Category Archives: Animals

Twin Lambs and a Single

March 19, 2022 Ellen Jennings 8 Comments

Last year the first one lamb at Middleton Place was born April 7th so I was somewhat surprised when I stopped by on Monday, March 14th and was told “any day now.” I didn’t get back until Thursday, to find a single had been born on Tuesday and a set of twins arrived just that morning.

The twins were finishing up feeding when I got there and almost immediately collapsed into sleep.

The older one was more adventurous, spending some time under the shelter.

Then she checked out her new mates.

I look forward to photographing them as they grow, and hopefully in better light.

The twins having a look around.

Middleton Place BarnYard, Charleston, SC
March 17, 2022

Animals

Raccoons Out For A Walk

September 15, 2021 Ellen Jennings 4 Comments

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!

Animals

Nine-banded Armadillo, Closer Up

August 2, 2021 Ellen Jennings 5 Comments

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

Animals

Armadillo Pair

July 31, 2021 Ellen Jennings 9 Comments

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

Animals

Bottlenose Dolphins Mating

July 24, 2021 Ellen Jennings 7 Comments

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.