I didn’t spot the Great Blue Heron from my previous post after he disappeared, but I found this Juvenile Black-crowned Night-heron in a photogenic pose.

A variety of wading birds frequent this group of trees on the tidal side of the dike. At full tide there are ample perching spots available to wait for the tide to recede and the marsh to reveal lunch.

Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 12, 2026