I took a little shortcut that I didn’t even know had flowers.
Not only did I find lantana but I was pleasantly surprised to find a Zebra Longwing Butterfly.
August 26, 2020
Charelston, SC
Zebra Longwing Butterfly
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Little Blue Heron, Standing Around
A Little Blue Heron was looking dapper beyond some swaying Spanish Moss.
The thick grass at the pond edge made a nice backdrop.
Green Heron, On The Hunt
I’ve often spotted a Green Heron in this patch of reeds; a walking path winds along the edge of a pond providing an interesting, if dark, view of their hunting behavior.
These herons don’t have any problem snagging a snack from this duckweed covered water.
I’m pretty sure I don’t want to know what’s lurking around below the surface.
Here’s a wider view of this Green Heron’s hunting territory. Beyond these reeds the water opens up into a pond.
Black and Yellow Garden Spider, Over Time
I first saw this Black and Yellow Garden Spider on August 16th. I actually noticed the zig-zag stabilimentum first.
His web was hanging out over a pond, suspended between some shrubs and grass.
I passed the same spot about 45 minutes after the first image; it had clouded over changing the look of the water but the spider hadn’t moved.
On September 6th the spider in the same spot, and this time with a dragonfly for lunch.
The last time I visited this location, September 13, the spider was still there. His web was showing some signs of wear, and he had something wrapped up in a sack.
Morning Glory
Morning Glories brighten the dikes at Donnelley Wildlife Management Area.
Here’s a nostalgic take on another vine with some intertwined grasses.
Rice Field Canal, Almost Fall
Two Alligators were visible in the canal that runs around an old rice field at Donnelley Wildlife Management Area. Taken September 13th, we are starting to see some changes to fall colors.
One With The Tree
A Roseate Spoonbill was looking out over a marsh from his perch in this gnarly tree.
As we passed he started a series of stretches.
All in preparation for liftoff, straight up and not quite was I was expecting.
Dragonfly, Poser
A dragonfly perched on a bare branch that was hanging out over a pond. I liked the blue-grey color of the water in the background and hint of color of a flower on the left branch.
Great Blue Heron
A Great Blue Heron was standing at the edge of a canal where the grasses are starting to show signs of fall, changing color and fallen over with their weight.
Bear Island Wildlife Management Area, SC
September 6, 2020
Spoonbills and Wood Storks Feeding
These Wood Storks had been just standing around, then a group of Roseate Spoonbills flew in. All of a sudden they started to feed.
Everyone went left.
Then everyone went right.
