No Bed of Roses
All posts by Ellen Jennings
Checking Out The Pink
A tiny spider took a long stroll across a flower petal…
..and a look out over the edge. He seemed to be all alone in this pink landscape.
American Robin
I’ve occasionally seen Robins in SC foraging in wooded areas, never great photographic opportunities. Until this week when I saw several, including this one that showed off his red breast during a short rest.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 2, 2022
More of the Posing Great Blue Heron
Most of the old rail fence in Middleton Place’s barnyard has been replaced, time having taken a toll on its integrity. This last section made a nice backdrop for a resting Great Blue Heron a few weeks ago.
He didn’t move as I worked my way along the path behind him, the late afternoon sun bathing him in light.
He did lift his head as a few mallards jumped into the pond as his feet, then he hunkered right back down.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
A Red-bellied Woodpecker was very busy investigating a small hole in a tree limb.
From another angle the bird is nearly camouflaged against the rough bark.
He finally put his head up long enough for me to get a better view, but never came fully out of the shade.
Tricolored Heron Close Up
Stick for the Nest, Great Egret
February 3, 2022
Roseate Spoonbills, Pushy, Pushy
As breeding season ramps up the wading birds get a little pushy.
The above Roseate Spoonbill took a short flight to an occupied branch.
And pushed at the occupier…
…until the first bird moved on.
Sometimes you just need your own space.
February 4, 2022
Tulip Magnolias, Finger Petals
A couple more Tulip Magnolia Blossoms–these types of blooms always seem to be in a bit of disarray.
White
Pink
Middleton Place, Charleston, SC
February 10, 2022
Pink Perfection Camellia
… or perhaps a near relative… this bloom is not nearly as dense as some I have seen that are labeled “Pink Perfection”.
