A trio of Raccoons was coming towards Ted and I on a dike between two old rice fields.
I thought we had been spotted, but they kept coming.
Oh!
One made a silent U-turn.
Oh!
U-turn.
And pick up the pace!
Raccoons Out For A Walk
Category Archives: Animals
Nine-banded Armadillo, Closer Up
As I passed the Armadillo Pair I was able to get a few closer images of just one.
They spent most of their time rooting through the leaves and pine needles, searching out insects to eat.
Eventually, he meandered off into the woods leaving me with an interesting view of his segmented tail.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
July 23, 2021
Armadillo Pair
Usually when I see an Armadillo it is partially hidden by heavy brush or making a fast exit. This was one of the few times I’ve seen Armadillos out in the open and the first time I’ve seen a pair together.
They were just off a wooded walking path, very intent with their snouts to the ground.
As I walked towards them they didn’t give any indication they heard me.
They just kept rooting around in the pine needles as I passed by.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
July 23, 2021
Bottlenose Dolphins Mating
Like nature shows on tv, our nature boat trip to Bird Key to see the Brown Pelican chicks included some mating. This time is was not birds, but Dolphins.
Our boat captain and guide spotted a pod of Dolphins on our return trip up the Kiawah River. He was quick to say he thought we’d also see some mating based on his interpretation of what we were seeing.
From our distance on a bobbing boat it was hard to say for sure, but scenes frozen by the camera tell the story. Before you scroll on I’ll tell you that even at a distance they are graphic. And amazing.
The gestation period for Bottlenose Dolphins is twelve months. Tune in a year from now and we may see a calf.
Kiawah River, SC
July 12, 2021
Sheep On The Move
Another round of “What Are We Missing?”
One of the sheep spotted a farm hand giving hay to two cows in the enclosure to the right.
He came to see and the flock followed. Then they all milled around, wondering.
July 7, 2021
Middleton Place Stableyard, Charleston, SC
Barnyard Cat, On The Display
Middleton Place has a variety of educational displays in the Barnyard.
The barnyard cat naps in them all.
Middleton Place, Charleston SC
July 7, 2021
Lambs Have Grown
I visited the sheep at Middleton Place today, and found the flock was roaming the grounds.
I hadn’t been since the end of May and wow, the lambs have grown, and they still are getting some milk nourishment.
It’s a bit harder work for them and their tails were in constant motion.
And mom moved on in about ten seconds.
The lambs are nearly as tall as mom!
July 7, 2021
Middleton Place Stableyard, Charleston, SC
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Sheep Expectation, 2
Continued from Sheep Expectation
Once the flock of sheep rounded the corner and were away from their pen they slowed down.
Now, why did we want to be out here?
Ever curious, the lambs charge ahead with their elders.
May 29, 2021
Middleton Place Stableyard, Charleston, SC
Sheep Expectation
Did you hear? Something is about to happen!
And we are ready!
Ah, the gate around the corner had been opened.
Last one out is a rotten egg!
May 29, 2021
Middleton Place Stableyard, Charleston, SC
Lambs On The Run
I arrived at Middleton Place this morning just as the flock of Gulf Coast Sheep was to be let out of their pen.
Yesterday was the first time the lambs had been allowed to roam so this was their second trip out into the big world.
The lambs were all in on the adventure, following along, zooming ahead and just having fun.
There are seven lambs belonging to four mothers, one single, three sets of doubles.