A Roseate Spoonbill started what looked like a perfect landing in a palm tree.
Landing gear out…
…ready to nail the landing!
Something wasn’t to his liking at the top of the palm…
and almost immediately he went back the way he came.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm, St. Augustine, FL
February 24, 2026
St. Augustine Alligator Farm, St. Augustine, FL
February 24, 2026
We went to Florida last week for a few days, first stop the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. This pool is at edge of the larger alligator area and the clean water flowing in provides a good spot for bathing.
There also is a nice covering of trees on this side, providing some shelter from what has been really cold weather for Florida.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm, St. Augustine, FL
February 24, 2026
More little goats hopping around, and checking out their world. I didn’t get to touch them, but they look incredibly soft.
Middleton Place, Charleston, SC
February 20, 2026
Yes, this dead tree is still standing, well more like listing.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
December 21, 2025
Middleton Place has acquired some new smaller goats. Sorry I don’t know the breed. About four weeks ago three does gave birth: two sets of twins and one single.
We were at the stable yard when the animals were being fed and a worker told us that they had a scare when they couldn’t find the kids that morning. Turns out they were all tucked in this half barrel together.
I wasn’t quite prepared for them to be so nimble.
Hi!
Middleton Place, Charleston, SC
February 20, 2026
February 20, 2026
White Ibis were scattered all around Ravenswood Pond, feeding and wandering around in every wet spot. Then as if on a secret signal, they flocked by twos and threes to the tree a Great Blue Heron pair had started a nest.
The GBH lost possession, at least temporarily.
More secret signals…
or a stretch…
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
February 17, 2026
It’s always a delight to spot a Camellia with dangling blooms.
This plant was in a small clearing that is home to the African American cemetery at Magnolia Plantation. The surrounding trees and shrubs provided protection from the mild overnight frost as well as made a lovely backdrop.
This blossom, lit by the dappled sun, had fallen to the ground, perhaps up righted with human intervention in the hour before I passed by.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
February 17, 2026
After leaving the Sweetgum Tree ball course a White Ibis moved to a “safer” walk in the water.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
February 14, 2026
(Ted’s OM 100-400mm Lens)
