The sign at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens said “Nature Trail.” It turned out to be the highlight of my visit with a variety of water birds sharing the water leading to the Ashley River.
Inlet Activity
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Great Blue Heron
The majestic Great Blue Heron surveys slowly and deliberately. The bird above was squawking at a nearby Alligator at the edge of the Ashley River near Charleston, SC.
Eventually he lifted up and fluttered down in a new spot, showing off his massive wingspan.
Back into the reeds, soaking up the sun.
South Carolina Winter Marsh
These Eastern Phoebes were back and forth in a swampy area. They and some other small birds were going about their business while various ducks, herons, and alligators did the same in the adjacent small pond.
The Common Yellowthroat was more elusive, sticking to the brush.
Spanish Moss gave the Sparrows nice camouflage.