red corn poppy and blue cornflowers sown along the roadside near Reelfoot Lake.
“Lord, make me now
As happy as the field.
With flowers enriched … “
~Eileen A. Soper
Due to mild temperatures this past weekend, this turtle found its way up out of its muddy winter hiding place and found a nice spot to sit and enjoy a pleasant day.
“She thanked God that life was not always winter, that spring always came at last to chase away the cold and heaviness, and to release one to warmth and movement again.” ~Janette Oke
It is always a treat to be able to observe the White Pelicans wintering at Reelfoot Lake.
I love all beauteous things, I seek and adore them; God hath no better praise, and man in his hasty days is honored for them. ~Robert Bridges
walking on a country road 